THE NEWLY renovated Bailey Hill heritage site hosted a re-enactment weekend event for all the family.
The event at the recently redeveloped site of the Norman castle in Mold featured experienced medieval re-enactment group Cwmwd Iâl. The group portrays men and women living in and around the commote (or territory) of Iâl in northeast Wales from the ninth to 12th centuries AD (AD850-1199).
The event included a number of combats displays and a warrior encampment. The soldiers demonstrated different weapons and fighting techniques. Children from the audience were invited into the arena to take part in a fighting masterclass and put their new skills to the test against the warrior band.
The Outer Bailey was transformed into a warrior encampment where food must be prepared, clothes and armour mended, weapons repaired, troops trained; and yet all the time be alert for possible attack.
Over the weekend, Theatr Clwyd also took part - providing a family and storytelling workshop inspired by Bailey Hill and Professer Llusern who entertained visitors with medieval puppet shows as well as street magic and welsh storytelling. Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust also attended showcasing some of the fantastic archaeology found on Bailey Hill during the 2020 redevelopment work.
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Resident artist for Bailey Hill, Huw Davies was on hand to demonstrate wood carving and explain the ‘Different View Art’ Project which is currently taking place in local primary and secondary schools. This project is based on the ancient Welsh board game of Gwyddbwll.
The weekend event was well attended with over 600 people visiting.
Jo Lane, Mold Town Council's Bailey Hill Project Officer, said: “It was lovely to see so many people on the Bailey Hill and enjoying the event.
"A huge thanks must be given to the Bailey Hill Volunteers who without their help we would not be able to host such events. We hope to build on this event and make it an annual festival on Bailey Hill.”
The event was free to attend due to the funding received from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and LEADER funding through Cadwyn Clwyd.
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