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Friday, 30 October 2015

National Monuments Record of Wales Archives and Library Bulletin - October 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.


October 2015


Archives
Additional Information
  • Paper copy of digital images showing the inscribed stone at Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog, taken by Nancy Edwards: 2015. Cat. No. 611210
  • Tracings and rubbings of Caldey Island Ogam Stones, produced by Nancy Edwards: 2001. Cat. No. 611216 
  • Photocopy of an article by J. Barry Davies published in the newsletter Pentyrch and District Local History Society, February 2001. Cat. No. 611698 
Cadw Guardianship Monument Drawings
  • Batch of 19 Cadw guardianship monument drawings, scaled plans for the suggested layout of the Regimental Museum in the Queen's Tower, Caernarfon Castle. Date range 1958-1964. Covers material relating to Caernarfon Castle, Town Wall, Shire Hall/ County Court. Ref. No. CGM25
  • Cadw guardianship monument drawing, proposed renovations at Llangar Church, dated May 1974. Ref. No. CGM26
  • Cadw guardianship monument drawing, detailed scaled plan of Custodian's Cottage, Tretower Court, dated August 1938. Ref. No. CGM27 
Cotswold Archaeology Projects Archive
  • Project archive relating to Historic Building Recording at Penygarn Heights, Pontypool. Produced in 2014 by Cotswold Archaeology: Project No: 4990, Report No: 14337. Ref. No. CA038
  • Project archive relating to an Archaeological Watching Brief at Sutton Mawr Farm, Moulton, Produced in 2014 by Cotswold Archaeology: Project No: 4717. Ref. No. CA039
  • Project archive relating to an Archaeological Watching Brief at Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff, produced in 2015 by Cotswold Archaeology: Project No: 5318, Report No 15161. Ref. No. CA040
  • Project archive relating to an Archaeological Watching Brief at Mayfield Avenue Gas Main Replacement, Porthcawl, produced in 2015 by Cotswold Archaeology: Project No: 5405, Report No 15285. Ref. No. CA041
  • Project archive relating to an Archaeological Watching Brief at Asda Newport Petrol Station, Pillgwenlly, Newport, produced in 2015 by Cotswold Archaeology: Project No: 5247, Report No 15289. Ref. No. CA042
  • Project archive relating to an Archaeological Watching Brief at Port Talbot Steelworks, produced in 2015 by Cotswold Archaeology: Project No: 5078, Report No 14580. Ref. No. CA043
  • Project archive relating to an Archaeological Evaluation carried out at Western Land at Brackla, Bridgend produced in 2013 by Cotswold Archaeology: Project No: 4367, Report No 13425. Ref. No. CA044
  • Project archive relating to a Heritage Assessment in relation to Marine Designation carried out on wreck sites on Sarn Badrig including two designated wreck sites (Diamond and Tal-y-Bont) and four potential wreck sites investigated (Sites 7176, 7177-8, 7180, 7181). Ref. No. CA045 
Drawings Collection
  • Architects drawings of Hay Castle: 2015. Cat. No. 610517-C.610522 
  • Conjectural reconstruction drawing of Bryn Teg Enclosure, as published in RCAHMW’s
    publication Mynydd Hiraethog: The Denbigh Moors 2011: 2011. Cat. No. 610679
  • Conjectural reconstruction drawing of Hafod Nant y Griafolen, as published in RCAHMW’s publication Mynydd Hiraethog: The Denbigh Moors 2011: 2011 Cat. No. 610680
  • Conjectural reconstruction drawing of Bernig 44 ring cairn, as published in RCAHMW’s publication Mynydd Hiraethog: The Denbigh Moors 2011: 2011 Cat. No. 610681 
  • Pencil sketch of the inscribed stone at Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog, produced by Nancy Edwards: 2015. Cat. No. 611204 
General Digital Donations Collection
  • Scale drawing of the inscribed stone at Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog, produced by Charles Green from illustrations provided by Nancy Edwards: 2015. Ref. No. DD2015_020
  • Photo survey of Wesleyan Chapel, Risca, produced by Tony Jukes, 2015. Ref. No. DD2015_021 
Gwynedd Archaeological Trust Projects Archives: Ref. No. GATP004_001
Digital records relating to Cae Ty Gwyn Playing Field and Environs, Caernarfon. GAT Project Record Number G2060; Report Numbers 773, 783, 840, 1025, 1103.

Covering dates: 2009-2013.

