National Monuments Record of Wales Archives and Library Bulletin - September 2015

Welcome to the latest monthly edition of the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) Archives and Library Bulletin which lists all newly catalogued material.
http://www.rcahmw.gov.uk/HI/ENG/Our+Services/Donate+Records/Recent+Acquisitions/. The archival items, library books and journal articles are all available to view in our public reading room. The full archive catalogue is available on Coflein and contains digital copies of many of the items listed.

Our Library and reading room is open:
Monday – Friday 09.30 – 16.00, Wednesday 10.30 – 16.30.
An appointment is advisable.

September 2015

Archives
Additional Information: C.609864
Field notes/drawings relating to Y Faner/ Ty Vanner, Cymer Abbey, Merioneth; produced by Peter Smith

Covering dates: c.1992

Aeon Archaeology Projects: Ref. No. AAP

• Digital report and photographic material relating to an archaeological assessment for Rhug Hydro scheme, Druid, Denbighshire. Report No. 0001: 2012. Ref. No. AAP/013
   
• Digital report with survey and photographic material relating to an archaeological evaluation for 17-19a Park Street, Denbigh, Denbighshire. Report No. 0056: Feb 2015. Ref. No. AAP/014
   
• Digital reports with survey and photographic material relating to an archaeological evaluation at Hendre Eirian Hydro Scheme, Barmouth. Report No. 0029: 2014-2015. Ref. No. AAP/015
   
• Digital reports and photographic material relating to an archaeological evaluation at Penmorfa Water Main Renewal. Project Code 0036: 2014. Ref. No. AAP/016
   
• Digital report and photographic material relating to a Level 2 Historic Building Record at Killins Farm, Killins Lane, Shotton. Project Code A0050: 2014. Ref. No. AAP/017

Cadw Guardianship Monument Drawings: Ref. No. CGM

• Cadw guardianship monument drawings relating to drainage at Eagle/ Well Tower, Caernarfon Castle: 1924. Ref. No. CGM23/001-003
   
• Cadw guardianship monument drawing, sketch plan showing principal antiquities, Caernarfon: undated. Ref. No. CGM23/004
   
• Cadw guardianship monument drawings relating to Caernarfon Castle and Town Wall: 1911-1974. Ref. No. CGM23/005-068

Derek Parker Clywedog Dam Collection: Ref. No. DPCD
Collection of material, produced by Derek Parker, relating to the construction of Clywedog Dam: including a report and a set of digital images copied from slides originally produced by Mr Parker.

Covering dates: 1960-1964

Drawings Collection

• Measured drawings showing ground and first floor plans of the Bryn-y-Parc, Denbigh: 2002. Ref. No. 3784.S2 - S3
   
• Reconstruction drawing showing 13-15 Vale Street, Denbigh, as a hall house with cross wing: 2013. Ref. No. 3823.S1
   
• Measured drawing showing plan of Siop Clwyd, Denbigh: 2013. Ref. No. 3824.S1
   
• Measured drawings showing plans of Plas Machynleth restored to circa 1765 based on architects plans: 1994. Ref. No. 3825.S1
   
• Preliminary perspective drawings relating to Neuadd Cynhinfa, Llangyniew: c.1992. Ref. No. 3648.S9-S10
   
• Cutaway reconstruction drawing of Stone House Farm: 2002. Ref. No. 3820.S2
   
• Measured drawings showing plans and detail at Supercards, Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth: 1987. Ref. No. 3826.S1-S3 

Emergency Recording Collection: Ref. No. ERC2015_005
Digital records comprising plans and statements for developments at Llanishen Reservoir Dam, Glamorgan.

Covering dates: 2011

General Digital Donations Collection
Aerial photograph showing Pant Waungorrwg Barrow, taken by Paul Davis: 3rd July 2015. Ref. No. DD2015_009_093

Pant Waungorrwg Barrow. NPRN: 225514 DD2015_009_093 C.610088

Aerial photograph showing Mynydd Eglwysilan Dyke, taken by Paul Davis: 15th July 2015. Ref. No. DD2015_009_094-095

Aerial photograph showing Garth Hill Barrows IV and V, taken by Paul Davis: 19th July 2015. Ref. No. DD2015_009_096-097

Garth Hill Barrow IV NPRN: 93062 DD2015_009_096 C.610091

Aerial photograph showing the hillfort and pillow mounds at Twyn y Gaer taken by Paul Davis: 23rd May 2015. Ref. No. DD2015_009_098 - 099

Investigators Digital Photography
Digital photographs of Pen-Y-Graig, Denbighshire: 2015. Ref. No. DS2015_177

Pen-y-Graig, Denbighshire NPRN: 421210 DS2015_177_001 C.609702

• Digital photographs of Llwydcoed Farm, Montgomeryshire: 2015. Ref. No. DS2015_178
   
• Digital photographs of Hay Castle: 2015. Ref. No. DS2015_179
   
• Digital photographs of Croes-Wen Farmhouse, Monmouthshire: 2015. Ref. No. DS2015_180
   
• Digital photographs of Hendre Stable, Llwyngwril, Merioneth: 2015. Ref. No. DS2015_181
   
• Digital photographs of a Clom building near Cemmaes Farm, Caernarfonshire: 2015. Ref. No. DS2015_182

Martin Davies Roman Roads Archive: Ref. No. MDRR
Material collected, or produced, by Martin Davies relating to Roman Roads in Wales.

