What question did this study set out to answer?

The central aim was to investigate the archaeological potential of the Bryncir Quarry extension area prior to material extraction.

April 18, 2026Open Access

Bryncir Quarry, Phase 3.3 Extension: Archaeological Strip, Map and Record Project

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The central aim was to investigate the archaeological potential of the Bryncir Quarry extension area prior to material extraction.
Conducted archaeological investigation over 30 days between April and June 2024.
Followed a Written Scheme of Investigation as advised by the archaeological planning advisor.
Mapped and recorded findings of any significant structures and occupation evidence.
Identified evidence of outlying occupational activity potentially dating back to prehistoric times.
Discovered remains of two subcircular structures present in the excavation site.
Documented a ditch that extended into further phases of the project.

Abstract

The work was undertaken as a condition of planning consent to enable the extension of the extraction of raw material within the quarry. The investigation was undertaken in accordance with a Written Scheme of Investigation produced in response to advice given by Tom Fildes, acting as the archaeological planning advisor. The archaeological work was undertaken over 30 days between April and June 2024. The investigation revealed evidence of outlying occupational activity which is possibly prehistoric in date. Furthermore, it was established that the remains of two subcircular structures were present along with a ditch that continued into further phases of this project

Bryncir Quarry, Phase 3.3 Extension: Archaeological Strip, Map and Record Project

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