A Research Framework for the Archaeology of Wales
East and Northeast Wales – Early Prehistoric, key
sites
22/12/2003
NEOLITHIC
Domestic
Breiddin hillfort, phase 1 occupation (Neolithic/Bronze Age),
Bausley with Criggion, Powys
Late Neolithic/early Bronze
Age pottery and flint scatter possibly associated with occupation floor under
hillfort excavation
Excavation Musson /1969
Musson, C R, 1970; Musson, C R, 1971; Musson, C R, 1972; Musson, C
R, 1974; Musson, C R, 1991;
Brenig
6: timber building, Llanrhaeadr-yng-nghinmeirch, Denbighshire
Possible circular timber building underlying Bronze Age kerbed
cairn (CPAT SMR PRN 43175)
Excavation Lynch, F / 1973
Bradley, R, 2000; Lynch, F, 1993;
Collfryn
enclosure (Neolithic phase), Llansantffraid, Powys
Evidence of earlier prehistoric activity was uncovered during
excavations of the Iron Age enclosure in 1980-82. A small assemblage of Beaker
pottery and flint work (CPAT SMR PRN 70911)
Excavation CPAT / 1980-82
Britnell, W, 1989;
Dyserth
Castle, Neolithic site, Denbighshire
Neolithic features beneath Medieval Castle
Excavation 1914
Davies, E, 1949; Glenn, T A, 1915; Grimes, W F, 1951; Piggot, S
& Grimes, W F, 1935; RCAHM, 1982;
Ffridd
Faldwyn Hillfort, phase 1 (Neolithic), Montgomery, Powys
Probable Neolithic settlement beneath Iron Age hillfort. Attested
by flint and pottery finds. (CPAT SMR PRN 50102)
Excavation O'Neil, B H St J / 1937-39
Arnold, C J, 1987; Britnell, W J, Martin, C H R & Hankinson,
R, 2000; Burnham, H, 1995; Clough, T H McK & Cummins, W A, 1988; Gibson, A,
1995; Kenyon, 1956; O'Neil, B H St J, 1942;
Four
Crosses Barrow Cemetery, site 2 (Neolithic), Llandysilio, Powys
Late Neolithic occupation attested in barrow excavation - finds
and C14 dates (CPAT SMR PRN 50524)
Excavation CPAT / 1984
Warrilow, W, Owen, G & Britnell, W, 1986;
Gop
Cave, Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor, Flintshire
The rock shelter was excavated in 1886 and the cave in 1908. Finds
show use from Palaeolithic to Neolithic.
Excavation Boyd Dawkins / 1886-1908
Boyd Dawkins, 1901; Boyd Dawkins, 1902; Boyd Dawkins, 1912;
Daniel, G E, 1950; Davies, E, 1949; Glenn, T A, 1913; Glenn, T A, 1926; Glenn,
T A & Piggot, S, 1935; Hughes, M J, 1912; Lynch, F, 1969; RCAHM, 1982;
Stead, W H & Bridgewood, R, 1957; Stead, W H & Bridgewood, R, 1957;
Valdemar, A E & Jones, R D, 1970;
Gwaenysgor
Cave, Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor, Flintshire
Cave with Neolithic occupation.
Excavation Jackson, J W / 1950-60
Valdemar, A E & Jones, R D, 1970;
Moel
y Gaer Rhosesmor hillfort, Flintshire
Various Neolithic finds and a C14 date attest occupation beneath
hillfort (CPAT SMR PRN 100293)
Excavation Guilbert, G / 1973ff
Davies, E, 1949; Gibson, A, 1995; Guilbert, G C, 1973; Guilbert, G
C, 1974; Lloyd, G, 1955; RCAHM, 1912;
Nant-y-Graig/Brysgill
caves, Llannefydd, Conwy
A series of nine caves of various sizes Exploration in 1871 found
evidence of occupation probably of Neolithic date. (CPAT SMR PRN 19309)
Excavation Owen, H / 1946
Oldham, T, 1989;
Nant-y-fuach
rock shelter, Dyserth, Denbighshire
Rock shelter excavated 1950 to 1957. Crouched inhumations with
Neolithic finds (CPAT SMR PRN 102106)
Excavation Stead, W / 1950-7
Gibson, A, 1995; Longworth, I, 1958; Lynch, F, 1969; Stead, W,
1958; Trump, D, 1957; Valdemar, A E & Jones, R D, 1970;
Orchid
Cave I, Llanferres, Denbighshire
Cave with excavated finds of human bones dated to Neolithic and
C14 date (CPAT SMR PRN 34750)
Excavation Anon / 1970
Aldhouse-Green, S et al, 1996; Brassil, K S & Guilbert, G C,
1982; Guilbert, G, 1982;
Plas
Heaton Cave, Henllan, Denbighshire
Cave excavated in the 1860s. Neolithic material (CPAT SMR PRN
100569)
Excavated ???? / 1860s
Davies, E, 1929; Davies, E, 1931; Dawkins, W B, 1874;
Rough
Close enclosure, Old Radnor, Powys
Truncated single ditched enclosure. C14 dates (CPAT SMR PRN 50187)
Excavation CPAT / 1994
Gibson, A, 1994; Gibson, A, 1999; Gibson, A, 2000;
Sarn
y Bryn Caled junction, excavation 1998-9, Welshpool, Powys
Excavation of two scatters of Neolithic pottery (over 100 sherds)
and several flints (CPAT SMR PRN 70271)
Excavation CAP / 1998-9
Blockley, K, 1998; Blockley, K, 1999;
Trelystan
Round Barrows (Neolithic settlement), Trewern, Powys
Neolithic settlement represented by stave-walled structures one
associated with Grooved Ware sherds beneath barrow (CPAT SMR PRN 50642)
Excavation CPAT / 1979
Britnell, W, 1982; Gibson, A, 1996;
Ystrad
Hynod barrow, pre-barrow occupation, Trefeglwys, Powys
Hearth and fire trench on buried ground surface beneath barrow
(CPAT SMR PRN 50472)
Apsimon, A M, 1973;
Monument
(by form)
Abercynafon
waterlogged site I, Talybont-on-Usk, Powys
Accidental find by Forest Enterprise in 1994 of worked wood and
tree trunks. Dendro dating indicated a structure dated to around 2700BC.
