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From Crickhowell, climb Table Mountain, a major peak of the Black Mountains with stunning views. This area has inspired a host of writers including poet Chris Meredith (b. 1955). Border Country by Raymond Williams (1921-1988) is set locally with flashbacks to the 1920s and 1930s including the General Strike and Great Depression. Williams’ epic People of the Black Mountains is also based here. JRR Tolkien (1892-1973) reputedly stayed in nearby Buckland in the 1940s, while working on parts of The Lord of The Rings. Writing at a time when industrialisation had transformed the countryside, his nostalgic depiction of The Shire was inspired by this area. The hobbit settlement of Crickhollow (Crickhowell), Brandywine Bridge and Buckland can all be found nearby. Owen Sheers (b. 1974) grew up in nearby Abergavenny and is a keen hill walker. Table Mountain is managed by Brecon Beacons National Park Authority.
Table Mountain, Crickhowell
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- Region : Mid Wales
- Grid Ref : SO 22538 20667
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From Crickhowell, climb Table Mountain, a major peak of the Black Mountains with stunning views. This area has inspired a host of writers including poet Chris Meredith (b. 1955). Border Country by Raymond Williams (1921-1988) is set locally with flashbacks to the 1920s and 1930s including the General Strike and Great Depression. Williams’ epic People of the Black Mountains is also based here. JRR Tolkien (1892-1973) reputedly stayed in nearby Buckland in the 1940s, while working on parts of The Lord of The Rings. Writing at a time when industrialisation had transformed the countryside, his nostalgic depiction of The Shire was inspired by this area. The hobbit settlement of Crickhollow (Crickhowell), Brandywine Bridge and Buckland can all be found nearby. Owen Sheers (b. 1974) grew up in nearby Abergavenny and is a keen hill walker. Table Mountain is managed by Brecon Beacons National Park Authority.
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