Excavations at Abergavenny 1962-69. II: Medieval and later

Key Points

• The research aims to investigate the historical development of Abergavenny between Roman occupation and the medieval period.
• Excavations were conducted on multiple sites along the town's defensive line.
• Artifacts including pottery, metal, bone, and stone objects were collected and analyzed.
• Historical context was provided by examining murage grants and comparing it with other Welsh towns.
• No evidence was found to connect the 800-year gap from Roman to medieval times.
• A proposed layout for the 12th-century town was developed for future validation.
• Artifacts from various periods were documented to provide insight into the town's evolution.

Abstract