Wetlands Margin Survey

The wetlands of Ceredigion are recognised as important geological, ecological and palaeoenvironmental sites. Recent archaeological investigations of a timber trackway and metal smelting at Llangynfelin have emphasised the archaeological importance of these environments. Rising sea levels, continuing coastal erosion and on-going drainage are resulting in continuing damage to the peat bog of Cors Fochno, Llangynfelin, in north Ceredigion. This project, working in conjunction with the Countryside Council for Wales (who manage much of Cors Fochno), land owners, and members of the local community, will increase our knowledge of the archaeology of Cors Fochno, assess the pressures on it and recommend measures to assist in its long-term preservation.

Wetlands OS 1922: Extract from the Ordnance Survey 1922 map showing the extent of Cors Fochno

Contact: Phil Poucher