In 1858
the narrow strips of the common field were enclosed
into the larger fields we see in the modern landscape.
The map below shows the area in 1887.
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In 1858
the narrow strips of the common field were enclosed
into the larger fields we see in the modern landscape. |
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can see that the rows of narrow strips have been amalgamated or put together
into larger fields, although some of
the shapes are recognisable from the earlier map. Right through the middle of the field runs the new railway. This is the Mid-Wales railway running down the Wye valley from Llanidloes, Rhayader and Builth. (The S.P on the map was a signal post). Just over the river from Llyswen was a small station at Boughrood. For more about the coming of the railway to the area see the section on transport. |
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