Dinefwr Park Survey, Carmarthenshire 2003-2008

Dinefwr Park on the edge of Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, is mainly in National Trust ownership. In addition to Newton House, a 17th to 19th century mansion, and 18th and 19th century parkland, the ruins of Dinefwr Castle, two deserted medieval towns and a recently discovered Roman fort all lie within the park. In order to inform a management and conservation plan for the property, the National Trust commissioned Dyfed Archaeological Trust to undertake a topographic survey of 34 hectares of the deer park. This is the oldest part of the park and includes ancient oaks, some estimated to be 700 to 800 years old, 18th century planted woodland, picturesque walks and viewpoints. In is anticipated that further surveying will be undertaken in 2004-05.

Murphy K and Wilson H 2003 Dinefwr Park Survey, Dyfed Archaeological Trust
Report No. 2003/42

ARCHAEO-BLOG – A PROJECT DIARY OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY AND EXCAVATION IN DINEFWR PARK, LLANDEILO, CARMARTHENSHIRE, 2008

Project contact: Ken Murphy