Harry Brooksby Collection: Ref. No.HBC
Collection of records relating to buildings in Wales, collected or produced by Harry Brooksby during his career at RCAHMW.

Covering dates: 1965-2000

Investigators Digital Photography
  • Digital photographs of Bethel Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Puncheston: 2014. Ref. No. DS2015_201
  • Digital photographs of Llangloffan Baptist Chapel, Llangloffan: 2014. Ref. No. DS2015_202 
  • Digital photographs of Penybont Independent Chapel, Ford: 2014. Ref. No. DS2015_203 
  • Digital photographs of Smyrna Baptist Chapel, Puncheston: 2014. Ref. No. DS2015_204 
  • Digital photographs of St Mary's Church, Puncheston: 2014. Ref. No. DS2015_205 
  • Digital photographs of St Peter's Church, Little Newcastle: 2014. Ref. No. DS2015_206
  • Digital Photographs of Horeb Chapel, Mynyddygarreg: 2011. Ref. No. DS2015_207
Horeb Sunday School, Carmarthenshire. NPRN: 12650 DS2015_208_002 (C.611197)
  • Digital photographs of Horeb Sunday School, Mynyddygarreg: 2011. Ref. No. DS2015_208
  • Investigators' digital photograph of the Maes Gwenllian monument: 2007. Ref. No. DS2015_209
  • Investigators' digital photograph of the gatehouse at Kidwelly Castle: 2010. Ref. No. DS2015_210
  • Digital photographs of Saron Chapel, Llanbadarn Fawr: 2003. Ref. No. DS2015_211
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of the East Martello Tower, Pembroke Dock: 2009: Ref. No. DS2015_212
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of the Tivoli Cinema, Mumbles: 2008. Ref. No. DS2015_213
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of St Mary's Church, Pilleth: 2008. Ref. No. DS2015_214
Holy Well, Pilleth, Powys. NPRN: 306353 DS2015_215_002 (C.611197)
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of the Holy Well at St Mary's Church, Pilleth: 2008. Ref. No. DS2015_215
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of Fenn's Moss Peat Processing Works, Wrexham: 2011. Ref. No. DS2015_216
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of Dolbadarn Castle. Llanberis: 2008. Ref. No. DS2015_217 
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of Plas y Bettws Pigsty, Bridgend: 2011. Ref. No. DS2015_218 
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of Plas y Bettws, Bridgend: 2011. Ref. No. DS2015_219 
  • Investigators' Digital Photography Adit and Ramp, Floor 1, Diffwys Quarry: 2015. Ref. No. DS2015_220
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of Alabama Slate Mill, Floor 2, Diffwys Quarry: 2015. Ref. No. DS2015_221
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of Blaenau Ffestiniog: 2015. Ref. No. DS2015_222
Diffwys Slate Quarry, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd. NPRN: 85487 DS2015_223_001 (C.611577)

  • Investigators' Digital Photograph of Diffwys Slate Quarry, Blaenau Ffestiniog: 2015. Ref. No. DS2015_223 
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of Incline Drum House, Floor 0, Diffwys Slate Quarry: 2015. Ref. No. DS2015_224
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of Mill, Floor 0, Diffwys Slate Quarry: 2015. Ref. No. DS2015_225
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of Building and Weighbridge, Floor 6, Diffwys Slate Quarry: 2015. Ref. No. DS2015_226 
  • Investigators' Digital Phtography of Incline Drum House, Floor 6, Diffwys Slate Quarry: 2015. Ref. No. DS2015_227
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of the Uphaulage Incline Winding House, Floor 6, Diffwys Quarry: 2015. Ref. No. DS2015_228
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of a hut at Diffwys Slate Quarry: 2015. Ref. No. DS2015_229
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of Floor 1 to Floor 0 incline, Diffwys Slate Quarry: 2015. Ref. No. DS2015_230
  • Investigators' Digital Photograpy of Floor 0 to Floor 5 incline, Diffwys Slate Quarry: 2015. DS2015_231
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of the Incline linking Diffwys Quarry to the Festiniog Railway: 2015. DS2015_232 
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of Floor 3 to Floor 0 incline, Diffwys Slate Quarry: 2015. DS2015_233
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of the 'R' incline, Diffwys Slate Quarry: 2015. DS2015_234
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of the Votty and Bowydd Slate Quarry: 2015. DS2015_235
  • Investigators' Digital Photography of Mill, Floor 6, Diffwys Slate Quarry: 2015. DS2015_236
  • Photo survey of Lanlash Farmhouse and Farm Buildings taken by Geoff Ward October 2010. DS2015_237
  • Photo survey of the Combination Range at Lan Lash Farm, taken by Geoff Ward, February 2010. DS2015_238
  • Photo survey of Birchy Bank, Aberhafesp, taken by Geoff Ward, November 2014. DS2015_239
  • Digital photographs of Bryn Dinas: 2015. DS2015_240 

Marshfield to Uskmouth Pipeline Collection
Digital files associated with the watching brief at the construction of Marshfield to Uskmouth pipeline.

