Nearby East Orchard Castle kzread.info/dash/bejne/n2d7sM-Sld3TYrQ.html

I went here last weekend with my partner and son. It was a lovely sunny Bank Holiday Saturday. Apparently there were several thousand people queuing to get up Pen y fan but we literally had this place to ourselves. What a little gem. Really interesting. I loved the old names carved into the stonework. I only knew about the place thanks to your video so thanks for that 👍

@flydriveexplore

Жыл бұрын

I saw some of the pics from Pen Y Fan. Yes, this place is definitely a hidden gem.

I used to go here with my mates playing hide and seek in the early 80s . We always called it bupa and it was never locked up or had and info there , it was just a ruin . Great days ...thanks for your informative vid

@flydriveexplore

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad it brought back some happy memories.

Given my last name Beaupre' I've always wanted to visit.

Thank you for a very interesting video. Be safe.

@flydriveexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we will

I've really enjoyed this, thank you so very much.

Great video in Wales I enjoyed it can't wait to see more soon. The castle looks beautiful and historical. Your live videos are always enjoyable. Have a great day 😀 greetings from Canada

@flydriveexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Hi Marcus and Mel.

I need to visit this one day as I am a Beaupre

Your truly the king of that castle shame you didn’t get any servants to bring you some mead and a pie such grandu a very special place for so many long ago ,the effort that was made on the building

@flydriveexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Servants - That's Mel's job when I return to my home castle in the Kingdom of Porthcawl. (I hope she doesn't read this!)

Been waiting for you to get there. It's a well hidden gem for sure.

@flydriveexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, second time lucky for this one.

THAT PLACE IS AWESOME M&M ALWAYS GREAT YOU SHOW THE WALES NOT MANY GET TO SEE , STILL FREEZING HERE AND ALMOST A FOOT OF SNOW , TAKE CARE FOLKS

@flydriveexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we haven't had snow for years - just wet and windy!

What a great place

@flydriveexplore

2 жыл бұрын

It is 👍

A superb Vid about a 17th C Mansion(I think), very interesting, keep it up.

@flydriveexplore

11 ай бұрын

Cheers

Very interesting video I will have to visit 😀

@flydriveexplore

2 жыл бұрын

You should if you get the chance

These castles have a similar pattern of more primitive stonework being laid on top of finely cut large stones like we see in Peru with the Inca and mayans.

never seen this one before.

@flydriveexplore

2 жыл бұрын

It is not that hard to find but somehow not very well known. I didn't know about it until last year.

I would dearly love to live there. At the moment a wild camp sleepover will have to do.

@flydriveexplore

2 жыл бұрын

The section of the castle next door is still a private house. I don't think it's cheap!

Very informative video-I'd never heard of the place. As to going into old buildings you might need Bupa.

@flydriveexplore

2 жыл бұрын

You may be right!

I'm very interested in going there someday and visit this castle which has my name.

@flydriveexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting name, I'm not sure where it comes from. You may have a claim!

Another interesting video Marcus, will have to meet for a coffee on the front.

@flydriveexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes that would be good.

@taffystravelvideos

2 жыл бұрын

@@flydriveexplore Let me know when its convenient for you

@flydriveexplore

2 жыл бұрын

@@taffystravelvideos I'm usually around Porthcawl, best contact me on Facebook, Twitter or here when visiting

@taffystravelvideos

2 жыл бұрын

@@flydriveexplore can meet outside piccolo tomorrow ( fri) at 11: 30ish?

@flydriveexplore

2 жыл бұрын

@@taffystravelvideos That's fine, see you there

Thank you. However, I am interested in the logistics of catering for such a large house so why did you not show us the kitchen(s)? Regards, Veronique.

@flydriveexplore

Ай бұрын

They are ruins.

@VeroniqueAiyacs

Ай бұрын

@@flydriveexplore Yes I know but one can access what the the size and quality of the kitchen facilities were. Raglan Castle has the remains of a superb kitchen, Abergavenny nothing.

@flydriveexplore

Ай бұрын

@@VeroniqueAiyacs I show all the rooms that are available to enter, there is nothing there but the walls of the main hall

@VeroniqueAiyacs

Ай бұрын

@@flydriveexplore I thought there might have been something similar to the attached but, perhaps, on a smaller scale. Pity there isn't. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nmStr6yGXc26fNI.html

The name of the castle almost has a French connotation.

@bencole4272

2 жыл бұрын

The current name does sound French but I'm sure I've read it has mutated over the years from a much more Welsh sounding name like Bewpyr or Bewpire or somthing. If I can find where I read it, I'll post back. (Marcus alludes to it in the video)

Great vid as usual but please, lay off the politics we come here for a bit of sanctuary.

@flydriveexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Politics, really - just having a bit of a laugh whatever your political persuasion. If you can't have a laugh, well what a grim place it would be.

@iantobanter9543

2 жыл бұрын

@@flydriveexplore Indeed-look forward to you restoring balance to the Force by exploring the comedy gold of Dawali dancing Drakeford!

I've really enjoyed this, thank you so very much.

@flydriveexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@andreyaplatia735

2 жыл бұрын

@@flydriveexplore I would love to see you explore Llanarth and Lampeter area. That's where my family are from! Keep up the good work.

@flydriveexplore

2 жыл бұрын

@@andreyaplatia735 We may get around to it. That area isn't that far away from us and we are trying to make at least one video a week.