John Davies Knatchbull Lloyd
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John Davies Knatchbull Lloyd was born on 28 April 1900 at Plas Trefaldwyn, Montgomery
in the present day county of Powys in mid Wales. He was the son of John Maurice Edward Lloyd a barrister. He went to Winchester School and Trinity College Cambridge before embarking on a long life devoted to antiquarian research and to his community.
JDK Lloyd wrote many articles and guides to Montgomery. He donated Dolforwyn Castle
to the Welsh Ancient Monument Board (now Cadw
) in 1955.
He died on 13 December 1978
Montgomery, Powys
The historic county town of Montgomery in Powys, Wales lies just three miles from the English border in the Welsh Marches. It is best known for its castle, Montgomery Castle, begun in 1223, and its parish church, begun in 1227. However its origins go back much further, as seen by the Celtic Iron...
in the present day county of Powys in mid Wales. He was the son of John Maurice Edward Lloyd a barrister. He went to Winchester School and Trinity College Cambridge before embarking on a long life devoted to antiquarian research and to his community.
Public service career
- 1929-1946: Secretary of the council for the preservation of rural Wales.
- 1934: Justice of the Peace
- 1937-1967: Secretary of the Powysland Club.
- 1940: High Sheriff of MontgomeryshireHigh Sheriff of MontgomeryshireThe office of High Sheriff of Montgomeryshire was established in 1541 since when a High Sheriff was appointed annually until 1974 when the office was transformed into that of High Sheriff of Powys as part of the creation of Powys from the amalgamation of Montgomeryshire, Radnorshire and...
- 1948-1951: Chairman of the Montgomeryshire Health Executive Council
- 1953-1955: Chairman of Montgomeryshire Planning Committee
- 1956-1969: editor of Archaeologia Cambrensis
- 1957-1974: Chairman of the Montgomeryshire County library Committee
- 1957: Awarded OBE
- 1960: Deputy Lieutenant of the county of Powys
- 1969: Honorary LLD from the University of Wales
- Mayor of Montgomery: 1932-1938 and 1961-1962
- Member of the Historic Buildings Council for Wales
- Member of the Society of Antiquaries
JDK Lloyd wrote many articles and guides to Montgomery. He donated Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn castle is a castle situated within the Welsh county of Powys some 4 miles from Montgomery close to the village of Abermule...
to the Welsh Ancient Monument Board (now Cadw
Cadw
-Conservation and Protection:Many of Wales's great castles and other monuments, such as bishop's palaces, historic houses, and ruined abbeys, are now in Cadw's care. Cadw does not own them but is responsible for their upkeep and for making them accessible to the public...
) in 1955.
He died on 13 December 1978