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  • Dig aims to uncover castle past [Oystermouth Castle in Mumbles]

    07/01/2009 3:06:53 AM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 5 replies · 479+ views
    BBC ^ | Tuesday, June 30, 2009 | unattributed
    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...