An Abandoned Cottage and Bizarre Stone Enclosures

An Abandoned Cottage and Bizarre Stone Enclosures - What was here?

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8 күн бұрын

For this camp I headed to an area that I had previously discovered whilst I was walking the Beacons Way. When I passed through the area I came across the ruins of an old cottage and a number of stone wall enclosures; after doing some research online I discovered that the area (over 1,700 acres of it) used to be a rabbit farm during the medieval period. I found myself a nice spot to set my tent up and headed off to explore the area.
I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for stopping by,
Ryan.
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Пікірлер: 65

@jeffthomas3539 6 күн бұрын

Yet another good video ryan keep them coming ⛺️ 🥃

@wildaboutwales 6 күн бұрын

Thank you, Jeff!

@user-ks2gd8yu7d 6 күн бұрын

Thanks Ryan as always fantastic drown footage and great knowledge and of course Toby 😊

@wildaboutwales 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching, Ian. ATB, Ryan.

@wendingourway 6 күн бұрын

What a beauty of a day!! Always enjoy a nice breeze to keep the biting bugs away. I always find the stone walls so fascinating in the area! Nothing like a pup enjoying the company of his person! Thanks for sharing your great adventuring!

@wildaboutwales 5 күн бұрын

Thank you. The dry stoned wall in this area is probably the longest I've seen, such an interesting landscape. Thank you for watching. ATB, Ryan.

@serkd37 6 күн бұрын

Nice camp Ryan. The landscape is so interesting there, not like anything I’ve seen before. Thanks for sharing. Serk

@wildaboutwales 5 күн бұрын

It's an interesting place, Serk, and I'll be returning there for another camp. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

@stuartbennion 2 күн бұрын

Absolutely 1st class video. Very informative and the camera and drone footage is brilliant. I like the history and I have learned something I knew nothing about. Thank you Toby always wagging his tail makes me smile

@wildaboutwales 2 күн бұрын

Thanks, Stuart. Glad you enjoyed, mate. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

@colsen43 4 күн бұрын

I absolutely love your informative videos. And what a great bloke you are. Thank you.

@wildaboutwales 4 күн бұрын

Thank you, Colin. I'm glad you enjoyed, and thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

@owestyo 6 күн бұрын

Resting up with a bad back (was supposed to out myself today) watching you and Toby living your best! Thanks for the video mate!!

@wildaboutwales 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching, mate! Wishing you a speedy recovery. ATB, Ryan.

@stevenbunney3621 6 күн бұрын

Another great informative video Ryan. Surprising what little gems can be found when walking away from the main paths. The drone footage is fantastic at giving a different view of the areas we see on a regular basis. Keep up the great work 👍😎

@wildaboutwales 5 күн бұрын

Thanks, buddy. I thought I knew Ystradfellte quite well, so it was a nice surprise to stumble upon this area.

@garyconmee1072 5 күн бұрын

I absolutely love your videos Ryan. So well edited.

@wildaboutwales 5 күн бұрын

Cheers, bud. It was a great camp this, one. I'll be heading back there for another camp soon. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

@robertthomas8859 4 күн бұрын

Great video again Ryan 👍

@wildaboutwales 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching, Robert. Glad you enjoyed, mate

@johncochrane2707 2 күн бұрын

Congrats on getting beyond the 2k subscriber point!! Great video.

@wildaboutwales 2 күн бұрын

Thanks very much, John.

@KerryEvans-yi6mp 5 күн бұрын

Great video, well done Ry 👏

@wildaboutwales 5 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching, Kerry.

@amandakaiviti5749 6 күн бұрын

What a fascinating landscape and history Ryan! The drone was invaluable, really brilliant footage. Toby was having a great time as always, sweet boy. Thanks for taking us along, nice to see sme sunshine as we head into the coldest month here in NZ! And almost 2000 subscribers I see, well deserved!

