Eppynt history (5)

Mynydd Eppynt itself (pronounced munneeth eppinnt) is steeped in Celtic History, can be seen from Cilmeri where an obelisk Memorial to the last Prince of Wales stands, Llewellyn the last, slain in 1282.   The original spelling Epynt stems from the ancient Pagan Goddess Epona, Goddess of horses, some say wild horses, ebol being a Welsh word for foal. (‘pony’ too is a term claimed to have emerged thus).  Across Epynt lay high tracks negotiated by long past Drovers with livestock, particularly Ceredigion folk (Cardi’s) en route to cattle and pony fairs at Llangammarch plus well beyond.  A stark desolate hilly region which an expression "Haunt of the Horse" has been long used to describe.  Here is a region where Princes, folklore plus historic cult figures roamed, those since involved have rubbed shoulders with legend.

Brecon’s hills, peaks, valleys are covertly cloaked in mist most early mornings, expanse in silence has to be witnessed to understand or experience such timeless presence. Higher points bluntly protrude like stern clerics with ‘cu-nim’ collars, Falcons plummet, wildlife remains stealthy and still unaffected or disturbed by industry, urban development or city traffic.  Eppynt Racing Circuit itself still silently remains.

Graziers with Forestry Commission based Committees nowadays help military controllers to evaluate environmental aspects.   Wildlife plus agricultural matters, ancient camps of Britons, Romans and nineteenth century farms, villages, churches/chapels of their days remain fairly intact, hopefully not to be denied to archaeologists of the future in near unspoilt form.  Eppynt should not simply decay without care.   Security can ensure vandalism limitation.  Skirting restoration of standing buildings too should not be for balance sheet gain.