Medieval outlaw’s pilgrimage launch

Visitors to the Welsh borders are being given the chance to retrace a pilgrimage made by a medieval outlaw and the lord who tried to have him killed.

The St Thomas Way from Swansea to Hereford follows the route taken by William Cragh, who was hanged in 1290 for rebellion but miraculously came back to life and went on a pilgrimage.

In what has been described as “the most awkward road trip of all time”, he was accompanied on his journey by the lord who had tried to execute him.