@wildaboutwales 5 күн бұрын

Thank you, Amanda. It's an interesting place, I've been back there since and may do another camp in the area. I didn't know that the weather is cold over there this time of the year. Keep warm and take care. ATB, Ryan.

@amandakaiviti5749 5 күн бұрын

Still not used to cold July,August and warm Christmas after 18 years here! Look forward to your next adventure 😊

@chrislonsberry1974 5 күн бұрын

What an interesting video! I had no idea that rabbits were farmed like that. A great bit of history! Your drone work was awesome! Interesting too about the Vietnamese coffee. Didn’t know that. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Toby. You included some nice shots of him. Thanks again for the video!

@wildaboutwales 5 күн бұрын

Thanks, Chris. Yes, it's an interesting bit of history. I've returned there since to explore it a little more, and hopefully I'll be doing another camp there soon. Diolch yn Fawr.

@benpaulley8565 6 күн бұрын

Another wonderful video, excellent stuff (as always). Fantastic drone footage. I was told about the history of Pillow mounds by a veterinarian whilst training for my Lowland leader qualification in the New Forest, often saw them marked on an OS map, never did my own research into the subject. Keep up the excellent content, well done - I can’t wait for the next instalment. 👍💪👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🥾

@wildaboutwales 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback, Ben, it's much appreciated. ATB, Ryan.

@Dcreedondecorator 6 күн бұрын

Excellent video again buddy. Some cracking drone footage and informative as always. Keep up the good work and look forward to many more of your and toby’s hikes 👏

@wildaboutwales 6 күн бұрын

Thank you, buddy! It's a beautiful area and right on our doorstep. ATB, Ryan.

@Dcreedondecorator 6 күн бұрын

Definitely buddy it’s inspiring for sure.. gonna have to get back out and about myself soon! Thanks for the work you put into your content buddy!

@djghopkins 6 күн бұрын

Another great video Ry, I fancy one of the Vietnamese coffees too :)

@wildaboutwales 6 күн бұрын

Cheers, bud! If ever you're up my way, I've got a spare bag of it you can have 👍🏼

@barbybushcraft 5 күн бұрын

Parabéns pelo vídeo. Sucesso sempre

@wildaboutwales 4 күн бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

@chrisarnold4709 6 күн бұрын

A great area - seen it often and thought I'd always get over there but never managed it yet 😢 Must try harder!! Good video as always and not trying to sell us anything - bonus 😂

@wildaboutwales 6 күн бұрын

Thank you, Chris. It's a peaceful part of the Beacons and I'll be heading back there soon. ATB, Ryan.

@TheGamerShack 6 күн бұрын

Love the Westons Vintage and Inches! If you get chamce, try Merrydown, thats a strong one too and comes in a long green bottle and also Old Rosie by Westons. Thats like a proper cludy scrumpy, really nice but might be awkward to fit in your bag as it comes in like a flaggon bottle! Great vid as always! 😄👍

@wildaboutwales 5 күн бұрын

Ah, mate, Merrydown was something we used to drink as teenagers back in the '80s. I found it on the shelf in Tesco last year, I didn't know it was still in production. I'll have to give the Rosie a try. Thanks for watching, mate.

@martinoutdoors6941 4 күн бұрын

Fascinating stuff, I do like a bit of history, I must have a look at my maps near me is a place called Santon Downham and some people still refer to it as the Warren, makes me wonder if there are pillow mounds there as well. If I remember correctly wasn’t it the romans that introduced rabbits for meat etc? Great video Ryan

@wildaboutwales 4 күн бұрын

Thanks, Martin. I did come across a map that showed locations of pillow maps across Wales, and there were a lot of them. Yes, I read that the Romans introduced them, but originally they kept them as pets. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

@dereklawday4402 6 күн бұрын

Diolch! Ryan are you a vegan? Toby eats well. Hard to believe those enclosures kept the rabbits in, as they burrow for their homes. Thank for sharing. I look forward to your next trip! And yes I have had Vietnamese coffee-Kori Luwak , but prefer the coffee in Finland. Hi Toby.

