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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🥁The Winner of the 2026 Gwobr Archaeoleg Cambrian Archaeological Award is Archie Robson for his dissertation 'A lost art? Digital and experimental investigation of a Mesolithic engraved stone assemblage from Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, UK'. Well done, Archie! 👏🎉 More> bit.ly/4rGGZEp @durham.ac.uk

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our last walk and talk of 2026!! We would love if you joined us 🍂. Date: Saturday 24th October 2026. Snailbeach Leadmining Landscape, Shropshire. Leader: Henry Owen-John More info and booking here >>https://cambrians.org.uk/walks-and-talks-programme-2026/

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Calling all Cambrians: hotel booking closes soon (10th August) for the Malvern Autumn meeting which runs from Monday 21 to Wednesday 23rd September. See members' email of 28th July for booking information! cambrians.org.uk/autumn-meeti...

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Autumn Meeting Great Malvern 21st – 23rd September 2026 – Cambrian Archaeological Association

The Abbey Hotel, Great Malvern, will be our base for the Autumn Meeting running, not over a weekend, but from Monday 21st to Wednesday 23rd September.

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

** Date Change ** The walk and talk scheduled for 1 August at Penmon Priory has been moved to the 8 August (11 am - 3 pm). The walk is free, but please get in touch with the walk leader, Andrew Davidson, to book your place > cambrians.org.uk/walks-and-ta...

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Congratulations to Ysgol Gynradd Aberaeron who won the Workshop on Historical Archives prize at the Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative Awards Ceremony for their project ‘The Hall’. Prize awarded jointly by the CAA and the RCAHMW.

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

*Annual CAA lecture at the Eisteddfod (by Gerallt Nash) at 2pm on Wednesday, 5 August, 2026 in the Societies' Tent at Llantood.* Join us for an interesting lecture on the history of the windmills and watermills in south-east Wales that produced cloth and flour for centuries.

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Darlith CHC yn yr Eisteddfod (gan Gerallt Nash) am 2pm dydd Mercher 5 Awst ym Mhabell y Cymdeithasau yn Llantwyd - ymunwch a ni am ddarlith ddifyr ar hanes rhai o'r adeiladau sy'n nodweddu de-orllewin Cymru, sef y melinau gwynt a dwr a fu'n cynhyrchu brethyn a blawd am ganrifoedd.

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Some great events coming up over the next 6 weeks with the CAA! Walks and talks, our summer meeting (Durham), and our annual Eisteddfod lecture (Llantood) 🙌 Check out our 'go-to' page for all of your diary planning needs! 🤓 cambrians.org.uk/dates-for-yo...

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Dates for your Diary – Cambrian Archaeological Association

Summer Meeting Durham: Monday 13th July to Monday 20th July 2026 Walks and Talks: Date: Saturday, August 1st. Penmon Priory and a walk to nearby prehistoric settlement, Anglesey. Leader: Andrew Davids...

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Cambrians were joined by members of Haverfordwest Civic Society for a short walk around the Augustinian Priory last Sunday! Why not join us for an upcoming walk and talk? cambrians.org.uk/walks-and-ta...

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

** Saturday, May 30. The Three Mary’s. A walk around three churches near Tintern. Leader: Jo McCrum jointly with Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association maa.wales - all welcome** Joining instructions here: cambrians.org.uk/walks-and-ta... Come join us😀

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

What an excellent walk we had to look at prehistoric landscapes above Neath last Saturday! Thank you Edith! Why not join us for our next walk and talk? cambrians.org.uk/walks-and-ta... All welcome!

