A Conservation Management Plan, along with associated internal and external building surveys were carried out to inform restoration work of out-building and garden features at Aberglasney House, near Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire. A watching brief was undertaken subsequently during the site works.
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AW Archaeologists worked on a Cadw funded project at Llanmelin Hilfort near Caerwent. The survey and targeted excavation work were supervised for Cadw as part of a programme of community engagement, with volunteers from local societies and the MOD’s Operation Nightingale.
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Bases for dismantled wireless masts used by a nearby RAF Radio Station during World War ll were investigated during evaluation trenching at Imble Lane, Pembroke Dock, prior to the development of the area for housing. Previous work at the site included a Desk-based Assessment and a Geophysical Survey.
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Metal detecting and geophysical surveys were carried out on the site of the battle of Pilleth, 1402, for the Royal Commission (RCAHMW). Horse equipment contemporary with the battle and a fine Roman fibula brooch were recovered.
A metal detector survey and a site walkover were carried as part of a programme of community engagement at Bwlch Derwin, Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd. Volunteer teams examined ten separate areas ranging from open pasture to low-lying bogland.
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Survey of three sites associated with Hill Pits mine in the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site produced a record of their current state of repair. The surveys were undertaken by volunteers under the guidance of Archaeology Wales staff.
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An Archaeological watching brief was undertaken for Marshall (Building Contractors) Ltd to monitor disturbances to potentially important peat deposits during groundworks prior to the construction of a new retail park in Prestatyn, Denbighshire.
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An ‘open weekend’ was arranged in conjunction with excavations carried out on behalf of Swansea Council within the castle compound. Archaeology Wales staff gave organised tours of the site, giving members of the public a chance to see the excavation and examine some of the artefacts recovered.
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This drawing of the ‘new door’ in the South Porch at Cadoc’s Church, Llancrfen, Vale of Glamorgan, was uncovered during a survey of documentary and cartographic sources. The work was undertaken in conjunction with a long-term program of conservation and restoration work within the church.
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A detailed Level 3 survey the standing remains of the scheduled monument known as the Lower Water Gate, Brecon, took place prior to conservation and consolidation work. The structure once formed part of Brecon’s medieval town wall.
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