St Crispin’s Day (October 25) marks the 600th Anniversary of the battle of Agincourt and Abergavenny has a key place in this significant battle against the French.

Many of the Welsh Archers who played such a significant part in the battle came from this area.

Sir William ap Thomas who fought at the battle is buried in St Mary’s Priory. Alongside him is buried his second wife Gwladys, whose father Sir Dafydd Gam and first husband Sir Roger Vaughan of Bredwardine both died in the battle.

They will be remembered at a Special Service at St Mary’s Priory on October 25 at 6am when the Lord Lieutenant’s cadets will lay wreaths on their tombs. The wreaths will have been blessed earlier that day at a service at Brecon Cathedral.

The Dean of Llandaff will preach at the service, which will be attended by local historians and civic leaders, as well as members of the public.