Candleston | Ghost Towns of Britain Episode III | The secrets beneath the sand dunes.

When you walk over the sand dunes at Candleston near Merthyr Mawr you could be forgiven for thinking that there’s nothing under your feet but sand. Indeed this is part of the second largest dune system in Europe. But that’s not all there is to it. In the medieval period it was buzzing.

In 1320 it was described as a farming village surrounded by 200 acres of prime agricultural land. It was also on a major pilgrimage route with a unique connection to a miracle that put it on the map.

The De Cantaloupe family owned Candleston and lived in Candleston Court. In fact the village was named after them. When a member of the family is made a saint for the miracle of the resurrection of William Cragh it puts the place on the map.

The story of Candleston is an incredible one.

It is a story of a lost village, and it features a saint, a miracle, a freedom fighter, a wizard and a wayward inn keepers wife. To say nothing of melons, the Le Mans 24hr and a castle that isn’t a castle. And lots and lots of sand.

Enjoy this video. Third in the Ghost Towns of Britain series rediscovering lost settlements.
This video is written, presented and produced by Welsh author and historian; Graham Loveluck-Edwards. Author of 'Monica', 'Historic Pubs of Wales' and the 'Legends and Folklore of Bridgend and the Vale' series of books, published by Candy Jar Books LTD (Cardiff). I hope you enjoy it. And if you do, please subscribe to this channel and share the content on social media.

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