Pipton

Article summary

Pipton is a small settlement and part of the former community of Bronllys in Powys, Mid Wales. It is in the ecclesiastical parish of Glasbury, St Peters. Pipton was formerly a civil parish (or community) in the historic county of Brecknockshire. It is located on the Afon Llynfi near its confluence with the River Wye. The nearest town is Hay-on-Wye some to the east.

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1831 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of birth: 1837 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of birth is "1831". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of birth is "1837". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
5. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1377121161