Quoits: Wales v Scotland 1954
Several international quoit matches between Wales and Scotland were played at Llanhilleth Park.
Many people remember bands of pipers leading the players through the village to the park.
The quoit “bed” was located near the river wall at the entrance to the park
In the photograph, Lord Raglan opens the 1954 event. The local dignitaries and supporters include: Idris Pope, Jack Clarke, Ambrose Strickland, Lyn Hodder, Norman Hodder, Trevor Rogers, Cyril Price, Howard Rogers, Des Lewis,
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Llanhilleth Park (9)
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Cyril Price (2)
Des Lewis (2)
Howard Rogers (1)
Idris Pope (1)
Jack Clarke (1)
Lord Raglan (1)
Lyn Hodder (1)
Norman Hodder (1)
Trevor Rogers (1)
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