Thought to have existed in the guise of a Roman fort from as early as 58 A.D, Abergavenny’s birth as a town dates back to the Norman Conquest in the late 11th century when the castle was established. Its position close to the border with England means that Abergavenny had a rich and sometimes bloody history.
Abergavenny Castle was the site of the massacre of the Welsh nobles on Christmas Day 1175. The town’s motto reflects its history well ‘Hostes Nunc Amici’ - Foes Now Friends.
Standing for over 9 centuries, the Inn takes its name from the Skirrid Mountain that overlooks it. The Skirrid Mountain is often referred to as the ‘Holy Mountain’ as legend suggests that it was split in two at the time of the crucifixion of Christ during a violent storm.
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