@wildaboutwales 6 күн бұрын

Thank you, Derek. I am, yes. You've got me curious about Finnish coffee now, I may have to give it a try. ATB, Ryan.

@dereklawday4402 6 күн бұрын

@@wildaboutwales sorry to Vietnamese coffee is Kopi Luwak , the civet coffee. As for the Finnish coffee, the Finns do coffee and ice cream well.

@wildaboutwales 6 күн бұрын

@@dereklawday4402 thanks, Derek. If I'm able to get some, I'll take it on one of my next camps. Diolch.

@thevalleywalker 6 күн бұрын

Another cracking episode Ryan. Having walked through there from Penwyllt to Ystradfellte a few times but not explored it really has whetted my appetite for a proper explore. As for the forest between Gyhirych & Nedd I think you will find a camp spot as I am almost sure there is a you tuber from ystradgynlais way has camped in there previously.. I am sure you will have spotted the one of the steams running through there is the same name as the res you recently was near in the Cambrians...lol. I love the smell of coffee but not the taste - the rest of the household love it so I may get them somejust to take in the smell. Condensed milk.. that takes me back.

@wildaboutwales 6 күн бұрын

Thank you, Alan. I'm sure you know where I've been and what I'm up to, lol. I walked through those woods with Marianne, just the other day and found a nice camping spot there. And funnily enough, it was right next to the stream you're on about. I'm hoping to head there soon. ATB, Ryan.

@bedrock19681 3 күн бұрын

Another great video mate,the breacons look amazing to explore and even yourself are still finding places when you thought you had no where you had'nt already been,i do envy you being so close to such an amazing place,being from the midlands its a bit of a jaunt to get to sum places but always worth the effort,i was at a place near the irfon valley at the wknd,amazing place to wild swim and fount a hill fort on the way home to tide me over till next time,keep up the good work mate,you truly are an inspiration👍

@wildaboutwales 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, mate, it's much appreciated. I do appreciate having it on my doorstep. I worked in Solihull for a few years and missed the hills, so used to head straight for North/Mid Wales on my days off. Sounds like you found a nice spot, I will look it up. ATB, Ryan.

@pauldavies9360 6 күн бұрын

Fantastic vid again Ryan! Very interesting too. Love the history bits. Where do you get those sealable food bags they look handy!

@wildaboutwales 6 күн бұрын

Thank you, Paul. I've got a vacuum sealing machine which comes with the bags. Here's a link... www.amazon.co.uk/Homeasy-Automatic-One-Touch-Preservation-BPA-Free/dp/B07QRYY4CM/ref=asc_df_B07QRYY4CM/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=231909287202&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13898424583326494872&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045381&hvtargid=pla-754810099583&psc=1&mcid=9fd6e790ad7c3cc298e4a63b0920da83

@pauldavies9360 3 күн бұрын

@wildaboutwales thanks alot dude! The grub looked top notch.

@pauldavies9360 2 күн бұрын

You're costing me money now.. just bought one 😂 prepared something similar to yours for a Friday night camp tomorrow. Will have to give you a shout out in my next video over on my other channel now. The Dragon Outdoors Show. 😅

@wildaboutwales 2 күн бұрын

@@pauldavies9360 they're great for taking meals out with you, I've taken cooked dinners the lot. Just found your channel, mate. I'll take a look. Have a good one.

@andrewedwards67 5 күн бұрын

Where on earth did you find info on the rabbit enclosures Ry? I always thought the round holes here and there were "grouse pots" Does seem mad that the enclosures don't have an entrance. Keep them coming seems strange seeing you camping in nice weather .

@wildaboutwales 5 күн бұрын

Someone else mentioned they resemble grouse butts. I've tried finding some more info on them but have had no luck. I was thinking exactly that, even when the walls were fully erected, I'm sure they would escape or burrow out. There's an archaeology site that's shared some information online about the area, here's a link to it... coflein.gov.uk/en/site/24385/