Medieval History
Archaeologists concerned about the future of Cosmeston Medieval Village have been joined by Penarth Assembly Member Vaughan Gething, in calling on the Vale Council to think again on its proposals for the site.
As previously reported, the council identified changes to the Medieval Village as part of proposed savings agreed at the end of February.
The proposal involves opening the village up as free entry, resulting in a reduction in staff and savings of £60,000 per year.
Click here to read this article from the Penarth Times
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Medieval History
Cosmeston: Archaeologists express concern over potential loss of 'living' medieval village
Archaeologists concerned about the future of Cosmeston Medieval Village have been joined by Penarth Assembly Member Vaughan Gething, in calling on the Vale Council to think again on its proposals for the site.
As previously reported, the council identified changes to the Medieval Village as part of proposed savings agreed at the end of February.
The proposal involves opening the village up as free entry, resulting in a reduction in staff and savings of £60,000 per year.
Click here to read this article from the Penarth Times
- Friends Of Cosmeston Medieval Village Pledge To Set Up Charity
Friends of Cosmeston Medieval Village held their first public meeting ? and pledged to set up a registered charity to operate activities at the village. Held on May 16 at the Lower Penarth Community Centre on Brockhill Way, around 40 people attended,...
- Wales: Historic Village Gets Extra Protection
A historic Monmouthshire village?s character will be preserved for future generations, after being designated a conservation area. The decision by Monmouthshire council means any plans submitted to the local authority regarding Trellech, near Monmouth,...
- Cosmeston Medieval Village Hosts University Dig
Cardiff University?s Cosmeston Archaeology Project hosted a successful open weekend at Cosmeston Medieval Village. (July 9 and 10) More than 1,000 visitors enjoyed a wide range of shows and activities. Medieval life was re-enacted by costumed characters...
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Medieval peasants and popular family events at a South Wales beauty spot could be among the latest victims of public sector spending cuts. Events and jobs at Cosmeston Medieval Village are under threat as part of cost-cutting plans which the Vale of Glamorgan...
- Hidden Medieval Village Discovered By Students
Amateur archaeologists in the Vale of Glamorgan believe they have uncovered a lost medieval village. The Time Signs archaeology students made the discovery behind the railway viaduct at Porthkerry near Barry. They are working with tutor Karl James Langford...