Welsh Archaeological Trusts
Encyclopedia
The Welsh Archaeological Trusts consists of four Welsh Archaeological
Trust organisations established in the mid 1970s to respond to rescue archaeology
together with providing a uniform local archaeology service across Wales
.
The Trusts maintain Historic Environment
Records for their respective areas to provide archaeological advice to central government, planning authorities and other public bodies. Cadw
supports this heritage
management together with associated archaeological projects and conservation of sites and historic landscapes.
The four trusts
comprise:
On July 1st 2010 the four Welsh Trusts launched their online searchable HER website known as Arhwillio, at the Traftsdaeth Conference in Swansea.
The site was launched by Alun Ffred Jones AM, Minister for Heritage, who observed “Wales is the first country in Britain that has made all its archaeological records available online”, and “Archwilio will be a tremendous asset not only for the people of Wales but also for those further afield who have an interest in the rich archaeology and cultural heritage of our country”. The site contains the combined record of the four Trusts and gives the public free access to over 100,000 pieces of information about historic sites across Wales.
Archaeology
Archaeology, or archeology , is the study of human society, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and environmental data that they have left behind, which includes artifacts, architecture, biofacts and cultural landscapes...
Trust organisations established in the mid 1970s to respond to rescue archaeology
Rescue archaeology
Rescue archaeology, sometimes called "preventive" or "salvage" archaeology, is archaeological survey and excavation carried out in areas threatened by, or revealed by, construction or other development...
together with providing a uniform local archaeology service across Wales
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...
.
The Trusts maintain Historic Environment
Built environment
The term built environment refers to the human-made surroundings that provide the setting for human activity, ranging in scale from personal shelter and buildings to neighborhoods and cities that can often include their supporting infrastructure, such as water supply or energy networks.The built...
Records for their respective areas to provide archaeological advice to central government, planning authorities and other public bodies. Cadw
Cadw
-Conservation and Protection:Many of Wales's great castles and other monuments, such as bishop's palaces, historic houses, and ruined abbeys, are now in Cadw's care. Cadw does not own them but is responsible for their upkeep and for making them accessible to the public...
supports this heritage
Cultural heritage
Cultural heritage is the legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present and bestowed for the benefit of future generations...
management together with associated archaeological projects and conservation of sites and historic landscapes.
The four trusts
Charitable trust
A charitable trust is an irrevocable trust established for charitable purposes, and is a more specific term than "charitable organization".-United States:...
comprise:
- Clwyd-Powys Archaeological TrustClwyd-Powys Archaeological TrustThe Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust is an Archaeological Trust organisation established in the mid 1970s as part of the Welsh Archaeological Trusts....
- Dyfed Archaeological TrustDyfed Archaeological TrustThe Dyfed Archaeological Trust is an Archaeological Trust organisation established in the mid 1970s as part of the Welsh Archaeological Trusts....
- Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological TrustGlamorgan-Gwent Archaeological TrustThe Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust is an Archaeological Trust organisation established in 1975 as part of the Welsh Archaeological Trusts.The Trust is a charitable company The Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust is an Archaeological Trust organisation established in 1975 as part of the Welsh...
- Gwynedd Archaeological TrustGwynedd Archaeological TrustThe Gwynedd Archaeological Trust is an Archaeological Trust organisation established in the mid 1970s as part of the Welsh Archaeological Trusts....
On July 1st 2010 the four Welsh Trusts launched their online searchable HER website known as Arhwillio, at the Traftsdaeth Conference in Swansea.
The site was launched by Alun Ffred Jones AM, Minister for Heritage, who observed “Wales is the first country in Britain that has made all its archaeological records available online”, and “Archwilio will be a tremendous asset not only for the people of Wales but also for those further afield who have an interest in the rich archaeology and cultural heritage of our country”. The site contains the combined record of the four Trusts and gives the public free access to over 100,000 pieces of information about historic sites across Wales.