Covering dates: 2008-2009

Melingriffith Water Pump Refurbishment
Digital archive comprising Appendices 1-11, produced by Oxford House (Risca) Industrial History Society, relating to the Melingriffith Water Pump Refurbishment Project.

Covering dates: 2011

Penrhyn Quarry Offices Collection: Ref. No. PQO_134-151
Digital photographs of the Penrhyn Slate Quarry Offices, Llandygai, Gwynedd.

Covering dates: 1968-2002.

Pembrokeshire Historic Garden Sites Collection: Ref. No PHGS1
Miscellaneous research records in a digital format relating to historic garden sites in Pembrokeshire produced or collated by The Welsh Historic Gardens Trust.

Covering dates: 2007

RCAHMW Chapels Photographic Collection
  • Myfrgell Chapel, Llandysul; Photo survey comprising 2 B&W prints taken by Stephen Hughes: c.2001. Cat. No. 611406 

RCAHMW Digital Survey Collection
  • RCAHMW Digital Survey, Capel Als, Llanelli: 2008. Ref. No. DSC2015_CAL
  • Archive relating to an RCAHMW digital survey of Castell Malgwyn: 2006. Ref. No. DSC2015_CMHC 
  • Archive relating to an RCAHMW digital survey of Glantywi, Llanegwad, carried out by Geoff Ward, Nov 2011. Ref. No. DSC2015_GLC
  • Archive relating to an RCAHMW digital survey of the basement at the Old Gaol, Love Lane, Denbigh showing the layout of the cells and exercise yard, carried out by Geoff Ward and Daniel Jones, July 2012. Ref. No. DSC2015_OGD
  • Archive relating to an RCAHMW digital survey of Birchy Bank, Aberhafesp, carried out by Geoff Ward and Richard Suggett, Nov 2014. Ref. No. DSC2015_BB 

RCAHMW Uplands Initiative
  • Archaeological survey archive from the Sennybridge Dry Training Area Upland Survey undertaken by Trysor; including report in 2 parts with pro-forma recording sheets and photographs: 2008. Ref. No. SDT2008
  • Digital photographs relating to a survey archive produced during an upland survey of Trannon East, undertaken by Trysor Archaeology. Ref. No. TR2005
  • Survey archive consisting of hard copy report and digital copy on CD, along with digital photographs and database, and black and white photographs and colour slides, produced by Oxford Archaeology North during the Llyn Aled and Gwytherin Upland Survey: 2003. Ref. No. LAG2003
  • RCAHMW Uplands Survey archive from Llyn Brianne, consisting of an Archaeological survey report and digital photographs: 2007-2008. Ref. No. LB2007
  • Archive from an RCAHMW Uplands Initiative survey of Mid Glamorgan (West) consisting of finished report, recording sheets, and digital photographs: 2010-2012. Ref. No. MGW201
  • Digital photographs relating to a survey archive produced during the upland survey of Mynydd Hiraethog (NE), undertaken by Oxford Archaeology North: 2004. Ref. No. MH2005
  • Digital photographs relating to a survey archive produced by R. Hankinson during the Mynydd Hiraethog Upland Survey undertaken by CPAT: 2007. Ref. No. MH2006
  • Digital photographs relating to a survey archive during an upland survey of Mynydd Llangatwg undertaken by John Winterburn Archaeological Services: 2005. Ref. No. ML2005
  • Digital photographs relating to a survey archive produced by Trysor for the Plynlimon Glaslyn South Survey Archive: 2006. Ref. No. PGS2006