Excavation in 1995 revealed horizontally arranged split tree trunks plus large
quantities of eroded roundwood and splitwood debris including roundwood
uprights. No clear structure identified. Analysis of the waterlogged deposits
indicates the natural formation of a pond around which the structure(s) built.
Waterlogged seeds recorded in plant macrofossil samples include
buttercup type, water crowfoot, water-starwort, blackberry, sedge and birch.
Charcoal was also present (CPAT SMR PRN 23060)
Excavation CPAT / 1996
Caseldine, A, 1995; Earwood, C & Thomas, D, 1995; Hillam, J
& Hall, C, 1998; Rees, S E, 1997; Thomas, D & Earwood, C, 1996;
Religious,
Ritual and Funerary
Dyffryn
Lane Barrow I, henge, Berriew, Powys
Henge defined by bank 40m diameter and 1m high with internal ditch
13m wide and 0.3m deep. Traces of outer bank 14m wide and 0.3m high on
northwest side. Geophysical survey, survey (CPAT SMR PRN 50290)
Geophysics 1992
Survey 1992
Geophysical Surveys, 1992; Gibson, A M, 1998; Gibson, A M &
Britnell, B, 1992; Moore-Colyer, R J, 1996;
Ffostyll
long cairn I, Talgarth, Powys
Chambered long cairn Part excavated by Vulliamry 1921-23. Two,
possibly three, lateral chambers with at least 10 individuals and possibly some
Bronze Age pottery (CPAT SMR PRN 553)
Excavation Vulliamy, C E / 1921-23
Burnham, H, 1995; Grimes, W F, 1951; Nash, G, 1997; Powell, T G E,
1969; RCAHMW, 1997; Vulliamy, C E, 1921; Vulliamy, C E, 1923;
Ffostyll
long cairn II, Talgarth, Powys
Chambered long cairn Part excavated by Vulliamy 1921-23. Gallery
grave at northeast end with at least 9 individuals. (CPAT SMR PRN 552)
Excavation Vulliamy, C E / 1921-23
Nash, G, 1997; Powell, T G E, 1969; RCAHMW, 1997; Vulliamy, C E,
1921; Vulliamy, C E, 1923;
Four
Crosses Barrow Cemetery, site 5 (Neolithic), Llandysilio, Powys
Neolithic elements of multi-period barrow. Grave goods and C14
dates (CPAT SMR PRN 50515)
Excavation CPAT / 1983
Warrilow, W, Owen, G & Britnell, W, 1986;
Four
Crosses Barrow Cemetery, site 7 (Neolithic), Llandysilio, Powys
Neolithic / Beaker phase of multi-period barrow (CPAT SMR PRN
50553)
Excavation CPAT / 1984-85
Warrilow, W, Owen, G & Britnell, W, 1986;
Gop
Cave (Neolithic), Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor, Flintshire
Human skeletons from chamber in rock shelter. Sherds of decorated
pottery possibly Peterborough type were found with the skeletons. Also Graig
Llwyd axe found near cave entrance. (CPAT SMR PRN 102263)
Excavation Boyd Dawkins
Boyd Dawkins, 1901; Boyd Dawkins, 1902; Boyd Dawkins, 1912; CBA
PETROLOGY, 1982; Daniel, G E, 1950; Davies, E, 1949; Gibson, A, 1995; Glenn, T
A, 1913; Green, H S, 1980; Jackson, J W, 1913; Lynch, F, 1969; McInnes, I,
1968; Stead, W H & Bridgewood, R, 1957;
Gwernvale
long cairn, Crickhowell, Powys
Chambered long cairn excavated 1977-78. The cairn overlies the settlement.
C14 dates (CPAT SMR PRN 687)
Excavation CPAT / 1977-78
Britnell, W, 1980; Britnell, W J, 1977; Britnell, W J, 1977;
Britnell, W J, 1978; Britnell, W J, 1979; Britnell, W J & Savory, H N,
1984; Burnham, H, 1995; Colt Hoare, R, 1803; Gibson, A, 1993; Gibson, A, 1995;
Gibson, A & Kinnes, I, 1997; Jones, T, 1809; Nash, G, 1997; Olding, F,
2000; RCAHMW, 1997;
Hindwell
II palisaded enclosure, Old Radnor, Powys
Elliptical palisaded enclosure identified by APs and tested by
Geophysics and excavation. Comprises 1400 oak posts enclosing and area of 34
hectares - probably the largest late Neolithic enclosure in Britain (CPAT SMR
PRN 19376)
Excavation CPAT / 1998
Geophysics SEPAH / 1998
Survey SEPAH / 1998
British Archaeology, 1996; Gibson, A, 1994; Gibson, A, 1995;
Gibson, A, 1996; Gibson, A, 1997; Gibson, A, 1998; Gibson, A, 1998; Gibson, A,
1999; Gibson, A, 2000; Gibson, A, 2000; Gibson, A M & Jones, N W, 1998;
Gibson, A, Becker, H, Grogan, E, Jones, N & Masterson, B, 1999;
Holywell
Racecourse earth circle, Ysceifiog, Flintshire
Circular bank and ditch overlain by Offa's Dyke. Identified as
possible henge Suggested that associated earthwork may be a cursus monument
running up to join this earth circle from the south, rather than a section of
