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The village is described as being in the midst of woods in the Domesday Book as Herdeslege.
The church of St Mary Magdalene dates from 1150 on the left opposite the school, and has a sculptural rarity of the early 12th Century, a carved font, probably given by Robert de Baskerville, then Lord of the Manor.
The castle was destroyed in 1645 during the Civil War.
Tram Square at the north end of the village, takes its name from a horse-drawn tramway from Brecon which came to Eardisley in 1818 and ran until 1856.
The ancient GREAT OAK can be seen by taking the left turn at the Tram Inn (signed posted Woodseaves) and proceeding for about a mile until a stone-built chapel is reached on the right. Turn sharp right here and the Oak is immediately in view.
Location: 5 miles south of Kington
- Type:
- Landmark