Cwmffwrn Farm Excavation Trainee Week 14th - 19th July 2025

Abbey Cwmhir Heritage Trust

Excavation Trainee Week 14th - 19th July. Spend 6 days working closely with professional archaeologists on site

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This summer the Abbey Cwmhir Heritage Trust will be continuing the excavation of an important 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 welsh born Prince of Wales, in 1282.The house platform at Cwmffwrn offers a rare opportunity to investigate the origins of a long abandoned upland settlement, working with a small team of dedicated participants, led by professional archaeologists.The purpose of the excavation is to try to explain the origin and purpose of the settlement. Was it an upland farm on the monastic grange, or did it appear at a later date, when settlement spread on to the uplands in later centuries?This year’s excavation will build on the work of 2023 &amp; 2024, which have already shown that there was activity at Cwmffwrn in the late 16th century or early 17th centuries. Can we push this date back further in 2025, and find evidence of medieval activity, which would link the settlement firmly with the monastic grange?For £450 you will receive 6 days training in excavation and recording techniques, plus a tour of Abbey Cwmhir remains and village. You are also welcome to stay on to Sunday 20th July as part of this experience, at no additional cost. Only 4 trainee slots are available, therefore you are guaranteed to be at the heart of activity on site and to be guided and mentored by a professional archaeologist throughout. You will need to find your own accommodation and food is not provided although tea/coffee will be during the day(s).Places limited to 4 participants. Under 18s and vulnerable adults should be accompanied.

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