Covering dates: 2000-2015

Michael Lewis Clywedog Dam Album: Ref. No. MLCD
Scanned copy of a photo album containing photographs (with annotations), taken during the construction of Clywedog Dam by Michael Lewis, Consultant and Design Engineer, Halcrow.

Covering dates: 1964-1967

National Monument Record Site Files

• Photographs relating to Swansea Canal, Morfa Copperworks, and Morfa Silver Works: 1968. Ref. C.610000 - C.610005
   
• Photographs relating to Hafod Copperworks Tramway Viaduct: 1977-1980. Ref. C. 610008 - C.610011
   
• Photographs relating to bridges, and the Landore Viaduct, Swansea Canal: 1968. Ref. C. 610014 - C.610017, C.610033, C.610038
   
• Copy of an illustration of the Hafod Copperworks as it may have looked in 1889, with Swansea Canal in foreground: undated. Ref. C.610018
   
• Detail drawings showing timber features at 18-22 Great Darkgate Street: 1987. Ref. C.610416
   
• Two prints of Blackpill Bridge and Oystermouth Tramroad: showing a horse drawn carriage on the Oystermouth tramroad, and crossing the bridge: c.1825. Ref. C.609905
   
• Black and white prints relating to various bridges on the Swansea Canal: c.1921-1980. Ref. C.609914, C.609925, C.610022 - C.610025, C.609965 - C.609969, C.610000 - C.610001
   
• Black and white photographs relating to Cwm Pit Colliery site, Landore, view from from the newly reclaimed Pentre Pit site in 1980, showing Morris Castle on the hill: 1980. Ref. C.609928
   
• Black and white photographs relating to Pont-y-Shoot, Morriston: views of western and eastern primary abutments and south elevation and Nant Gelli arch: c.1978. Ref. C.609931
   
• Material relating to Hafod Works, Limekiln, and Railway, Landore: 1969-1975. Ref. C.609932, C.609963 - C.609964
   
• Material relating to Swansea Canal: 1978-1979. Ref. C.609936, C.609939, C.609943, C.609945
   
• Two illustrations relating to Landore Viaduct, showing activity around the viaduct and Swansea canal, probably at the opening of the viaduct in 1850: 1980-1987. Ref. C.610020 - C.610021
   
• Composite image (comprising six images) showing panoramic view to the east of part of Swansea, from Town Hill: c.1980-1985. Ref. C.609970
   
• Eight small black and white prints showing elevations of Clydach warehouse, Swansea Canal: c.1978. Ref. C.609971
   
• Two black and white prints relating to Morfa Copperworks and Dock, Swansea Canal: c.1968-1985. Ref. C.609983
   
• Photographs relating to Morfa Copperworks’ railway bridge: c.1968 - C.609989, C.609991. Ref. C.609992

RCAHMW General Scanned Image Collection: Ref. No. RGS2015_03
Digital copy of an original pencil drawing by Penry Williams, showing the church of St. Mary at Ystradfellte

Covering dates: undated

RCAHMW Radnorshire Farmsteads Publication Collection: Ref. No. RCRF09
Field notes and drawings relating to Radnorshire Farmsteads; produced by RCAHMW

Covering dates: 1970-2000

Vernon Hughes Collection: Ref No. VHC

• Measured drawings produced or collected by Vernon Hughes over a number of years including his time as a student: 1945-1990. Ref. No. VHC07
   
• Miscellaneous records on various themes, produced or collected by Vernon Hughes over a number of years including his time as a student: 1945-1990. Ref. No. VHC08
   
• Assorted published views of Welsh interest, collected by Vernon Hughes, including Buck prints: undated. Ref. No. VHC09

Books

Adams, Philip, 2015, Not in our name: war dissent in a Welsh town, Philip Adams, Ludlow.

Barnes, B., 1982, Man and the Changing Landscape: a Study of Occupation and Palaeo Environment in the Central Pennines, Merseyside County Council et al., Liverpool.

Brereton, J. M., 1990, The Brecon Beacons National Park, David & Charles, Newton Abbot.

Brown, Ian, 2004, Discovering a Welsh landscape : archaeology in the Clwydian range, Windgather, Macclesfield.

