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WICK
An ancient village near
Llantwit Major, picturesque Wick has a chequered
history. It was frequently attacked by Vikings but
later gave birth to the 'Wreckers of Wick', a
group of looters who lit beacons on the cliff tops
to confuse ships and lure them to their doom.
Monks from Monknash would gather the bodies of
murdered sailors and lay them out at the Plough &
Harrow pub. The wheelwright and carpenter's shop,
where the coffins were made, is next door to the
pub.