Ynyslas Nature Reserve Survey Research Archive
  • List detailing the contents of hard-copy binders associated with a Non Intrusive Survey of Ynyslas Nature Reserve - Aberdyfi Estuary: 2010-2012. Ref. No. YNR05
  • GIS files and gazetteer associated with a Non Intrusive Survey of Ynyslas Nature Reserve - Aberdyfi Estuary: 2010-2012. Ref. No. YNR06
  • MS Powerpoint presentations associated with a Non Intrusive Survey of Ynyslas Nature Reserve - Aberdyfi Estuary: 2010-2012. Ref. No. YNR07
  • Oral testimonies associated with a Non Intrusive Survey of Ynyslas Nature Reserve - Aberdyfi Estuary: 2010-2012. Ref. No. YNR08
  • Photologs (XL) associated with a Non Intrusive Survey of Ynyslas Nature Reserve - Aberdyfi Estuary: 2010-2012. Ref. No. YNR09
  • Poster plan and leaflet guide associated with a Non Intrusive Survey of Ynyslas Nature Reserve - Aberdyfi Estuary: 2010-2012. Ref. No. YNR10
  • Reports associated with a Non Intrusive Survey of Ynyslas Nature Reserve - Aberdyfi Estuary: 2010-2012. Ref. No. YNR11
  • Research results from HER and Archive searches associated with a Non Intrusive Survey of Ynyslas Nature Reserve - Aberdyfi Estuary: 2010-2012. Ref. No. YNR12 

Books

Coles, J., Fenwick, V. & Hutchinson, G. (eds.), 1993, A spirit of enquiry : essays for Ted Wright, Wetland Archaeology Research Project, Exeter.

Heather and Hillforts Landscape Partnership, 2007, Y grug a'r caerau : partneriaeth tirwedd ar gyfer Bryniau Clwyd a Mynydd Llantysilio = Heather and hillforts : a landscape partnership for the Clwydian Range and Llantysilio Mountain, Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Sir Ddinbych, Rhuthin.

Lee, E. Mark, 1993, Coastal planning and management: a review, HMSO, London.

Lindley, Phillip, 2007, Tomb destruction and scholarship: medieval monuments in early modern England, Shaun Tyas, Donington, Lincs.

Machin, R., 1978, The House of Yetminster, Department of Extra-mural Studies, University of Bristol (Thesis).

Moseley, Pat & Rudry Local History Group, 2008, Ruperra Castle: War and flames 1939-1946, Pat Jones-Jenkins, Monmouth.

Royal Commission on the Church of England and other religious bodies in Wales and Monmouthshire, 1910, Royal Commission on the Church of England and other religious bodies in Wales and Monmouthshire. Volume II. Minutes of evidence.book 1 (questions 1 to 17,874), HMSO, London.

Royal Commission on Ancient Monuments in Wales and Monmouthshire, 1912, Royal Commission on Ancient Monuments in Wales and Monmouthshire : minutes of evidence given before the Royal Commission on Ancient Monuments in Wales and Monmouthshire appointed to make an inventory of the ancient and historical monuments and constructions of Wales and Monmouthshire and to specify those which seem most worthy of preservation, with appendices and index. Vol. 1, HMSO, London.

Ruperra Castle Preservation Trust, 2014, Ruperra Castle. Part IIa: Out of the Ashes. Video recording, Ruperra Castle Preservation Trust.

Ruperra Castle Preservation Trust, 2011, Ruperra Castle. Part III: War and flames. Video recording, Ruperra Castle Preservation Trust.

Simcox, Simon, 2015, Hidden houses of Gwynedd 1100-1800, Simon Simcox, Leeds.

Smith, Janet & Yonow, Nathalie, 1995, The coast of Dyfed and South West Glamorgan : an environmental appraisal, Field Studies Council, Shrewsbury.


Journals

Antiquaries Journal vol. 95 (2015)

Antiquity vol. 89 no. 347 (October 2015)

Archaeology Ireland nos. 112 & 113 (Summer & Autumn 2015). Donated by Dr. John Kenyon

Archaeology Ireland Heritage Guide no. 69: The Route of Táin Bó Cuailnge in County Louth (June 2015)

Archaeology Ireland Heritage Guide no. 70: The Cistercian Abbey of Boyle, Co. Roscommon (September 2015)

Army Historical Research Society Journal nos. 285-369 (1993-2014). Donated by Dr. C.S. Briggs

Below! Quarterly Journal of the Shropshire Caving & Mining Club, no. 2015:3 (Summer 2015)

Britannia vol. 46 (2015)

British Archaeology no. 145 (Nov/Dec 2015)

C20: The Magazine of the Twentieth Century Society issue 3:2015

Capel Local Information Leaflet 78: Llanuwchllyn (October 2015)

