Cambrian Archaeological Association
Encyclopedia
The Cambrian Archaeological Association (in Welsh, Cymdeithas Hynafiaethau Cymru) was founded in 1846 to examine, preserve and illustrate the ancient monuments and remains of the history, language, manners, customs, arts and industries of Wales
and the Welsh Marches
and to educate the public in such matters.
Its activities include holding lectures, field visits, and study tours, and publishing its journal Archaeologia Cambrensis
, and monographs. It also provides grants to support research and publication.
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
and the Welsh Marches
Welsh Marches
The Welsh Marches is a term which, in modern usage, denotes an imprecisely defined area along and around the border between England and Wales in the United Kingdom. The precise meaning of the term has varied at different periods...
and to educate the public in such matters.
Its activities include holding lectures, field visits, and study tours, and publishing its journal Archaeologia Cambrensis
Archaeologia Cambrensis
Archaeologia Cambrensis is an archaeological and historical scholarly journal, published annually in Wales by the Cambrian Archaeological Association, containing excavation reports, book reviews, and historical essays...
, and monographs. It also provides grants to support research and publication.