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Forthcoming Events


This page gives details of some of the forthcoming events in the Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust's diary. For further information about items on this page contact Chris Martin at CPAT. To find out more about past events follow the News Pages link on the left.


January 21st, 2010

Recent work by CPAT in north east and mid Wales - illustrated talk
Plas Pentwyn Centre, Coedpoeth, Wrexham

Jeff Spencer will be talking about CPAT's recent work in and around north east Wales, to the Coedpoeth History Society at Plas Pentwyn Centre, Castle Road, Coedpoeth on the 21st January 2010, starting at 7.00pm. In particular Jeff will be looking at local work on the Portable Antiquities Scheme, recent developments at the Valley Site in Rhydymwyn and CPAT's excavations at Borras as well as a range of local sites and monuments.


February 4th, 2010

Recent work by CPAT - illustrated talk
Age Concern Montgomeryshire - Middletown

Jeff Spencer of CPAT will be reviewing some of the recent work of the Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust for Age Concern Montgomeryshire at Middletown Community Centre on the 4th February, 2010. The talk will start at 11.00am and will feature the Tesco development site at Newtown, work ahead of construction of the new Smithfield, Welshpool and the redevelopment of the town's old Smithfield market.

February 19th, 2010

Recent work by CPAT - illustrated talk
Age Concern Montgomeryshire - Pontrobert

Jeff Spencer of CPAT will be reviewing some of the recent work of the Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust for Age Concern Montgomeryshire at Pontrobert Community Centre on the 4th February, 2010. The talk will start at 11.00am and will feature the Tesco development site at Newtown, work ahead of construction of the new Smithfield, Welshpool and the redevelopment of the town's old Smithfield market.

March 2nd, 2010

Recent work by CPAT - illustrated talk
Age Concern Montgomeryshire - Llandinam

Jeff Spencer of CPAT will be reviewing some of the recent work of the Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust for Age Concern Montgomeryshire at Llandinam Community Centre on the 2nd March, 2010. The talk will start at 11.00am and will feature the Tesco development site at Newtown, work ahead of construction of the new Smithfield, Welshpool and the redevelopment of the town's old Smithfield market.

March 17th, 2010

Recent work by CPAT - illustrated talk
Age Concern Montgomeryshire - Llandrinio

Jeff Spencer of CPAT will be reviewing some of the recent work of the Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust for Age Concern Montgomeryshire at Llandrinio Community Centre on the 17th March, 2010. The talk will start at 11.00am and will feature the Tesco development site at Newtown, work ahead of construction of the new Smithfield, Welshpool and the redevelopment of the town's old Smithfield market.

April 6th, 2010

Recent Survey and Excavation in the Walton Basin - illustrated talk
Walton Parish Hall

CPAT's Nigel Jones will be talking about CPAT's recent work digging and surveying in the Walton Basin on the central Powys borders. The talk, to the Old Radnor WI will be held at Walton Parish Hall on the 6th April, 2010, and will start at 7.30pm. Nigel will look in particular at the results of geophysical survey and excavation at sites such as the recently discovered Neolithic causwayed enclosure at Womaston, the enigmatic cursus monument at Hindwell and the unusually large cropmark ring ditch at Walton Court Farm.
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April 17th, 2010

Prehistoric burial and ritual sites in the Elan Valley - guided walk
Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Archaeologist Nigel Jones leads a moderate 5 mile walk to visit an important group of prehistoric burial cairns on Gro Hill and a stone circle at Crugiau Bach. The walk includes sections of moorland and a small stream crossing. Bring appropriate clothing, footwear and lunch. Meet at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre at 12.00pm returning by 5.00pm. A joint event with the Cambrian Mountains Society.

April 24th - April 25th, 2010

Wales and the West during the Bronze Age: Character, Comparison and Contacts - archaeological conference
The National Museum of Wales, Cardiff

CPAT are helping to organise what will be one of the most important conferences on the prehistory of Wales for many years. The conference will be held at the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff on 24-25th April 2010, under the auspices of the Royal Archaeological Institute, Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum Wales and the Cambrian Archaeological Association.

The conference will feature amongst others Professor Tim Darvill from Bournemouth University, Professor Martin Bell, from Reading University, Professor John Koch of the University of Wales, and Dr Robert Johnston from Sheffield University. The Trust's director, Bill Britnell, will also be giving a paper, and our Chairman of Trustees, Frances Lynch will be chairing one of the sessions.

For further information contact: The Royal Archaeological Institute or Bob Silvester at CPAT (phone 01938 552035)



May 8th, 2010

Recent work by CPAT - illustrated talk
The Powysland Club AGM, Newtown

Bob Silvester of CPAT will be reviewing some of the recent work of the Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust as part of the AGM of the Powysland Club in Newtown.

August 14th, 2010

Prehistoric ritual and medieval farming in the Elan Valley - guided walk
Pont ar Elan

Archaeologist Nigel Jones leads a moderate 5 mile walk to visit a number of prehistoric sites including Maen Serth and Maengwyngweddw standing stones, a burial cairn and a stone row, as well as abandoned medieval ‘summer houses’. The walk includes a stream crossing. Bring appropriate clothing, footwear and lunch. Meet at the Pont ar Elan at 12.00pm back by 5.00pm. A joint event with the Cambrian Mountains Society.


November 7th, 2010

Excavation and survey in the Walton Basin - illustrated talk
Arkwright Hall, Kinsham

CPAT's Nigel Jones will be concluding his tour of the village halls of the Marches by talking to the Byton, Combe, Kinsham and Stapleton History Group at Arkwright Hall, Kinsham on the 10th November, 2010 at 7.30pm. He will be reviewing CPAT's work digging and surveying in the Walton Basin.
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November 9th, 2010

Mynydd Hiraethog - illustrated talk
The Brecknock Society

CPAT's Bob Silvester will be talking to the Brecknock Society about the archaeology and landscape of Mynydd Hiraethog and the recent work of the Trust.

November 24th, 2010

The Romans in mid Wales - illustrated talk
The Arwystli Society

Bob Silvester, CPAT's Deputy Director, will be talking to the Arwystli Society about the Romans in Mid Wales.