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This project grew out of recognition by a number of organisations working within the community that Gelligaer had a wonderful Roman Heritage that was not being interpreted to the community or visitors. In 2006, a Working Group was established with the purpose of ensuring that Gelligaer’s Roman story would be commemorated, celebrated and shared.
The Working Group appointed a consultant to look at the interpretation of the site in Gelligaer. Form this, a plan for the project was produced. These were discussed and presented to the community in an open day at Neuadd St Cattwgs Community Hall on Saturday 15th September 2007. This was a chance for you to give your view and help shape the future for Gelligaer! The results from the open day were very positive with 100% of attendees wanting to tell Gelligaer’s story. We think it is important to generate interest in the site and show people Gelligaer’s place in Roman history. We want to make people proud of Gelligaer!
In November 2007, the working group submitted a funding application to the Rural Development Plan. This is a new source of funding that has been targeted at the most rural wards in the county borough as part of the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007 – 2013. We have asked for £120,500 to enhance our rural heritage. If
the money is awarded, we will:
- Develop a roadside interpretation by the stone fort
- Implement self guided trails
- Develop a ‘clue trail’ around the site for children and families
- Improve fencing
- Produce a site guide
- Develop a web presence
- Produce educational materials
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