A walk just off the Kerry Ridgeway that takes you past these local monuments.
Off the Kerry Ridgeway, in the heart of the Clun Forest (OS 20.2/86.9) marks the spot where a local pedlar,William Cantlin, was robbed and murdered while walking between farms in 1691. The body was taken by the parishioners of Bettws-y-Crwyn and buried in their churchyard and later this act of kindness was used in the argument over the boundary of the parish. Later, in 1858, a local landowner and M.P. named Botfield erected a limestone cross at the spot.
DIRECTIONS: From Bishop’s Castle centre turn left past the Town Hall and follow the road up on to the Kerry Ridgeway. Continue on the ridgeway until the junction about a mile past where the Offa’s Dyke crosses. Bear left and follow this small road into the woods. Take a left turn towards Crossways and Newcastle and the Cantlin Stone is a short distance away.
Or go to Newcastle-on-Clun, turn left and follow the B4368 for about three miles to the Anchor Inn, which is open every evening from 7.00pm providing a warm welcome and well kept beer!, then turn right up the Sarn road for about half a mile until you reach the crossroads then turn right into the forest, follow the road for about half a mile. The Cantlin Stone is on the right.
