On-line talk Thursday 23rd April at 7.30pm   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…

We are delighted to announce that Abbey Cwmhir Heritage Trust's Open Afternoon on 16th May will feature a musical performance by Saffyre 'Hints of Wales. Saffyre was formed in early summer 2025 after Diana and Helen met to play chamber…

Have you always wanted to have a go at being an Archaeologist? Well, now you can…. Whether you are looking to gain some practical experience in archaeological excavation for career, education or personal interest, we have an ideal opportunity for…

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…

Sioned Webb is well respected as a broadcaster, educator, folklorist and composer. Having performed in Canada, South America, Asia and Europe, she has also published many books on Welsh music. A national triple harp winner in Wales, she is now…

Abbey Cwmhir Heritage Trust has been studying the landscape history and archaeology of Cwmffwrn farm, in the Home Grange of Cwmhir Abbey, since 2020. This has included field surveying, geophysics and a number of archaeological excavations. We have an ongoing…

This talk explores the opening years of Cadw’s major research-led conservation works to the great 13th century church of Tintern Abbey, one of Britain’s most celebrated and instantly recognisable medieval monuments. Will Davies, Inspector of Ancient Monuments for Cadw guides…

The importance of a place within Welsh cultural consciousness does not always equate with the magnificence of its standing architecture. Some of the most important historical sites are small, visually discrete, privately owned and hidden from view. Their conservation is,…