Creigiau Cemmais Round Barrow Cemetery 2009-10

A geophysical survey conducted around a round barrow cemetery, which is a scheduled ancient monument, revealed a previously unknown oval enclosure, probably an Iron Age defended settlement. At least one and possibly two small rectangular features with central pits may be buildings – the date and function of these is unknown. To the west of the oval enclosure other ditches are also of a size compatible with a defensive function. At least two phases are present. The relationship between these ditches, the round barrow cemetery and the oval enclosure is unclear.

Following the successful survey of spring 2009 described above, additional survey was carried out in the spring of 2010. This survey included a known round barrow and added to our knowledge of the sites discovered in 2009.

The Crugiau Cemmais geophysical survey

Geophysical Report of Crugiau Cemmais, Nevern, Pembrokeshire
(in PDF format, opens in a new window)

Project Contact: Pete Crane