Continuing on our trail down the hill to the left of the church, we have the
contrast of a modern bungalow to our left and the old smithy to our right - now renovated
and occupied as a private house.The Carrog trail page three
Continuing on our trail down the hill to the left of the church, we have the
contrast of a modern bungalow to our left and the old smithy to our right - now renovated
and occupied as a private house.
We cross over a little one span stone bridge under which the Nant-y Morwynion rushes down to join the Dee.
As the road starts to gradually climb again, on our right is the field Waun Sidan.
If you look closely along the hedge you may see traces of the strange silk grass which gave this meadow it's name.
At the top of the hill on the left, are the six council houses which were the first to be built in the village in 1939.
As we make our way along we pass, on your right, a little row of nineteenth century cottages- one of which was a shop until recently- fronted by a lovely rock garden. Just past here, on the right, is a strange sharp mound.
On the tithe map of 1844 this small area is called "Cae Castell" suggesting that perhaps, this is not a natural mound.
Our trail takes a sharp right at this point but if one has the time it is worth going on a few yards, to where the road forks, to enjoy the view of the Edeirnion valley with Corwen in the distance.
On the left of this corner is the farm"YCroes Faen", ( the stone cross), mentioned by Edward Llwyd 1699, which land was formerly glebe land of Llansantffraid church.
It is thought that the holy well Ffynnon Sant Ffraid was situated to the north of this road junction. Edward Llwyd records " Ffynnon sanfraid a qr of a mile above ye church".