The Early Mines Research Group has been investigating the origins of mining for metals in Wales for over 30 years, beginning with excavations on Parys Mt and Nantyreira in the Hafren Forest in 1988. Following a 10 year study of…
We are delighted that Saffyre gave a musical performance ‘Hints of Wales' for Abbey Cwmhir Heritage Trust on 16th May 2026. Saffyre was formed in early summer 2025 after Diana and Helen met to play chamber music and it was…
** Donate towards the costs of radiocarbon dating and pottery analysis of samples here** The first week of the Cwmffwrn 2026 dig has gone well. We’ve had over 30 participants join us and have seen excellent progress. During Week 2,…
This talk looked at the critical time when the established provinces of later Roman Britain were replaced by newly emergent and forming peoples and kingdoms. Gradually, a linguistic, and religious, boundary emerged, a new frontier zone between the British-speaking and…
On-line talk: Wind and watermills in medieval and post-medieval Wales by Gerallt Nash This talk explored the background to milling in Wales and followed the development of mills from simple hand querns to the watermills and windmills which replaced…
This talk explores human activity in Radnorshire from the end of the last glaciation to the Roman conquest, giving a preview of the chapter currently in preparation for the Radnorshire Society’s forthcoming Radnorshire County History. Although much of Radnorshire’s prehistory…
The Exhibits Activity pamphlets for children Hunt the Mason Marks in the Ruins Route descriptions for Community Heritage Walks A free Quick Tour Guide of the Abbey is available as a leaflet to take with…
'Demystifying the Abbey' Newsletters Our sixth Newsletter has now been published and by clicking on the link below it is possible to see it, and download or print it if you would like to. Our Newsletters contain up to…
IMPROVED ROUTE NOW INCLUDES OPTION TO AVOID MOST ROAD WALKING A circular walk through forestry, farmland and country lanes Distance: 3.6 kms/2.2 miles Difficulty: Easy Duration: 1 hour Route descriptions for this walk are available here Sugar Loaf Community Heritage…