Offa's Dyke as originally believed (CPAT SMR PRN 102385)
Excavation Fox / 1926
Excavation CPAT / 1996
Burnham, H, 1995; Clark, G, 1936; Davies, E, 1949; Fox, C, 1926;
Gibson, A, 1999; Hemp, W J, 1923; Owen, W G, 1996;
Little
Lodge long barrow, Gwernyfed, Powys
Chambered long barrow. Excavated by Vulliamy 1928-9. (CPAT SMR PRN 512)
Excavation Vulliamy, C E / 1928-29
Daniel, G E, 1950; Grimes, W F, 1951; Nash, G, 1997; RCAHMW, 1997;
Vulliamy, C E, 1929;
Lower
Luggy long barrow, Berriew, Powys
Earthen long barrow identified from aerial photos and tested by
excavation (CPAT SMR PRN 3968)
Excavation CPAT / 1994
Geophysics Armstrong, B / 1994
Gibson, A, 1994; Gibson, A, 1995; Gibson, A, 1995; Gibson, A,
1997; Gibson, A, 1998; Gibson, A, 2000; Gibson, A M, 1998; Thomas, D, 1998;
Moel
y Gaer Rhosesmor hillfort, timber circle, Flintshire
7 posts set in a small circle 7.4m diameter and surrounding a
central pit - possibly a grave but no body or grave goods were found when
excavated. Located within hillfort
Excavation Guilbert 1973ff
Gibson, A, 1998; Guilbert, G, 1973; Guilbert, G C, 1975;
Mynydd
Troed long cairn, Talgarth, Powys
Chambered cairn Minor excavation 1968 by Crampton and Webley
showed revetment and yielded some Neolithic sherds. Pollen site (CPAT SMR PRN 638)
Excavation Crampton, C B & Webley, D / 1968
Caseldine, A, 1990; Crampton, C B & Webley, D, 1968; Crawford,
O G S, 1925; Daniel, G E, 1950; Hankinson, R, Jones, N W, Dorling, P &
Thomas, D, 1998; Nash, G, 1997; RCAHMW, 1997;
Penywyrlod
long Cairn, Talgarth, Powys
Chambered long cairn. Excavation by Savory on northeast part in
1972. Severn Cotswold type with three lateral chambers on northeast (remainder
of cairn unexplored). (CPAT SMR PRN 568)
Excavation Morgan, W & Marshall, G / 1921-22
Excavation Savory, H N / 1972
Survey CPAT / 1991
Aldhouse-Green, S, 1996; Brecon Beacons National Park, 1996;
Britnell, B, 1991; Britnell, W J, 1992; Britnell, W J & Savory, H N, 1984;
Nash, G, 1997; RCAHMW, 1997; Savory, H N, 1973;
Penywyrlod
long cairn, Llanigon, Powys
Long cairn Partial excavation of 1921-22 by Morgan and Marshall
(CPAT SMR PRN 1062)
Excavation Morgan & Marshall / 1921-22
Daniel, G E, 1950; Grimes, W F, 1936; Grimes, W F, 1951; Morgan, W
E T & Marshall, G, 1921; RCAHMW, 1997; Vulliamy, C E, 1922; Wheeler, R E M,
1925;
Pipton
long cairn, Bronllys, Powys
Chambered long cairn now some Part excavated 1950. Two lateral
chambers and dummy portal at north. At least five individuals plus some
Neolithic pottery. (CPAT SMR PRN 511)
Excavation Savory, H N / 1950
Grimes, W F, 1951; Nash, G, 1997; RCAHMW, 1997; Savory, H N, 1952;
Savory, H N, 1957;
Sarn
y Bryn Caled hengiform, Welshpool, Powys
Neolithic hengiform open to northwest and with two postholes
flanking entrance. Peterborough pottery and cremations from ditch (CPAT SMR PRN
4930)
Excavation CPAT / 1990
Gibson, A, 1991; Gibson, A, 1992; Gibson, A, 1992; Gibson, A,
1994; Gibson, A, 1995; Gibson, A M, 1993; Gibson, A M, 1998; Thomas, D, 1998;
Sarn
y Bryn Caled Ring Ditch, excavation 1991, Welshpool, Powys
Late Neolithic hengiform open to northwest and with two postholes
flanking entrance. Peterborough pottery and cremations from ditch (CPAT SMR PRN
34375)
Excavation CPAT / 1991
Gibson, A, 1991; Gibson, A, 1992; Gibson, A, 1992; Gibson, A, 1994;
Gibson, A M, 1993
Sarn
y Bryn Caled timber circle, Welshpool, Powys
Pit circle c15m diameter with 20 pits visible around a central pit
c4m across. Shown to be Neolithic timber circle by excavation 1990/91.Central
pit with primary cremation with four flint arrowheads. Secondary cremation with
food vessel. Peterborough pottery found in
vicinity. C14 dates Thermoluminescence dating. (CPAT SMR PRN 3994)
Excavation CPAT / 1990-91
Aldhouse-Green, S, 1996; De Jong, J & Wevers, H, 1994;
Geophysical Surveys, 1989; Gibson, A, 1991; Gibson, A, 1991; Gibson, A, 1992;
Gibson, A, 1992; Gibson, A, 1992; Gibson, A, 1992; Gibson, A, 1992; Gibson, A,
1992; Gibson, A, 1993; Gibson, A, 1994; Gibson, A, 1994; Gibson, A, 1995;
Gibson, A, 1998; Gibson, A, 1999; Gibson, A M, 1993; Gibson, A M, 1993; Gibson,
A M, 1998; Linnard, W, 2000; St Joseph, J K, 1980; Thomas, D, 1998;