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

**Saturday, April 25th, 2026 : Mynydd Drumau Prehistoric ritual landscape, Neath, West Glamorgan. Leader: Edith Evans** This is our first CAA Walk and Talk of the season - and what a way to kick off!! Joining instructions here: cambrians.org.uk/walks-and-ta... Come join us😀

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

**Talk**Matthew Reeve: ‘Henry de Gower’s Choir Screen at St Davids Cathedral’. March 30th (6 pm). Online. cambrians.org.uk/talk-matthew... This is a CAA Members only event - one of the many perks! Why not join us? cambrians.org.uk/join-us/

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Happy St David’s Day! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Today we celebrate Wales, its rich heritage, and the enduring legacy of Dewi Sant — a symbol of faith, resilience, and community. Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus to all who are marking the day. 🏵️ ~Llandefalle, Powys

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Have you caught a glimpse of our fabulous new volume (174) of Archaeologia Cambrensis yet? This focus of this volume is on hillfort research in Wales 🙌 Info 🤓: cambrians.org.uk/archaeologia... Join 🤝: cambrians.org.uk/join-us/

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

🎄Festive Greetings from the President, Chairman, and Trustees of the Cambrian Archaeological Association🎄 Thank you for all of your support in 2025, and we look forward to seeing you in 2026!

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

TWO new videos on YT 👀 🌟Christmas lecture - Richard Osgood - The Druids’ Sacrifice: Discovering Iron Age Wales on Military Land: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G82... ✨Presidential Address 2025/2026 Huw Pryce - The Age of the Welsh Princes: An Environmental Perspective: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssNl...

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The Druids’ Sacrifice: Discovering Iron Age Wales on Military Land

YouTube video by Cambrian Archaeological Association

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

🎄A quick reminder about this evening's Cambrians' Christmas Lecture at 7pm 🎄 cambrians.org.uk/cy/cambrians... 📣Emails with Zoom links have gone out. If you haven’t received one, we may not have your current address. Please contact Rhiannon at: cambriansubs@gmail.com if you have any queries

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

📣🎄Darlith Nadolig y Cambriaid 2025📣🎄 🧙Aberth y Derwyddon: Darganfod Cymru’r Oes Haearn ar Dir Milwrol🧙 Gan Richard Osgood (Uwch Archeolegydd, DIO) Ar-lein drwy Zoom: Dydd Iau 4ydd Rhagfyr am 7.00pm Digwyddiad i aelodau yn unig yw hwn. Ymunwch â Ni! cambrians.org.uk/cy/cambrians...

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

📣🎄Cambrians’ Christmas Lecture 2025 📣🎄 🧙'The Druids’ Sacrifice: Discovering Iron Age Wales on Military Land'🧙 By Richard Osgood (Senior Archaeologist, DIO) Online via Zoom: Thursday 4th December at 7.00 pm This is a members-only event. Why not join us? cambrians.org.uk/cambrians-ch...

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

❄️⛄🎄Darlith Nadolig y Cambriaid 2025 ❄️⛄🎄 Aberth y Derwyddon: Darganfod Cymru'r Oes Haearn ar Dir Milwrol Gan Richard Osgood (Uwch Archeolegydd, Sefydliad Seilwaith Amddiffyn) Ar-lein drwy Zoom: Dydd Iau 4ydd Rhagfyr am 7.00 pm Manylion archebu [i ddilyn]

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

❄️⛄🎄Cambrians Christmas Lecture 2025 ❄️⛄🎄 The Druids' Sacrifice: Discovering Iron Age Wales on Military Land By Richard Osgood (Senior Archaeologist, Defence Infrastructure Organisation) Online via Zoom: Thursday 4th December @ 7.00 pm Booking details [to follow]

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

*30th Nov deadline* 📣Have you heard about our dissertation prize? We are currently accepting submissions for the 2026 Gwobr Archaeoleg Cambrian Archaeological Award prize! Read all about the prize here, and please share far and wide! cambrians.org.uk/grants-and..... 🤓

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

The 172nd Annual Meeting of the The Cambrian Archaeological Association/Cymdeithas Hynafiaethau Cymru will be held via Zoom at 7.30pm, Thursday 13 November 2025. Cynhelir 172ain Gyfarfod Blynyddol Cymdeithas Hynafiaethau Cymru drwy Zoom am 7.30pm ddydd Iau 13 Tachwedd 2025. bit.ly/4nTUygI

