A CHANCE to explore the heritage of Ross-on-Wye through the lens of its beloved symbol – the hedgehog is being held.

The family orientated Hedgehog Hunts, organised by the Wye Valley National Landscape will be held at St Mary's Church on Wednesday, May 7 at 3.30pm and at 4.30pm.

Join others for a fun and family-friendly drop-in session to Archie’s Hedgehog Hunt, a unique self-guided trail through the beautiful and historic St Mary’s Church in Ross as hedgehogs have been carved into a number of the memorials.

Local legend has it that Archenfielders were ‘prickly’ characters, who were independently minded, adaptable and great warriors, which made them sought after soldiers who were recruited by kings, given special privileges and called ‘Kings-men’.