Trelystan
Round Barrows (Neolithic burial), Trewern, Powys
Late Neolithic pit grave probably originally containing wooden
coffin. Contained one cremation and remains of one possible inhumation. Beneath
barrow. (CPAT SMR PRN 50641)
Excavation CPAT / 1979
Britnell, W, 1982; Gibson, A M, 1998;
Ty
Isaf long cairn, Talgarth, Powys
Chambered long cairn. Excavated in 1938. The cairn has a false
portal and two lateral chambers, a gallery grave inside a rotunda and a further
chamber at the south end. Finds included Neolithic and Beaker pottery with
remains of at least 33 people. (CPAT SMR PRN 639)
Excavation Grimes, W F / 1938
Cambrian Archaeological Association, 1936; Corcoran, J X W P,
1969; Cowley, L F, 1939; Crawford, O G S, 1925; Daniel, G E, 1950; Grimes, W F,
1939; Grimes, W F, 1939; Nash, G, 1997; RCAHMW, 1997; Webley, D P, 1969;
Walton
Green cursus, Old Radnor, Powys
Cursus monument. 3 trenches excavated through the ditches (CPAT
SMR PRN 5134)
Excavation CPAT / 1998
Gibson, A, 1999; Gibson, A, 1999; Gibson, A, 2000; Gibson, A,
2000; Musson, C R, 1980;
Walton
palisaded enclosure, Old Radnor, Powys
Curvilinear pit alignment - part of ovoid-palisaded enclosure
(CPAT SMR PRN 4255)
Geophysics Stratascan / 1995(08/12/95) -
Excavation CPAT / 1998
Dempsey, J, 1998; Gibson, A, 1998; Gibson, A, 2000; Gibson, A,
2000; Gibson, A M & Jones, N W, 1998; St Joseph, J K, 1980; Stratascan,
1995;
Welshpool
cursus, Powys
Cursus monument. Fragmented and oriented NW-SE. C14 dates.(CPAT
SMR PRN 3482)
Excavation CPAT / 1991
Cadw, 1997; Gibson, A, 1991; Gibson, A, 1992; Gibson, A, 1994;
Gibson, A, 1995; Gibson, A, 1999; Gibson, A, 1999; Gibson, A M, 1993; Gibson, A
M, 1998; St Joseph, J K, 1980; Thomas, D, 1998;
BRONZE AGE
Defence
Breiddin
hillfort, phase 2 occupation (LBA), Bausley with Criggion, Powys
Late Bronze Age timber reinforced rampart (possibly re-built once)
enclosing the hilltop. C14 dates Internal occupation. (CPAT SMR PRN 50054)
Excavation Musson / 1969-75
Musson, C R, 1970; Musson, C R, 1971; Musson, C R, 1972; Musson, C
R, 1974; Musson, C R, 1991
Dinorben
hillfort, Bronze Age site, Abergele, Conwy
Late Bronze Age palisaded enclosure (CPAT SMR PRN 102002)
Excavation Guilbert / 1978(/ /)
Savory, H N, 1971; Savory, H N, 1980; Unknown, 1949;
Domestic
Broad
Heath enclosure, prehistoric occupation, Presteigne, Powys
A curving ditch containing MBA pottery beneath Broad Heath Roman
enclosure, (CPAT SMR PRN 72366)
Excavation CPAT / 1997
Jones, N W & Owen, W J, 2000;
Carneddau
cairn I, pre-cairn activity, Carno, Powys
Activity pre-dating the building of the cairn. Evidence for tree
felling and burning (Gibson, A 1993, 34). (CPAT SMR PRN 50632)
Excavation CPAT / 1989
Gibson, A, 1993;
Glanfeinion
round house, Llandinam, Powys
Middle Bronze Age roundhouse found during topsoil stripping in
advance of gas pipeline. Excavation revealed a penannular gully 12m in diameter
surrounding a ring of post-holes with a diameter of
c7m. Probable porch on southeast. C14 dates (CPAT SMR PRN 19453)
Excavation CPAT / 1993
Britnell, W J, Silvester, R J, Gibson, A, Caseldine, A E, Hunter,
K L, Johnson, S, Hamilton-Dyer, S & Vince, A, 1997; Hankinson, R, 1994;
Silvester, R J, 1994;
Llanymynech
hillfort, Bronze Age occupation, Carreghofa, Powys
An evaluation in the interior of the hillfort produced important
new evidence for Bronze Age occupation within the hillfort. The lithic
assemblage demonstrates flint knapping taking place to produce a range of tools
(CPAT SMR PRN 72152)
Evaluation CPAT / 1999
Owen, W G, 1999;
Nant
Hall Road, Prestatyn, Denbighshire
Shell middens located in the wetland margins at Nant Hall Road,
Prestatyn. Animal bone and flint artefacts, flint knapping site suggesting an
occupation site in the near vicinity, C14 indicates late Bronze Age date.
(CPAT SMR PRN 106454)
Excavation CPAT / 1992
Thomas, D, 1992;
Industrial
Llanymynech
Ogof Mine (Prehistoric Phase), Carreghofa, Powys
Prehistoric element of multi-period mining site. (CPAT SMR PRN
23399)
Visit CPAT / 1995
Nant
yr Eira Mine (bronze age phase), Llangurig, Powys
Bronze Age opencast site for the extraction of lead and copper.