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

*Please book by the 12th October* The final Walk and Talk of 2025 will be on October 19th at Buckholt Bryngaer Hillfort, Mon. - Jan Bailey (Walk) and Katie Churchill (Hilltop tour). Come and learn about this fascinating multi-period site! Info: bit.ly/46HA1pG Booking: Secretary@maa.wales

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

🥁The Winner of the 2025 Gwobr Archaeoleg Cambrian Archaeological Award is Fiona Gray-Davies for her dissertation 'A genealogical study of Welsh immigrants to the United States of America' (MSc) University of Strathclyde. Well done, Fiona! 👏🎉 More here > bit.ly/3KKRtwL @unistrathclyde.bsky.social

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

We had a splendid CAA Autumn meeting in Bridgend recently! The theme of the meeting was the ceramic industries of south Wales. In the photo below, Cambrians are viewing a reconstructed kiln at Nantgarw China Works. Thanks so much to all who joined us, and to the guides and speakers. 🍂 #Nantgarw

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

*Reminder* Walk and Talk - this Saturday, September 20th, 2025. Mynydd Drumau Prehistoric Ritual Landscape. (Leader: Edith Evans). The walk is free but must be booked in advance with Edith: edith.evans@heneb.org.uk

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who joined the Cambrian Archaeological Association Walk & Talk at Caergwrle Castle, Flintshire, on Saturday 13 September with Dr Rachel Swallow 🏰 #CaergwrleCastle #MedievalCastles #HistoricWales #WelshHistory #ArchaeologyWalk #CommunityResearch #queenoflostcastles

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

*Reminder* Free Cambrians Walk and talk this Saturday Sept 13, 2025! Come and join @swallowtailarch.bsky.social Dr Rachel Swallow- Queen of Lost Castles 🏰- and learn all about Caergwrle Castle, Anglo-Welsh/Marches. To book: cambrians.org.uk/walks-and-ta...

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

We are delighted to welcome Huw Pryce as our CAA President for 2025/2026! Huw is an Emeritus Professor of Welsh History, Bangor University and has published widely on the history of medieval Wales and the historiography of Wales in all periods. cambrians.org.uk/meet-the-pre...

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

We had a great time on the fun and educational *free* walk and talk last Saturday (9th August) at #hillfort Moel Fenlli with Fiona Gale! Next walk is this coming Saturday (16th August) around historic Bangor with Frances Lynch. Join us! cambrians.org.uk/events/

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

**Reminder** Free Cambrians Walk and talk this Saturday (August 9, 2025, 2 pm). 'Explore the hillfort of Moel Fenlli, Clwydian Range.' 🤓 Please book via fionaegale@hotmail.co.uk

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Bu cynulleidfa dda yn gwrando ar ein darlith yn yr Eisteddfod gyda Ann Parry Owen yn traethu yn ddifyr ar eirlyfr John Jones Gellilyfdy. Diolch am ei chyfraniad gwerthfawr! @collen105.bsky.social‬

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Early August is looking busy🐝! -National Eisteddfod Lecture: Aug 6, Wrexham (A. Parry Owen, in Welsh) -Walk/Talk: Aug 9. Hillfort of Moel Fenlli, Clwydian Range. (F. Gale) -Walk/Talk: Aug 16. Historic Bangor. (F. Llewellyn) cambrians.org.uk/national-eis... cambrians.org.uk/walks-and-ta...

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Final days of our Summer Meeting - at the sublime gardens at Plas Newydd and Plas Cadnant on Anglesey. 🌞 Want to join in next time? Have you heard about our Autumn Meeting 🍂 - 19th – 21st September, 2025. cambrians.org.uk/autumn-meeti...