Calvocoressi, R. 1978 Marine Painting; 84 Illustrations, Phaidon, London.

Denman, D. R., Roberts, R. A., Smith, H. J. F., 1967, Commons and village greens: a study in land use, conservation and management based on a national survey of commons in England and Wales, 1961-1966, Leonard Hill, London.

Hawkes, J., 1973, A guide to the prehistoric and Roman monuments in England and Wales, revised edition, Book Club Associates, London.

Le Gros Clark, Wilfred, E., 1972, The fossil evidence for human evolution: an introduction to the study of palaeoanthropology, 2nd edition, University of Chicago Press.

Mann, J. C., 1971, The Northern Frontier in Britain from Hadrian to Honorius: Literary and Epigraphic Sources, Museum of Antiquities, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Monkhouse, F. J., & Wilkinson, H. R., 1966 Maps and diagrams; their compilation and construction, 2nd edition, Methuen, London.

Ponting, G. & M., 1978, The standing stones of Callanish, Gerald and Margaret Ponting, Callanish.

Rees, S., 1981 Ancient agricultural implements, Shire, Aylesbury.

Scottish Archaeological Forum 4, (1972) – issue devoted to Scottish ring cairns.

Strategy, Research and Action Ltd, 1995, National Monuments Record : Archaeological and Historical Information : Final Report, Strategy, Research and Action Ltd.

Journals

Archive: The Quarterly Journal for British Industrial and Transport History no. 87 (September 2015)

BSI Update Standards (September 2015)

Capel Newsletter no. 66 (Autumn 2015)

Current Archaeology no. 307 (October 2015)

Flintshire Historical Society Journal vol. 40 (2015)

The Historic Environment Policy and Practice, vol. 1 no. 2 and vol. 2 nos. 1 & 2 (2010 and 2011) [no subscription, these 3 issues found recently in addition to one already held]

Maplines no. 23 (Summer 2015)

Pembrokeshire Life (September 2015)

Twentieth Century Architecture vol. 12 (2015) [Houses: Regional Practice and Local Character]

Journals Current Awareness

Current Archaeology no. 307, p.4 ff. (Letters section): ‘Flowering families’ referring to article on Snowdonia’s historic houses in CA 303, and describing a wall-painting of a married couple in Althrey Hall, Bangor-on-Dee; ‘Writing the past’, commenting on Chris Catling’s article in CA 306 on Welsh slate industry; p. 10: ‘Holt Castle [Denbighshire] restored to royal glory’ [about a digital reconstruction of the castle undertaken by the Castle Studies Trust]; p. 26: ‘Full circle? Ten new facts about Stonehenge’ by Chris Catling; p. 48 (Sherds section) – Chris Catling on the heritage of public conveniences, queer histories, stinkpipes, and hauntings in a planning context.

Contact us

If you have any comments or enquiries, please feel free to contact us:
NMRW Library and Enquiries Service
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales
Crown Building, Plas Crug
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion SY23 1NJ

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Fax: +44 (0)1970 627701
Email: nmr.wales@rcahmw.gov.uk
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Commissioners’ Open Business Meeting, 22 October, 2015

The Commissioners appointed by the Crown to oversee the work of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales will hold a meeting in public on Thursday, 22 October, 2015 at the Royal Commission’s office in Aberystwyth from 4.30pm to 7pm. The meeting is an important part of the Royal Commission’s commitment to public accountability and transparency, and anyone who is interested is welcome to attend and observe the Commission at work.

The meeting will be chaired by Dr Eurwyn Wiliam, and the Secretary, Christopher Catling, will make a short presentation on the Commission’s future work. Light refreshments will be served after the meeting, when there will be an opportunity to talk informally to the Chairman, Secretary and Commissioners.

The meeting is free to attend but spaces are limited and will be made available on a first-come first-served basis. The meeting will be conducted in English. Simultaneous translation into Welsh will be provided if you let us know when booking that you would like this service to be provided.

Please contact Nicola Roberts – nicola.roberts@rcahmw.gov.uk; tel: 01970 621248 – to reserve a place or to request further information.


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RCAHMW Foyer Display: Chapels

We have a brand new foyer display so thought it a good idea to share it on the blog for those of you unable to visit.

The Welsh chapel is one of the most distinctive and iconic building types in Wales, often known as 'The Architecture of Wales'. Chapels contribute greatly to both our urban and rural landscapes. Go anywhere in Wales and you will see these often imposing buildings at the heart of every community. The Royal Commission has been at the forefront of recognising their cultural, social and architectural importance at a time when they have come under increasing threat from closure and demolition. Working with volunteers from Capel, photographic societies and interested individuals, we have run a nationwide project to record, survey and gather information on them before they disappear. We are very grateful for the invaluable help of these local volunteers and for all the information and photographs they have provided.

