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Richard Fenton, FSA, 1747-1821 Pembrokshire antiquarian and barrister-at-law Richard Fenton was born at St David’s, Pembrokeshire and was educated at the Cathedral School and Haverfordwest Grammar School. He went to Magdalen College, Oxford and later worked at the Custom House, London. He was admitted to the Middle Temple in 1774, and was called to the Bar in January, 1783. He attended the Welsh Circuits for a number of years, but devoted the latter part of his life to literary pursuits. He was acquainted with many of the literary and dramatic celebrities of his day. His closest friend in later life was Sir Richard Colt Hoare, Bart. who accompanied him on his Tours and to whom he dedicated his Pembrokeshire. In order to become better acquainted with Welsh history and antiquities generally, and to follow his profession on the Welsh Circuits, he took a house near Machynlleth. After some years he retired to Fishguard and built Glynamel in the Gwaun Valley. He died there in November 1821 and was buried at the parish church of Manorowen. £14.99 + £1.50 p&p Contact Meiros Publications for details |
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