The next instalment in Peter Bere’s exploration of Monmouthshire through the ages.

This week’s image features Iron masters working the clay furnaces of the Bloomeries by the River Wye Bridge gate.

The original image dimensions are in ‘A’ format, average; 4756 x 3348pix.

All designs are based upon research and excavations by Monmouth Archaeologist Stephen Clarke, with reconstruction images illustrated by artist Peter Bere.

Printed images are available from Rhodri Clarke at the Monmouth printers at The Town Wall, St. James Square, Monmouth, NP253DN.

The printing cost for an A3 colour image is £10, which includes £3 for the charity ‘Friends of The Earth’ to help tackle climate change. (Please quote reference 23/Bloomeries by Wye Bridge Monmouth 1300)

Any questions regarding images you can email Peter Bere on [email protected]