Trial excavations have produced stone mining tools, ore, charcoal. C14 dating
confirms BA date. (CPAT SMR PRN 23402)
Excavation Timberlake, S / 1990
Bick, D, 1999; Cadw, 1997; Timberlake 1990
Religious,
Ritual and Funerary
Aelwyd
Uchaf Tumulus B, Tremeirchion, Denbighshire
Excavated barrow with secondary burials (CPAT SMR PRN 102087)
Excavation Unknown / 1955
Davies, E, 1949; Hemp, W J, 1923;
Aelwyd
Uchaf Tumulus C, Cwm, Denbighshire
Excavated barrow (CPAT SMR PRN 102086)
Excavation Unknown / 1956
Brecon
Grammar School cist, Brecon, Powys
An irregular, pentagonal cist containing the bones of at least one
adult (CPAT SMR PRN 72114)
Excavation Unknown / 1961
RCAHMW, 1997;
Brenig
6: kerb cairn, Llanrhaeadr-yng-nghinmeirch, Denbighshire
Excavated kerb cairn (CPAT SMR PRN 100637)
Excavation Lynch, F / 1973
Allen, D, 1973; Allen, D, 1974; Allen, D, 1975; Bradley, R, 2000;
Burnham, H, 1995; Lynch, F, 1977; Lynch, F, 1993;
Brenig
8: Waen Ddafed round barrow, Llanrhaeadr-yng-nghinmeirch, Denbighshire
Excavated cairn Central rock cut grave surrounded by a stone kerb
and covered by small stones Restored (CPAT SMR PRN 100634)
Excavation Allen, D / 1973
Burnham, H, 1995; Davies, E, 1929; Lynch, F, 1974; Lynch, F, 1993;
RCAHM, 1914; Ward, A H, 1973;
Brenig
14: cairn, Llanrhaeadr-yng-nghinmeirch, Denbighshire
Excavated cairn 5m long by 1.5m wide was identified south of the
central area, which contained charcoal and cremated bones. (CPAT SMR PRN
100639)
Excavation Lynch, F / 1973
Lynch, F, 1974; Lynch, F, 1993;
Brenig
40: burial mound, Nantglyn, Denbighshire
Excavated barrow. Turf capped with clay and covered a complex of
four stake circles, the remains of a timber mortuary structure and a cremation
burial in a Collared Urn. The edge of the barrow had been delimited by a timber
palisade. Pollen sampling site (CPAT SMR PRN 23650)
Excavation Lynch, F / 1973-5
Caseldine, A, 1990; Lynch, F, 1993;
Brenig
41: Cefn Brenig barrow A, Nantglyn, Denbighshire
Large circular barrow Turf mound capped with grey clay and
covering two stake circles and
a disturbed and empty grave pit probably designed for an
inhumation. A third stake circle apparently pre-dated the burial mound. Pollen
sampling site (CPAT SMR PRN 100620)
Excavation Lynch, F / 1973
Caseldine, A, 1990; Davies, E, 1929; Lynch, F, 1977; Lynch, F,
1993; Waddell, J, 1973; Waddell, J & Grealey, S, 1974;
Brenig
42: Cefn Brenig Barrow C, Nantglyn, Denbighshire
Excavated barrow. Turf mound covering a central rectangular
structure and two stake holes. At the edge of the mound there was an annular
bank of clay and stones formed by upcast from the surrounding ditch. Pollen
sampling site (CPAT SMR PRN 100622)
Excavation Lynch, F / 1973
Excavation / C19th
Allen, D, 1973; Davies, E, 1929; Lynch, F, 1977; Lynch, F, 1993;
Waddell, J & Grealey, S, 1974;
Brenig
44: ring cairn, Llanrhaeadr-yng-nghinmeirch, Denbighshire
Excavated ring cairn surrounded by post hole ring (CPAT SMR PRN
100635)
Excavation Lynch, F / 1977
Davies, E, 1929; Davies, J, 1999; Gibson, A, 1998; Lynch, F, 1973;
Lynch, F, 1974; Lynch, F, 1993;
Brenig
45: Broncyn Arian round barrow, Nantglyn, Denbighshire
Excavated complex barrow. Central burial area surrounded by three
stake circles which in turn were encompassed by a low, poorly built wall of
spaced uprights and dry masonry. Seven cremated burials and over 300 flints
from the mound at its vicinity. Pollen sampling site (CPAT SMR PRN 100627)
Excavation Unknown / 1859
Excavation Lynch, F / 1973
Caseldine, A, 1990; Davies, E, 1929; Grealey, S, 1974; Lynch, F,
1993;
Brenig
46: Cairn, Llanrhaeadr-yng-nghinmeirch, Denbighshire
Heavily disturbed cairn excavated in 1974 consisted of a stone
kerb surrounding a very disturbed central area, the stones from which formed a
clearance cairn to the northwest. (CPAT SMR PRN 100682)
Excavation Lynch, F / 1974
Allen, D, 1975; Burnham, H, 1995; Lynch, F, 1993;
Brenig
47: Bwlch Du Barrow, Nantglyn, Denbighshire
Excavated barrow - now reconstructed Pollen sampling site (CPAT
SMR PRN 100617)
Excavation Lynch, F / 1973
Caseldine, A, 1990; Davies, E, 1929; Lynch, F, 1973; Lynch, F,
1974; Lynch, F, 1993;
Brenig
51: platform cairn, Llanrhaeadr-yng-nghinmeirch, Denbighshire
Platform cairn overlying Beaker occupation Pollen sampling site
(CPAT SMR PRN 100640)
Excavation Lynch, F / 1975
Caseldine, A, 1990; Lynch, F, 1975; Lynch, F, 1977; Lynch, F,
1993;
Bryn
Beddau burial site, Clocaenog, Denbighshire
Two Bronze Age burial groups comprising two primary inhumations
pits and three secondary cremations. (CPAT SMR PRN 100737)
Excavation Savory, H N / 1960
Foese, H E, 1985; Savory, H N, 1961; Savory, H N, 1980;
Bryn-y-ffynnon
Beaker burial, Brymbo, Wrexham
Cist burial with crouched beaker inhumation (CPAT SMR PRN 100038)
Excavation Unknown / 1958
Foese, H E, 1985; Savory, H N, 1959; Savory, H N, 1959; Savory, H
N, 1959; Savory, H N, 1980; Wrexham Leader, 1958;
Bryn-yr-ellyllon
Tumulus, Mold, Flintshire
Barrow containing BA gold cape (the 'Mold Cape') found during
building work in C19th. Small trench excavated by Flintshire Historical Society
in 1953 found no trace of artificial structure remaining. (CPAT SMR PRN 100055)
Excavation Flintshire Historical Soc / 1953
Aldhouse-Green, S, 1996; British Museum, 1920; Davies, E, 1949;
Frost, P, 1994; Grimes, W F, 1951; Langford, J & Clough, C B, 1836; Leslie,
H, 1869; Llwyd, A, 1564; Powell, T G E, 1953; Powell, T G E, 1955; RCAHM, 1912;
Carn
Goch Cairn, Ystradgynlais, Powys
Excavated cairn (CPAT SMR PRN 681)
Excavation CPAT / 1987
Dorling, P, 1987; Dorling, P & Chambers, F M, 1990; RCAHMW,
1997; Thomas, D, 1995;
Carneddau
cairn I, Carno, Powys
Complex excavated cairn C14 dates (CPAT SMR PRN 6313)
Excavation CPAT / 1989
Brassil, K & Gibson, A, 1999; Gibson, A, 1989; Gibson, A,
1989; Gibson, A, 1991; Gibson, A, 1993; Gibson, A M, 1998; Silvester, R J,
1990;
Carneddau
cairn II, Carno, Powys
Turf covered circular stone cairn. Excavated. C14 dates (CPAT SMR
PRN 6312)
Excavation CPAT / 1990
Gibson, A, 1993; Gibson, A M, 1998; Silvester, R J, 1990;
Carreg
Llwyd stone alignment, Carno, Powys
Stone row. Excavations demonstrated single alignment, with a
number of the stones falling in opposing directions (to the east or west).
