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Public rights of way

18/3/2022

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One of our volunteers has put in an application with Caerphilly Borough County Council to amend the definitive map to recognise the footpath along the west side of the Castle wall as a public right of way - highlighted pink in the image.

Many people think this is already a public right of way, but the actual public right of way goes through the Castle grounds - highlighted green in the image.

If we are successful, amending the definitive map to recognise the footpath along the west side of the Castle wall will ensure that future generations can continue to walk this path regardless of land ownership.

We need your help
This application needs to be supported by evidence including witness statements, photos, and maps, that prove the footpath on the outside of the west side of the Castle has been in use for more than 20 years since the application was put in on the 7 March 2022:
  • Do you have any evidence that can help us?
  • Would you be happy to sign a witness evidence form if you have used this route for more than 20 years?
  • Fill in this witness evidence form before the end of March and post it to Charlotte Rogers, 168 Pandy Road, Bedwas CF83 8EP.  Please don't send it to the address at the end of the form, as it has to be signed by the claimant (the person who put the application in) first. If you have any questions please contact:  ruperracastlepreservationtrust@gmail.com 

Thank you to our members that have already sent in evidence.
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Planning applications - please object

17/3/2022

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This aerial photo of Ruperra Castle listed outbuildings and gardens makes us so sad. Taken by the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales in 2018 it doesn’t give confidence about site management and the impact on archaeology and the environment.

It's now been two and a half years since the owners put in planning applications to convert outbuildings to a private residential development and still no proposals for the preservation of Ruperra Castle. If you care about our local heritage and beautiful places, make sure you object before it is too late!

We object to the current applications as:
  • it would be a travesty if work on less important buildings was allowed whilst Ruperra Castle remains a dangerous crumbling ruin
  • the outbuildings and surrounding area provide habitats for one of only two remaining maternity colonies of Greater Horseshoe Bats in South Wales
  • this unique combination of heritage buildings in an unspoilt green landscape close to Caerphilly, Cardiff and Newport is enjoyed by those who walk and cycle in the surrounding countryside. The proposals would impact irreparably on the setting of the scheduled ancient monument, Grade 2* Listed Castle and Grade 2 Registered Park.
If you are interested in the applications and would like to object, access them on the Caerphilly County Borough Council planning portal by searching – “Ruperra Castle” or by typing in these references: 19/0787/COU and 19/0789/COU

Find out more about our objections to development that ignores the plight of Ruperra Castle
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War and Flames drama success

6/3/2022

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Cwmni Cwm Ni performing War and Flames
​ Thank you to everyone that joined us on the evening of Thursday 3 March for our drama, War and Flames, to commemorate 80 years since Ruperra Castle  was burned out. 

Cwmni Cwm Ni is the Welsh language drama group of the Rhymney Valley. It was formed to help the National Eisteddfod in Cwm Rhymney in the 1990’s. The three younger members of the group are all pupils at Ysgol Uwchradd Cwm Rhymney. 

The drama was followed by 1940s music, dancing, and wartime refreshments.

We would like to thank:
  • Allan Cook and Cwmni Cwm Ni - all of the actors delivered an amazing performance and brought to life the events surrounding the fateful night of the fire
  • United Services Club - Machen Legion for hosting us and being so helpful, check out their page as they run amazing live events
  • Rudry ladies for their delicious war time refreshments 
  • Rowena and partner for the amazing dancing
  • All of our wonderful guests who not only came to support our event and campaign to save Ruperra Castle, but also raised nearly £200 for the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal to be match funded by UK Government.

80 years on and Ruperra Castle  is still a derelict ruin:
  • Purchase a copy of our book, War and Flames, an illustrated account taken from recorded testimonies of the soldiers stationed at Ruperra from 1939 to 1946.
  • Watch our short film, War and Flames, and learn how the castle was gutted by 🔥 on 6 December 1941: 
  • Become a member and keep up to date with the work of the Trust and our events. 
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