Casemate no. 104 (September 2015)

CBA Newsletter no. 35 (Autumn 2015)

Chapels Society Newsletter no. 60 (September 2015)

Conservation Bulletin no. 74 (Summer 2015)

Current Archaeology no. 308 (November 2015)

Etifeddiaeth y Cymry rh. 61 (Hydref 2015)

Gower Society Newsletter, Autumn 2015

Heritage in Wales no. 61 (Autumn 2015)

Merioneth Historical and Record Society Journal vol. 17 pt. 1 (2015)

Military Historical Society Bulletin nos. 171-254 (1987-2014), also a few earlier issues. Donated by Dr. C.S. Briggs

Mining History vol. 19 no. 3 (Summer 2015)

Pembrokeshire Life (October 2015)

Post-Medieval Archaeology vol. 49 pt. 1 (2015). Donated by Dr. John Kenyon

Railway and Canal Historical Society Bulletin no. 458 (Nov/Dec 2015)

Railway and Canal Historical Society Journal vol. 38 pt. 6 no. 224 (November 2015)

Risca Merlin: Journal of Oxford House Industrial History Society no. 5 (Autumn 2015)

Sanctuary: The Ministry of Defence Sustainability Magazine no. 44 (2015)

The Victorian no. 50 (November 2015)

Welsh Mills Society Newsletter no. 121 (October 2015)

Welsh Railways Research Circle Newsletter no. 144 (Autumn 2015)


Journals Current Awareness

Antiquaries Journal vol. 95, p. 367: Review of Radnorshire from Above.

Archaeology Ireland no. 112 p. 12: ‘Ogham preserved digitally – 3D technology for a 3D script’ by Nora White et al. [article on 3D modelling of early inscribed stones]

Below! 2015:3, p. 3: ‘Trip report – Fron Goch, Saturday 18th July 2015’ by Alan Robinson; p. 6: ‘Trip report – Cwmystwyth 18th & 19th July 2015’ by Steve Holding [accounts of field trips to lead mines in Ceredigion]

Britannia vol. 46, p. 15: ‘Observations on Roman Pottery from Pudding Pan and the Thames Estuary and Early Surveys’ by Mark Redknap [RCAHMW Commissioner]; p. 267: ‘Cefn-Brynich Farm: a New Claudio-Neronian Fort in the Usk Valley, Powys, Wales’ by Jeffrey L. Davies and Toby G. Driver; p. 282: [in ‘Roman Britain in 2014, Sites Explored’] ‘Wales’ by E.M. Chapman [details of a number of Welsh sites]

C20: The Magazine of the Twentieth Century Society p. 49: Review (by Robert Drake) of Stained Glass from Welsh Churches by Martin Crampin; p. 55: ‘A Day in Newport’ by Robert Drake [report of the Society’s visit to South Wales]

Current Archaeology no. 308, p. 5, Letters section: two letters commenting on Christopher Catling’s article on Welsh slate; p8: ‘Prehistoric food for thought at Llanmaes’ [fragments of bone reveal ‘enigmatic feasting practices’]

Mining History vol. 19 no. 3 passim: the proceedings of the NAMHO conference (‘Mining Legacies: history, archaeology and environmental impact’) held at Aberystwyth University in 2013. Several Wales-related papers: p. 3 ‘Managing the Environmental Legacies of Frongoch Lead and Zinc Mine’ by Paul Edwards and Frances Murphy; p. 21: New Investigations and New Ideas on Prehistoric-Roman Metal Mining and Smelting in Wales’ by Simon Timberlake; p. 67: ‘Penmaenmawr Quarries’ by Tony Brewis; p. 74: ‘Lead and Zinc Mining in Flintshire – the Engineering Legacy for New Development’ by Keith H. Nicholls and Jon Hutchinson; p. 89: ‘Management of the Mining Heritage on Mynydd Parys’ by David Jenkins

Railway and Canal Historical Society Journal vol. 38 pt. 6 no. 224, p. 342: ‘Transportation of Corris slate before 1878’ by Paul Braithwaite

Sanctuary: The Ministry of Defence Sustainability Magazine no. 44, p. 34: ‘Managing the historic environment on the Defence estate in Wales’ by Jonathan Berry, Cadw

The Victorian no. 50, p. 12 ff.: ‘Top Ten Endangered Buildings 2015’ includes Kinmel Hall (grade I listed); p. 24 ff., Casework section: Wales and the Midlands lists the former Cardiff University Settlement Buildings, Splott, by Robert Weir Schultz (threatened with demolition), St. John the Evangelist Church, Rhydymwyn, Flints. by J.L. Pearson (grade II*; the Victorian Society objects to proposed internal alterations).