(CPAT SMR PRN 4309)
Evaluation CPAT / 1993
Survey CPAT / 1999
Excavation CPAT / 2000
Brassil, K, 1987; Gibson, A M, 1998; Jones, N W & Owen, W G,
1999; Jones, N W, Silvester, R J & Walker, M J C, 2000; Owen, W G, 1993;
Carreg
Lwyd ring cairn I, Carno, Powys
Partially excavated ring cairn. (CPAT SMR PRN 4308)
Evaluation CPAT / 1993
Survey CPAT / 1999
Excavation CPAT / 2000
Brassil, K, 1987; Hamer, E, 1868; Jones, N W & Owen, W G,
1999; Jones, N W, Silvester, R J & Walker, M J C, 2000; Owen, W G, 1993;
RCAHM, 1973;
Cefn
Coch barrow, Llanferres, Denbighshire
Cairn excavated 1950-4 it contained no primary burial but 10
secondary cremations accompanied by 4 urns and a pigmy cup as well as other
grave goods. (CPAT SMR PRN 102302)
Excavation Bevan-Evans, M & Hayes, P / 1950-4
Bevan-Evans, M & Hayes, P, 1953; Bevan-Evans, M & Hayes,
P, 1955; Thomas, D, 1997;
Coed
y Dinas Ring Ditch I, Welshpool, Powys
Excavated ring ditch Beaker pottery from lower ditch silts with
C14 date (CPAT SMR PRN 3965)
Excavation CPAT / 1992
Gibson, A, 1992; Gibson, A, 1994; Gibson, A M, 1993; Gibson, A M,
1998; Jones, N W & Owen, W J, 2001; RCAHM, 1975; Thomas, D, 1998;
Coed
y Dinas Ring ditch II, Welshpool, Powys
Excavated ring ditch C14 date (CPAT SMR PRN 17397)
Excavation CPAT / 1992 Arable
Gibson, A, 1992; Gibson, A M, 1993; Gibson, A M, 1998; Jones, N W
& Owen, W J, 2001;
Coed
y Garreg Cairn, Ystradfellte, Powys
Excavated cairn with secondary burials (CPAT SMR PRN 834)
Excavation Holloway, K / 1965
Corn
Du Cairn, Glyn Tarell, Powys
Cairn central cist and a circular orthostatic surround. Salvage
excavation 1978 prompted by serious errosion by walkers. Total excavation 1992.
C14 date Pollen sampling site (CPAT SMR PRN 3184)
Excavation Crew, P / 1981
Excavation CPAT / 1990-1992
Caseldine, A, 1990; Crew, P, 1978; Crew, P, 1979; Gibson, A, 1990;
Gibson, A, 1992; Gibson, A, 1993; Gibson, A, 1993; Gibson, A, 1997; Jones, P,
1972; RCAHMW, 1997;
Corndon
Hill Barrow IV, Churchstoke, Powys
Excavated barrow (CPAT SMR PRN 492)
Excavation Conway Lloyd and Savory / 1951
Gibson, A M, 1998; Morgan, T O, 1907;
Cwm
Difwg Barrow III, St Harmon, Powys
One of a group of excavated barrows (CPAT SMR PRN 5730)
Excavation Burgess, C B / 1962
Burgess, C B, 1961; Burgess, C B, 1962; RCAHM, 1913;
Dyffryn
Lane Barrow I, Berriew, Powys
Complex multiple site comprising a barrow sited within a henge
(see above) and surrounded by a stone circle. (CPAT SMR PRN 3590)
Excavation Lewis, D P / 1857
Survey CPAT /
Burl, A, 2000; Gibson, A, 1995; Harding, A F & Lee, G E, 1987;
Lewis, P D, 1857; Musson, C R, 1984; Thomas, D, 1998;
Four
Crosses Barrow Cemetery, Cae Hen ring ditch 1, Llandysilio, Powys
Excavated ploughed out barrow containing multiple stake circles
and central grave. (CPAT SMR PRN 6073)
Excavation Warrilow, W / 1983
Gibson, A M, 1998; Warrilow, W, 1983;
Four
Crosses Barrow Cemetery, site 1, Llandysilio, Powys
Ring ditch Excavated revealing round barrow containing stake
circles C14 dates. (CPAT SMR PRN 3605)
Excavation CPAT / 1981-83
Jones, G D B, 1979; Warrilow, W, Owen, G & Britnell, W, 1986;
Four
Crosses Barrow Cemetery, site 2, Llandysilio, Powys
Bronze Age element of excavated multi period barrow C14 dates.
