Senni Valley contains archaeological sites of interest dating back to the end of the last ice age 10,000 years ago.
Resources
- Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust, CPAT, helps to protect, record and interpret the historical landscape. It has many links to other archaeological websites.
- Royal Commission
on the Ancient & Historical Monuments of Wales. COFLEIN is the online
interactive mapping and database for the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW).
Core Archaeological Record iNdex (CARN) is the the public entry-point to the
Extended National Database for Wales, a national information resource for
archaeology and architecture compiled by archaeological organisations across
Wales. They provide a facility to search for entries. A detailed archeological survey of the Eastern half of the Brecon Beacons was carried out in 2008.
- The National Library of Wales is the central repository of information on Wales
- The Powys
County Archive, CAO, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG is the
county repository for information, duplicating much of the local information
held at the National Library.
The archive material is held in a new warehouse at Unit 29 Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6DF.
To arrange a visit to CAO, phone 01597-826088 or fax 01597-826087 or email to make an appointment. It holds a wide range of records, including- Parish registers, including for Defynnog, the largest parish in Brecknockshire, with information on baptisms from 1695-1939, marriages from 1695-1983 and banns from 1695-1984, on microfilms.
- Trade directories from 1791 to 1986, which contain lists of tradesmen, services and individuals.
- Local newspapers
- Census returns for 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901 on microfiche.
- Maps, Photographs etc.
- The Severn Estuary Levels Research Committee reports on the archaeology and palaeoenvironment of the Severn Estuary, which gives insight into conditions and human activities over several thousand years in this part of Britain.
Updated 02/07/2020