MARTIN Watts, of Ian Watts and Son Funeral Directors and Monumental Masons, was delighted to assist when Mathern Community Council recently approached him to ask if he would assist with restoration work to the St Tewdric’s Well plaques.

The plaques, displayed at the site of the well, detail the fascinating history of when King Tewdric’s wounds were washed in the well after the battle near Tintern in about 470AD, against the Pagan Saxons.

Martin Watts said: “We wanted to provide this as a gift to the council. The people of Mathern take a great pride in the upkeep of their village and the well is steeped in fascinating ancient history.”

Chairperson of the council Councillor Carolyn Ovenden commented: “On behalf of Mathern Community Council we would like to extend our sincere thanks to Ian Watts & Son for doing this for us. The plaques have been beautifully restored. The well is a significant historic landmark near to St Tewdric’s Church.”