(CPAT SMR PRN 3604)
Excavation CPAT / 1984 Arable Pasture
Jones, G D B, 1979; Silvester, R J, 1992; Warrilow, W, Owen, G
& Britnell, W, 1986;
Four
Crosses Barrow Cemetery, site 2 (bronze age), Llandysilio, Powys
Excavated barrow. Contained by single ring ditch with single
central grave with no surviving burial. (CPAT SMR PRN 50525)
Excavation CPAT / 1984
Gibson, A M, 1998; Jones, G D B, 1979; Warrilow, W, Owen, G &
Britnell, W, 1986;
Four
Crosses Barrow Cemetery, site 2 (bronze age), Llandysilio, Powys
Excavated barrow defined by ring ditch with 5 concentric stake
circles surrounding a primary burial in a central pit within an irregular
part-oval stake setting open to the NE. C14 date (CPAT SMR PRN 50559)
Excavation CPAT / 1984
Gibson, A M, 1998; Jones, G D B, 1979; Warrilow, W, Owen, G &
Britnell, W, 1986;
Four
Crosses Barrow Cemetery, site 3, Llandysilio, Powys
Excavated ring ditch (CPAT SMR PRN 5372)
Excavation CPAT / 1984
Gibson, A M, 1998; Gibson, A M, 1998; Warrilow, W, Owen, G &
Britnell, W, 1986;
Four
Crosses Barrow Cemetery, site 4, Llandysilio, Powys
Excavated ring ditch (CPAT SMR PRN 3596)
Excavation CPAT / 1982
Gibson, A M, 1998; Jones, G D B, 1979; RCAHM, 1976; Warrilow, W,
Owen, G & Britnell, W, 1986;
Four
Crosses Barrow Cemetery, site 5, Llandysilio, Powys
Excavated double concentric ring ditch with concentric internal
stake circles. C14 dates. Pollen sampling site (CPAT SMR PRN 3600)
Excavation CPAT / 1983
Caseldine, A, 1990; Gibson, A & Kinnes, I, 1997; Gibson, A M,
1998; Warrilow, W, Owen, G & Britnell, W, 1986; Wimble, G, 1986;
Four
Crosses Barrow Cemetery, site 6, Llandysilio, Powys
Excavated ring ditch. Central grave minimal structure. Pollen
sampling site (CPAT SMR PRN 6423)
Excavation CPAT / 1984
Caseldine, A, 1990; Warrilow, W, Owen, G & Britnell, W, 1986;
Wimble, G, 1986;
Four
Crosses Barrow Cemetery, site 7, Llandysilio, Powys
Excavated barrow ring ditch encircling low area of residual mound
C14 date (CPAT SMR PRN 50554)
Excavation CPAT / 1984-85
Gibson, A M, 1998; Gibson, A M, 1998; Warrilow, W, Owen, G &
Britnell, W, 1986;
Gop
Cairn, Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor, Flintshire
Largest cairn in Wales, Summit has been lowered or flattened.
Excavated by Boyd Dawkins 1886 and 1887 by sinking a shaft in the centre (CPAT
SMR PRN 102207)
Excavation Boyd Dawkins / 1886
Boyd Dawkins, 1901; Boyd Dawkins, 1902; Boyd Dawkins, 1921;
Brassil, K, 1986; Burnham, H, 1995; Davies, E, 1949; Lloyd, G, 1967;
Hendre
Farm barrow, Halkyn, Flintshire
Natural mound containing inserted burials C14 dates. (CPAT SMR PRN
100231)
Excavation CPAT / 1989
Brassil, K, 1991; Brassil, K & Gibson, A, 1999; Brassil, K,
Jones, N & Owen, W, 1989; Davies, E, 1949; Tasker, H N & Wilkinson, J
L, 1995;
Hindwell
Ash Barrow, Old Radnor, Powys
Excavated Barrow 3The turf built barrow was encircled by a ditch.
C14 date. (CPAT SMR PRN 307)
Excavation Pye, W R and Cain, R / 1976
Excavation CPAT / 1993
Dunn, C J, 1965; Dunn, C J, 1974; Gibson, A, 1993; Gibson, A,
1998; Gibson, A, 1999; Gibson, A, 2000; Gibson, A, 2000;
Holt,
Bronze Age burial site, Holt, Wrexham
Bronze Age cremation found during excavation of Roman barracks at
Holt in 1909 Food Vessel, a second cinerary urn and a pygmy (CPAT SMR PRN
101257)
Excavation / 1909
Davies, E, 1929; Grimes, W F, 1930; RCAHM, 1914; Savory, H N,
1980;
Holywell
Racecourse Tumulus I, Ysceifiog, Flintshire
Excavated barrow within Holywell Earth Circle. Primary and
secondary burials (CPAT 1999). (CPAT SMR PRN 102386)
Excavation Fox / 1925
Burnham, H, 1995; Davies, E, 1949; Fox, C, 1926; Gibson, A, 1999;
Hemp, W J, 1923; Roese, H E, 1985; Savory, H N, 1980;
Lan
Fawr cairn III, Churchstoke, Powys
Small-scale excavations of apparent clearance cairn - collared urn
and cremation. C14 dates (CPAT SMR PRN 17192)
Excavation / 1986
Britnell, W J, 1986; Britnell, W J, 1988; Britnell, W J, Martin, C
H R & Hankinson, R, 2000; Gibson, A, 1998; Gibson, A M, 1998;
Llong
Tumulus, Leeswood, Flintshire
Excavated barrow primary and secondary burials. Jet beads, flints
(CPAT SMR PRN 100090)
Excavation Hayes, P / 1954-6
Excavation Lynch, F / 1983
Davies, E, 1949; Hayes, P, 1953; Hayes, P, 1957; Lynch, F, 1983;
Savory, H N, 1957; Watson, K, 1965; Williams, C R, 1961;
Mynydd
y Drum Ring Cairn, Ystradgynlais, Powys
Excavated ring cairn. C14 dates. Pollen sampling site(CPAT SMR PRN
6186)
Excavation CPAT / 1987
Dorling, P & Chambers, F M, 1990; Dorling, P J, 1987; RCAHMW,
1997; Thomas, D, 1995;
Pant-y-Dulath
round barrow, Tremeirchion, Denbighshire
Excavated barrow. Primary burial in 'tree trunk coffin'.
