Archaeological Sites in Wales

The archaeology of Wales has produced some of the most important evidence for the study of early hominins in Europe; including the most westerly remains of Neanderthals that date to 230,000 years ago, and the oldest ceremonial burial of about 29,000 years. Artefacts and features of later periods of prehistory, from Neolithic megalithic monuments to beautifully crafted Iron Age objects, are as interesting and significant. A study of these more recent periods reveals a region that has developed a distinct cultural identity, despite strong links with neighbouring areas. Read more about Archaeology in Wales.

Find Archaeological Sites by Region in Wales

For our list of recommended archaelogical sites click the region on the map or use the list on the left.

Wales is divided into 22 unitary authority areas which we have grouped as follows:

• North Wales (Isle of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham)
• South Coast (Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea)
• Borders (Powys, Monmouthshire)
• South Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Newport, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Neath Port Talbot)

Resources

• Wikipedia - Local Government in Wales: Counties of Wales.