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Wednesday, 28 October 2015

My first week at the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales





My name is Lucie Hobson and I’m the new Library and Enquiries Assistant at the Royal Commission. I am completely new to the Royal Commission so the purpose of this blog is to provide a flavour of my first week learning the ways of the Library and Enquiries Service!

My own background lies in the study of the history of Wales, having recently graduated from Aberystwyth University with a degree in History and Welsh History. Even so, I admit that I was unaware of the resources available at the RCAHMW; part of the role of the RCAHMW’s Public Enquiries service is to utilise these resources to bring the work of the Commission to a wider audience.

I was really nervous on my first day, which involved an induction to office health and safety procedures, meeting other staff members, and trying (and failing) not to get lost – fortunately there was always somebody friendly to point the way! I didn’t feel I had really ‘arrived’ until the afternoon, when I had my IT and e-mail accounts set up.

As part of my induction programme, I was introduced to the databases that I would be using to assist with public enquiries, and I learnt about resources such as Coflein and the People’s Collection Wales. On my second and third days I spent time with different staff members to gain an overview of aspects of the Commission’s work, such as aerial photography, mapping, record conservation, and site surveys, and how this information is all made available within the archive and library service.

Retrieving archive material from the stores of the National Monuments Record of Wales.
On my fourth and fifth days I had my first taste of working in the library and visited the numerous stores to collect material requested by members of the public – my unfamiliarity with archival cataloguing made this, at first, seem an insurmountable task! Fortunately, after a steep learning curve I was soon finding my way around, as this was to be one of my main tasks as Library and Enquiries Assistant. After my first week, I’m now looking forward to playing an active role in the work of the Library and Enquiries service; the diversity and range of the library and archive collections mean that I’ll never know what I’m likely to discover next.

By Lucie Hobson


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Monday, 26 October 2015

Exploring the Wreck of the ROYAL CHARTER with Cotswold Archaeology





Recent accessions to the Royal Commission’s Digital Collections include a series of short video clips of the 2014 exploration of the famous Anglesey wreck by Cotswold Archaeology. The programme of work was undertaken on behalf of Cadw and included a multi-beam echosounder survey which identified small areas of iron wreckage still upstanding on the seabed.

Contemporary engraving of the ROYAL CHARTER
The ROYAL CHARTER was a Liverpool-registered steamship built at the Sandycroft Ironworks on the River Dee. In its time, it was a celebrated fast passenger ship sailing a regular service to Australia – each round trip circumnavigating the globe. On its last return trip to Liverpool, it was only a few hours from River Mersey when it was caught in a tremendous storm. The storm had the strength of a hurricane and eventually drove the ship ashore near Moelfre on Anglesey. In the hours that followed a terrible tragedy unfolded with the vast majority of the passengers (including families with young children) being drowned. A monument stands on the cliff above the site today.

Welsh mariners onboard whose lives were lost include Thomas Jones and William Davies of Caernarvon; Griffith Jones, carpenter, and John Rees of Nefyn; William Hughes of Amlwch; Henry Williams of Cemaes; John Jones of Holyhead; and Isaac Griffiths of Moelfre.

One of the gravestones commemorating victims in St Gallgo’s churchyard.
Many of the dead were buried in the graveyard of St Gallgo’s Church, where Reverend Stephen Roose Hughes was the Rector. When Charles Dickens later visited the church, he wrote of the hundreds of letters Reverend Hughes had received inquiring about relatives and friends.

The archive service of the State of Victoria, Australia, has recently made available records of passengers arriving and embarking on ships for the port of Melbourne. These records include a list of passengers who were early confirmations for the ROYAL CHARTER’s last voyage. Notable amongst these are individuals and families whose graves can be seen today in the churchyard.

A short clip of underwater video and a copy of the last passenger list for the ROYAL CHARTER have been added to the resources created for the Great Storm of 1859 by the Royal Commission on the People’s Collection Wales.

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Friday, 23 October 2015

Ordnance Survey Large Print Collection





A significant proportion of the Aerial Photographic Collections within the National Monuments Record of Wales comprises large prints from the Ordnance Survey Aerial Mapping Programme. The prints are square format, measuring 30” x 30” (75x75cm) or more, dating from between 1962 and 2009. The large prints reveal an amazing level of ground detail.