Secondaries with food vessels (CPAT SMR PRN 102118)
Excavation Hayes, P / 1957
Davies, E, 1949; Hayes, P, 1958; Hayes, P, 1996; Unknown, 1923;
Unknown, 1957;
Pen y
Fan Cairn, Llanfrynach, Powys
Cairn excavated in response to tourist destruction. Organics well
preserved below cairn on OGS and within basal layers of turf mound. Small
bronze hoard. C14 dates. Reconstructed. (CPAT SMR PRN 2389)
Excavation Crew, P / 1983
Excavation CPAT / 1990-1992
Gibson, A, 1990; Gibson, A, 1991; Gibson, A, 1992; Gibson, A,
1993; Gibson, A, 1997; Jones, P, 1978; Jones, P M & Palmer, K, 1983;
RCAHMW, 1997;
Pennant
Melangell Church (St Melangell), BA cremation, Llangynog, Powys
Prehistoric pits at the west end and beneath the tower of
Melangell church. Filled with dense charcoal layer, charred plant remains and
human cremated remains. C14 dates (CPAT SMR PRN 50677)
Excavation CPAT / 1990
Britnell, B, 1992; Gibson, A M, 1998; Thomas, D, 1992; Wessex
Archaeology, 1994;
Tandderwen
cropmark complex, cremation cemetery, Denbigh, Denbighshire
Five unenclosed cremation pits. Food Vessels. (CPAT SMR PRN 25239)
Excavation CPAT / 1986
Brassil, K S, Owen, W G & Britnell, W J, 1991;
Tandderwen
cropmark complex, ring ditch I, Denbigh, Denbighshire
Large ring ditch containing stone lined pit with primary beaker
and food vessel cremation. (CPAT SMR PRN 101777)
Excavation CPAT / 1988
Brassil, K & Owen, W G, 1988; Brassil, K S & Meredith, P
J, 1986; Brassil, K S, Owen, W G & Britnell, W J, 1991;
Tandderwen
cropmark complex, ring ditch III, Denbigh, Denbighshire
Elliptical ring ditch containing cremation in pit. (CPAT SMR PRN
101892)
Excavation CPAT / 1986
Brassil, K S & Meredith, P J, 1986; Brassil, K S, Owen, W G
& Britnell, W J, 1991; Brassil, K S, Owen, W G & Britnell, W J, 1991;
Trelystan
Round Barrows, Trewern, Powys
Bronze Age two-barrow cemetery dated between c1800 and 1500BC.
Cremations in pits with Food Vessel, enlarged mounds retained by complex stake
circles and orthostatic walls Multiple finds. C14 dates (CPAT SMR PRN 132)
Excavation CPAT / 1979
Bradley, R, 2000; Brassil, K & Gibson, A, 1999; Britnell, W,
1982; Moore-Colyer, R J, 1996; Musson, C R, 1984;
Upper
Ninepence barrow, Old Radnor, Powys
Excavated barrow, Organic debris Overlying Neolithic house (see
above). C14 dates (CPAT SMR PRN 305)
Excavation Unknown / 1966
Excavation CPAT / 1994
Dudd, S N, Evershed, R P & Gibson, A M, 1999; Dunn, C J, 1965;
Dunn, C J, 1966; Dunn, C J, 1966; Dunn, C J, 1969; Dunn, C J, 1974; Gibson, A,
1994; Gibson, A, 1995; Gibson, A, 1995; Gibson, A, 1995; Gibson, A, 1998;
Gibson, A, 1999; Gibson, A, 2000; Gibson, A & Donahue, R, 1997;
Ynys
Hir Cairn, Trallong, Powys
Excavated turf-covered barrow containing two concentric rings of
stones within outer kerb. Primary cremation burial found in pit in cairn
centre. Grave goods found in pit to northeast. Adjacent to stone circle. (CPAT
SMR PRN 848)
Excavation Dunning, G C / 1940
Ynys
Hir Stone Circle, Trallong, Powys
Totally excavated stone circle originally constructed with 27
stones but only 14 stone now remain (OS 1976).
Excavation Dunning, G C / 1940
Burl, A, 2000; Dunning, G C, 1943; Grimes, W F, 1936; Grimes, W F,
1951; Morgan, W W, 1911; RCAHMW, 1997; Spicer, R D, 1979;
Ysgwennant
barrow, Llansilin, Powys
Excavated barrow Burial with two beakers in pits. (CPAT SMR PRN
100990)
Excavation Day, W & Savory, H N / 1951-68
Clarke, D L, 1970; Davies, E, 1929; Day, W, 1963; Day, W, 1964;
Day, W, 1965; Day, W, 1966; Day, W, 1967; Day, W & Savory, H N, 1972;
RCAHM, 1914; Savory, H N, 1980; Wymer, J J, 1977;
Ysgwennant
barrow, bronze age finds, Llansilin, Powys
Excavated round barrow. Two primary cremations and Beakers in pits
cut into sand and a secondary cremation in an inverted urn. C14 date (CPAT SMR
PRN 100993)
Aldhouse-Green, S, 1996; Clarke, D L, 1970; Davies, E, 1929; Day,
W & Savory, H N, 1972; Gibson, A M, 1998; RCAHM, 1914; Savory, H N, 1980;
Wymer, J J, 1977;
Ystrad
Hynod barrow, Trefeglwys, Powys
Totallt excavated round barrow excavated. Primary and secondary
cremations with accessories. Fallen stone indicates pre barrow activity. (CPAT
SMR PRN 906)
Excavation Ap Simon, A M / 1965-66
Apsimon, A M, 1973; Gibson, A M, 1998; Hamer, E, 1872; Murphy, K,
1992;
RCAHM, 1911;
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