Archaeological sites · Mid Wales
Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust
Also known as: Ymddiriedolaeth Archaeoleg Clwyd-Powys
In or near Montgomery Town F.C..
Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust, now part of Heneb, focuses on preserving and promoting Wales' archaeological heritage. The organization engages communities through research, education, and outreach programs, making archaeology accessible to the public.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust (CPAT; Welsh: Ymddiriedolaeth Archeolegol Clwyd-Powys; YACP) was an educational charity, the objective of which was ‘to advance the education of the public in archaeology’. CPAT was established in 1975 and dissolved in 2024, when it merged with the three other Welsh Archaeological Trusts (WATs) to create Heneb: the Trust for Welsh Archaeology.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
CPAT was established in 1975 along with three other Welsh Archaeological Trusts. It emerged from the ‘Rescue Archaeology Group’ (RAG) which was set up in 1970 by Chris Musson, who became the first Chief Executive of CPAT. The Trust undertook pioneering work on prehistoric sites in mid-Wales, beginning with the excavation of the Breidden hillfort (Powys) which was being destroyed by quarrying. This was followed by the excavation of a late Iron Age hillslope enclosure at Collfryn (Powys), which found evidence for intensive occupation and remodelling of the site, including round-houses and ‘four-poster’ structures that were probably granaries. CPAT has also undertaken extensive excavations of…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.6423, -3.1484
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Welshpool
- Postcode
- SY21 8RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Established
- 1975
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.cpat.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5136791 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust?
- Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY21 8RP), in the parish of Welshpool.
- What is Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust?
- Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY21 8RP.
- When was Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust built?
- Built or established in 1975.
- Is Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust a protected site?
- Yes — Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust free to visit?
- Yes, Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY21 8RP.