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 the extraordinary well-preserved Early Bronze Age copper mine on Copa Hill, Cwmystwyth, much of this …
On-line talk: Early Mines in West Wales – Simon Timberlake Read More »
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 clear that they had a similar approach to the expression of the dots! Both classically …
This summer the Abbey Cwmhir Heritage Trust will be running the fourth excavation season of a settlement site within the home grange of the Cistercian abbey in the beautiful hills of north Radnorshire. Abbey Cwmhir is celebrated as the burial place of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, the Last Prince of Wales, in 1282. In 2026 we …
** Donate towards the costs of radiocarbon dating and pottery analysis of samples here** Have you always wanted to have a go at being an Archaeologist or looking for an opportunity to get basic excavation skills? Well, we have opportunities for you…. Whether you are looking to gain some practical experience in archaeological excavation to …
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 Christian people of what became Wales, and the English-speaking and initially pagan people of Mercia …
On-line talk: Roger White – Continuity and Change Read More »
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 them. The Middle Ages, in particular, was a period of innovation and conflict. This was …
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 still remains unexplored, recent work, particularly in the Walton Basin near New Radnor, is suggesting …
Forgotten Landscapes: Radnorshire in Prehistory on-line talk Read More »
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 collaborating with the oud player from Palestine, Salih Hassan and is on tour with the …
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 excavation project, which began in 2023. This dig is focused on a house platform (Cwm …