Pilgrim’s Way mural, Greenfield
Pilgrim’s Way mural, Greenfield
This ceramic mural marks the starting point, at the ruins of Basingwerk Abbey, of the North Wales Pilgrim’s Way. It depicts features and landscapes along the route to Bardsey Island, off the western tip of the Llŷn Peninsula.
The mural was unveiled in March 2013. It was created by young people from across North Wales with guidance from ceramic sculptor Neil Dalrymple. Participants from Ysgol Syr Huw Owen in Caernarfon, The Kids Fun Club, Ysgol Plas Cefndy and Project 11 in Rhyl each made and glazed a section of the mural. The project was managed and organised by Groundwork North Wales, with funding from the Arts Council for Wales and supported by the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government.
Basingwerk Abbey was founded by the order of Savigny in 1131. The buildings were later remodelled substantially, centred on a church whose foundations were in the shape of a cross. South of the church was a group of monastic buildings around an open square. The complex also featured a hospital, guest accommodation and buildings related to the farming which sustained the abbey.
The abbey was closed in the 16th century and valuable fittings were removed. Some of the stonework has survived. You can read more on our page about the abbey.
Also near the mural is the entrance to Greenfield Valley museum and farm, which features local historic buildings and vintage farm machinery.
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Basingwerk Abbey on Cadw website