The latest part of this work has been with Addoldai Cymru over the past year. Addoldai Cymru (Welsh Religious Buildings Trust) is a charity set up to take into ownership a selection of redundant chapels that are historically and/or architecturally significant to the story of chapel building and Nonconformity in Wales. Together we have created a website for people to access this information and to be able to contribute their own photos and memories of the chapel/s they know.

We have held community days at four of the Trust's chapels and gathered information from people for whom that chapel was central to their lives.

© Betsan Haf Evans: CelfCalon

The display includes a remarkable audio recording, contributed at one of these events, of Elizabeth James talking (and singing) to her grandson about the Great Revival of 1904–05. It was recorded in 1984 when she was 100 years old and describes her experiences as a young teacher in Maesteg when Evan Roberts came to preach. A new revival may start here among staff who have started humming the songs!

Listen here: http://www.peoplescollection.wales/items/400526

With the wealth of material held in the National Monuments Record of Wales archive on chapels of every denomination and from every part of Wales it was hard to choose what to include in the display, especially as we have only a small cabinet. In the end we decided to focus on the richness of chapel interiors, those decorative details, fixtures and fittings, which tell their own story about, for example, the importance of the pulpit and Sedd Fawr, how the need for more seating space was solved with balconies, and how chapels were heated and lit.

We have a Bible from 1874 as well as a number of key books held in our library on Welsh chapels and their significance to Wales.

Finally, we have two scale models lovingly crafted by members of staff for the display.

If this has sparked an interest in discovering more, or you have material to upload about your chapel, please visit the website: http://www.welshchapels.org/

By Helen Rowe


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Conflict Archaeology in Wales and the Wider World - 20 November 2015

Chartered Institute for Archaeologists and WelCAAP
Welsh Conflict Archaeology Advisory Panel

National Library of Wales (Council Chamber)
20 November 2015 

Delegate Cost: £15.00 (includes tea and coffee).

Lunch ordered at time of booking: £8, or bring your own.

The Welsh Conflict Archaeology Panel (WelCAAP) is organising a one day seminar in partnership with the CIfA Cymru / Wales Group introducing the concepts, themes and current projects concerned with conflict archaeology in Wales and the wider world.

Originating in the Cadw C20th Military sites Working Group and with representatives from Cadw, the Royal Commission, the four Welsh Archaeological Trusts, Historic England, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation and other agencies and national bodies. WelCAAP exists to raise the profile of recent conflict archaeology in Wales and the impacts on the communities and landscapes of Wales. as well as to disseminate best practice pertaining to the identification, research, protection, conservation, interpretation and presentation of eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth century conflict sites across the historic environment in Wales.

This one-day seminar will introduce delegates to current UK (and wider) research themes, projects and management issues, and will feature papers on a range of topics including military field archaeology, First World War themes, the Home Front in Wales, aviation archaeology and community archaeology. Offers of exhibitions are welcome. 

For further information please contact:
Toby Driver, toby.driver@rcahmw.gov.uk +44 (0)1970 621207 or
John Latham jernstlatham@gmail.com +44 (0)7774 877834.

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Job Vacancy - Executive Assistant (Corporate Business Unit)

Location: Aberystwyth

Salary Range £22,400 to £25,750pa
37 hours per week – permanent appointment
(Appointment will be at or near the minimum of the pay band) 

JOB PURPOSE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF ROLE:
The Executive Assistant reports directly to the Secretary who is the CEO of the Commission and is part of a team which form the Corporate Business Unit.

The Executive Assistant assists the Secretary in ensuring that the Commission complies with its governance and reporting commitments in a timely manner and in line with best practice as set out by the Welsh Government and that the Commission’s good record in this area of activity is maintained.

An application form and further details are available from:-
Mrs S. J. Billingsley
RCAHMW
Plas Crug
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 1NJ

E-mail: sue.billingsley@rcahmw.gov.uk
Tel: 01970 621230
Fax: 01970 621246

Closing date for applications is 11 October 2015.
The Royal Commission is an equal opportunities employer

Full details: http://bit.ly/1Lgk9uv


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Heritage Open Day Holyhead, 19 September 10am–4.30pm

The Royal Commission will be joining staff from the Holyhead Town Heritage Initiative in a day-long celebration of Holyhead’s architectural past. The event will focus on the Roman fort and St Cybi’s Church, and will include demonstrations of Roman life and Roman re-enactors in full regalia. At 11am and 2pm the Royal Commission’s architectural historian, Richard Suggett, will lead a guided tour focusing on St Cybi’s Church and its environs. Each tour will last approximately 1½ hours. To join the tour meet in the tearoom at the Ucheldre Centre, Millbank, Holyhead, Anglesey, LL65 1TE.

Pre-booking through the Royal Commission is advised.
For booking, please contact: nicola.roberts@rcahmw.gov.uk 01970 621248

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