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28  November

Could more of Newtown's history be uncovered?

 
03/02/2023 @ 12:31
More archaeological digs could unearth more about Newtown's history, according to a report.

Archaeologists who undertook a dig at the Newtown Mound off Park Street say they found "singificant archaeological deposits" dating from the Medieval period (14th century), English Civil War Garrison (mid-17th century) and later re-landscaping in the 19th century.

And they add in a report to town councillors: "Overall, the 2022 excavation has demonstrated that the archaeological potential for both Newtown Mound and the Linear Earthwork is significantly high.

"Furthermore, if so desired, areas for further investigation to both realise the project objectives and to aid with the management and interpretation of the heritage of the sites have been identified."

The excavation was undertaken on behalf of the town council and more details of the dig will be reported in the final report that goes to the council's Economy and Environment Committee on Monday.

Undertaken the the Clwyd - Powys Archaelogical Trust, it said the support of volunteers had helped the dig.

It states: "The response to the community excavation from the volunteer experience point of view has been overwhelming.

"Volunteer numbers engaging in the project, in excess of 115 people over a period of 5 weeks, is one of the highest participation rates ever to engage in a CPAT Outreach programme.

"The project delivered the opportunity for volunteers of mixed ability to engage in both field craft and/or indoor workshops in such a way that allowed them to aid and contribute to the greater understanding of the earlier, and hitherto lesser studied, heritage of Newtown."