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

**Reminder** Free Cambrians Walk and talk this coming Sunday (July 6th, 2026). 'Exploring Llangollen' with Fiona Gale (start 2pm). Please book in advance with Fiona. More info and contact details here: cambrians.org.uk/walks-and-ta...

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Great news! A selection of the talks from our Darganfod-Discovery Conference (held on 8 March 2025 online) are now on our CAA YouTube page. Please do share these videos widely, and please subscribe to our YouTube channel. 🤩 YouTube playlist: bit.ly/4k6geDJ CAA Website: bit.ly/4442h4w

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

This review made our day, and this is why we do what we do. Thank you @pete-davies.bsky.social. We are passionate about the history and archaeology of Wales, and a great way to share this with you is on one of our free CAA walks and talks. Join us! cambrians.org.uk/dates-for-yo... 🙌

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

It is reviews like this that make our day! We are so glad that you enjoyed the walk and learned so much. We look forward to seeing you again 👍

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Darlith Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Cymru yn yr Eisteddfod (gan Ann Parry Owen) 16.30 Mercher 6ed Awst, 2025 yn Wrecsam – ymunwch â ni am ddarlith ddifyr ar y rhestrau geiriau rhyfeddol a luniodd y copïwr llawysgrifau John Jones, Gellilifdy, Sir y Fflint.

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

CAA Eisteddfod Lecture 16.30 Wednesday 6th August, 2025 (by Ann Parry Owen). Join us for our annual Welsh-language lecture on the Maes at Wrexham on the fascinating word-lists created in 1632͏-3 by the manuscript copier John Jones of Gellilyfdy, Flintshire.

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

*Change of date - Walk and Talk* Just so you know, the date of the walk and talk that was originally scheduled for 'Explore Llangollen, Denbighshire. (Leader: Fiona Gale)' has been changed to Sunday, 6th July, 2025. cambrians.org.uk/walks-and-ta...

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Do you know about our 'Dates for your Diary' page? Your one-stop shop for finding out about all the wonderful events and meetings we have planned this year. So, why not bookmark the page, grab your diary, and make some plans with us! 🏰 cambrians.org.uk/dates-for-yo...

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

‪ Join us for our #2 CAA #Cambrians Walk and Talk of 2025. Come and learn all about upland Blaenau Gwent - a multi-period landscape with a big post-industrial legacy! 📍 Trefil Quarries and beyond 📝 Sunday 15 June 🗣 Frank Olding ⏰10am - 3:00pm More info and booking: cambrians.org.uk/walks-and-ta...

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

The June lineup - come join us! Walks and Talks: June 15th, 2025. Upland Archaeology of Blaenau Gwent. bit.ly/4ckpOAy Summer Meeting: June 29th – July 4th. The Historic Gardens of North Wales. bit.ly/4kEkMTl Walks and Talks: June 29th, 2025. Explore Llangollen, Denbighshire. bit.ly/4ckpOAy

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

*Reminder*. This Saturday (10th May), come and learn all about Dinefwr from Gwilym Hughes - our CAA President 2024/2025 and Head of CADW. 📍 Dinefwr Castle, Roman Fort and Historic Parkland 📝 Saturday 10 May 🗣Leader: Gwilym Hughes ⏰2pm - 4.30pm cambrians.org.uk/walks-and-ta...

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Walks and Talks Part One 2025 : May to August – Cambrian Archaeological Association

Come and join us on our Walks and Talks Programme for 2025, free of charge, guided by experts who will lead you around a selection of walks in different areas of Wales, covering many different periods...

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Cambrian Archaeological Association @cambriansarch.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Join us for our first CAA #Cambrians Walk and Talk of 2025. Come and learn all about #Dinefwr - a jewel of a landscape spanning 2,000 years! 📍 Dinefwr Castle, Roman Fort and Historic Parkland 📝 Saturday 10 May 🗣Gwilym Hughes ⏰2pm - 4.30pm More info and booking: cambrians.org.uk/walks-and-ta...

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