Wye Valley Renovation & Refurbishment Area of Operation

Abenhall is a tiny, ancient village in a secluded quiet valley near Mitcheldean. The parish includes the settlement of Plump Hill, on the Mitcheldean to Cinderford Road as it climbs into the high Forest.

Once part of the Westbury Hundred (which was known as Dene at the time of the 1086 Doomsday book) Abenhall is on the Flaxley to Mitcheldean Road. Originally a mining and iron making centre, it is notable for its 14th century Church of St Michael, which is built of local red sandstone and has excellent contemporary carvings relating to the Forest of Dean's industries. These include a shield bearing the arms of the Freeminers on the west wall and the fabulous mid -15th century octagonal font, that has tools of miners and metalworkers incised on its St Michaels at Abenhall sides.

St. Michael's Church - originally built as a chapel of ease, the church was expanded in the 14th century to include nave, south aisle and tower. The arms of the Freeminers can be seen on the south side of the tower and on the 18th century font. St. Michael's Church - Abenhall is 1.5 km south of Mitcheldean and is set in beautiful surroundings on the edge of the Forest. Old Parish baptism, marriage and burial registers, from 1596, are stored at the Gloucestershire Record Office.

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Abercraf is well known for these attractions: Waterfalls caves and close by the National Red Kite Centre.

Abercraf is also close to our base in Monmouthshire and in easy reach of our experienced team. Having worked on buildings of all ages in the area, you can be sure that your project will be carried out not only in accordance with your wishes, but also in keeping with the style of your building and the materials used in the local area.

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Bringing new cheerful aspect to the local

What do you do when you want to make your pub more welcoming? As the landlord of the Somerset Arms was asking just that question, we came up with an answer.

In one corner of the bar there was a window that was neither use nor ornament. It was away from the seating areas and masked from the outside, so let in only a little light.

Our solution was to remove the window, build a back box onto the outside wall and install a warm welcome in the shape of a new wood burning stove, set back into the back box to preserve space in the bar.

The end result is a much warmer bar, with a cheerful glow in the corner to brighten up even the gloomiest winter day.

Aberdare is well known for these attractions: Country park fabulous indoor market and Aberdare Park home of historic motorcycle road races.

Aberdare is also close to our base in Monmouthshire and in easy reach of our experienced team. Having worked on buildings of all ages in the area, you can be sure that your project will be carried out not only in accordance with your wishes, but also in keeping with the style of your building and the materials used in the local area.

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