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14 October 2026, Plenary

Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport

… thank the Member for raising the issue of Sycharth. Just to be clear, I do consider Sycharth to be a monument of national importance that has a very significant place in Wales's history and in our identity … the record as saying that I would like to see more being done to promote Sycharth before I was in this role, and I'm still of that opinion. Even though the rural location and nature of the …

13 September 2023, Plenary

Debate on petition P-06-1337 'Sycharth, the home of Owain Glyndŵr, should be bought to safeguard the site for future generations'

… continue to make the case for the importance of not only protecting but celebrating and promoting sites like Sycharth; these are sites that have played such an important role in the development of our nation, including this Parliament … and contributing to it. Someone mentioned to me this morning, who was aware of this debate, 'Think, if Sycharth was in Ireland, what would be made of that.’ It’s something for us to think about and reflect …

13 September 2023, Plenary

Debate on petition P-06-1337 'Sycharth, the home of Owain Glyndŵr, should be bought to safeguard the site for future generations'

… heard today, who would dispute that the story of Owain Glyndŵr and his former home at Sycharth should be amplified. The question is how best to do this. The petition calls on Welsh Ministers to purchase Sycharth and … risk, so compulsory purchase is not an option, and that, Cefin, presents the very significant difference between Sycharth and Llys Rhosyr. However, there are other ways to provide for its protection, care and promotion so that this unique …

13 September 2023, Plenary

Debate on petition P-06-1337 'Sycharth, the home of Owain Glyndŵr, should be bought to safeguard the site for future generations'

… like to know what became of this study. Because, from visiting the sites identified in the report, including Sycharth, and from looking at Cadw's own website, and also the Visit Wales website, it doesn't appear … the Welsh Government have implemented this plan. Why is it important to address this? If you've visited Sycharth or seen a picture of it, you'll be well aware that there is very little to see …

13 September 2023, Plenary

Debate on petition P-06-1337 'Sycharth, the home of Owain Glyndŵr, should be bought to safeguard the site for future generations'

… come on to that as I go through, but as I say, there is a significant difference between Sycharth and Llys Rhosyr, not least of all the risk at which Llys Rhosyr was under, which is not the … position at Sycharth. So, for that reason, I'm supportive of a more creative approach that links Sycharth to other relevant sites with greater carrying capacity. But perhaps here we do have an opportunity to seek an approach …