Posted on 07/01/2009 3:06:53 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
The castle was founded by William de Londres in the early 12th Century and is considered one of the finest in the area. The first major archaeological dig to take place at a medieval castle near Swansea is underway. Experts and volunteers are hoping to uncover artefacts along with clues as the original layout... They will be on site digging and examining trenches for three weeks... The dig is focusing on an area outside the west tower where archaeologists are looking for an outer wall and a ditch. They are also examining the knoll after a geophysical survey commissioned by the friends of the castle suggested underneath the ground were walls... Although repair work was carried out in the mid 19th Century to protect what can be seen today from the elements, Dr Evans said there were no records of any major archaeological investigation of the grounds before. She said as well evidence of previous structures they were looking for artefacts... The dig has been organised in partnership with Cadw, the friends of the castle and Swansea council. Some of those taking part are volunteers with little or no experience of such an investigation. Dr Evans said they had been keen to involve people from the local community.
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"Oystermouth Castle in Mumbles" sounds like a line from Lewis Carroll. :') Hence, I just *had* to ping this, despite the medieval date. |
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Oh be nice! If you had an oyster mouth, you’d mumble too.
What a wonderful name.
:’)
Ya might even clam up.
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