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1. Garden of all the trees
2. The Birch garden
3. The Willow garden
4. The Poplar garden
5. The Oak garden
6. The Ash garden
The Interpretive Centre
 
 
 

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 History of the Centre

The Garden

The memorial was designed by Peter Lord from Aberystwyth and includes a Garden and an Interpretive Centre.

In choosing a garden as the basis of his design the artist intended that it should provide a quiet and contemplative environment in which to explore the laws of Hywel Dda and through them, early medieval Welsh Society.

The Garden is divided into six smaller gardens, each representing a separate division of the Law:-

*Society, Kindred and Status
*Crime and Tort
*Women
*Contract
*Property
*King and Court

Each garden has its own distinct character and set of symbols, based on Celtic tree symbolism.  The Laws are illustrated on slate plaques illuminated with enamels. The designs include artwork such as etched glass, ceramics, iron work and enamels.

 


                    

 

   Sundial image of King Hywel Dda

   Sundial image of King Hywel Dda
  hywel dda, king in the eye of the sun
 
interpretive centre from the entrance to the garden

 


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Carmarthenshire
SA34 0PY
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