Ten Days' Tour through the Isle of Anglesea, December, 1802

In this vivid ten‑day diary, a learned clergyman wanders the rugged coasts and quiet valleys of Anglesey at the close of 1802, recording the island’s ancient monuments with the eye of an early antiquarian. His observations blend practical travel notes—where the wind bites and the sea churns—with thoughtful reflections on the mysterious standing stones, burial cairns, and medieval churches that dot the landscape. Accompanying sketches, drawn from memory in the evenings, bring the scene to life, offering listeners a sense of the island’s texture and the scholar’s keen curiosity.

The journal also reveals the social fabric of the time, from bustling market towns to solitary farms, while hinting at the nascent interest in preserving Wales’s historic relics. As the narrator moves from one site to the next, his careful description of stone circles, curious inscriptions, and local lore invites listeners to share in a bygone explorer’s wonder, making the journey feel both scholarly and deeply personal.