A recent addition to the aerial photographic collections includes a significant number of large prints. However, a small number of photographs have no identification details on them. They cannot be included in our collections unless we know the area they cover.

Can you help us identify where this is? We believe it may have been taken in the early to middle part of the 1990s. To the left of the frame there is a straight section of main road, approaching the outskirts of a settlement. At the bottom corner there is a small industrial site, and a quarry located on the other side of the road. On the right-hand edge of the photograph there is a range of farm buildings, close to a house with a distinctive circular feature within the grounds – see the detailed view below.


If you know where this photograph was taken, please contact our offices.


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By Medwyn Parry


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Thursday, 22 October 2015

Inspirational Archives: Come and be inspired by the Royal Commission’s archives 18 November, 12pm–7pm





As part of this year’s Explore your Archives campaign, the Royal Commission will be hosting Inspirational Archives: a programme of events designed to stimulate the creative use of our archives.

On Wednesday, 18 November 2015, we are holding an Open Day, inviting visitors to come and discover the many unique collections in our archives – and to be inspired to create something of their own.

The day will include creative workshops, and demonstrations on 3D modelling, reconstruction drawing, animations, photography, digital resources (LiDAR, GIS) and much more. In addition there will be exciting talks by the Royal Commission’s aerial investigator, Dr Toby Driver, on Patterns from the Past: The Wonders of the Aerial Archive and by its photographer, Iain Wright, on Through the Photographer’s Lens.


A selection of work by the Mad Mountain Stitchers, a group of highly-creative textile artists inspired by the unique collections in the National Monuments Record of Wales, will also be on display, including their wonderful wall hanging, Big Pit. The artists will also be on hand to talk about their work, and the materials and techniques used in their creation.

Throughout the afternoon and evening, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the vast range of the Royal Commission’s collections of photographs, maps, plans, drawings, texts, and other material in the National Monuments Record of Wales.

Visitors will be welcome to participate in workshops, working with students from Aberystwyth University’s School of Art to think creatively about using the archives to produce poetry, short stories, works of art, textiles, models, sculpture, knitting, cakes or anything else you feel inspired to produce.

Submission of work – having been inspired to create a piece of work in whatever medium – visual or written – please send us a digital version (photograph, recording, text document etc) by e-mail (nmr.wales@rcahmw.gov.uk) together with the submission form before 17 January 2016. Submissions will form part of an online exhibition called the Inspirational Archives Collection on the People’s Collection Wales website where you will be able to view, comment and share. A selection will also be published by Planet and shown in an exhibition in the New Year – details to follow.

For further information, please contact the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, Plas Crug, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 1NJ, telephone: 01970 621200, email: nmr.wales@rcahmw.gov.uk

All are welcome. All events are free. Join us for the day and be inspired!


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Wednesday, 21 October 2015

Bargains at Swansea Museum’s Local History Book Fair, Saturday, 24 October 2015





This Saturday, 24 October 2015, staff from the Royal Commission will once again be attending The Royal Institution of South Wales’s annual Local History Book Fair at Swansea Museum between 10am and 4 pm. The day will offer the opportunity to buy new local history books, second-hand and antiquarian books, historical maps and paintings, postcards and much more. Authors, publishers and bookshops, representatives of local history societies, as well as staff from the Royal Commission, will be on-hand throughout the day to answer enquiries and chat to visitors. In particular, this year we will be offering a special discount of 50% or less on many of our publications. These will include:

Cymru Hanesyddol o'r Awyr / Historic Wales From the Air,

Fields of Play: The Sporting Heritage of Wales,

The Western Brecon Beacons: The Archaeology of Mynydd Du and Fforest Fawr,

Mynydd Hiraethog: The Denbigh Moors,

Roman Frontiers in Wales and the Marches,

Aerofilms: A History of Britain From Above,


Many of our other recent publications will also be available including our new titles:

Welsh Slate - Archaeology and History of an Industry
Llechi Cymru - Archaeoleg a Hanes
Darganfod Tai Hanesyddol Eryri / Discovering the Historic Houses of Snowdonia

all at a 10% discount. There will also be a rare opportunity to buy a range of duplicate journals from the Royal Commission’s library.

The day promises to be a wonderful opportunity for all, so please come and join us!


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