Medieval History
Workmen carrying out drainage work at a hotel were shocked to uncover a piece of ancient history. The drains at the Maenan Abbey Hotel near Llanrwst were being dug up last week when the workers stumbled on two medieval walls underground.
They are believed to date back to the previous building on the site, a Cistercian abbey from the 13th century built by King Edward I.
Gwynedd Archaeological Trust is now investigating the findings and the owners hope they can be protected and used as an attraction for guests in the future.
Click here to read this article from the North Wales Weekly News
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Medieval History
Medieval wall uncovered in drains dig at hotel
Workmen carrying out drainage work at a hotel were shocked to uncover a piece of ancient history. The drains at the Maenan Abbey Hotel near Llanrwst were being dug up last week when the workers stumbled on two medieval walls underground.
They are believed to date back to the previous building on the site, a Cistercian abbey from the 13th century built by King Edward I.
Gwynedd Archaeological Trust is now investigating the findings and the owners hope they can be protected and used as an attraction for guests in the future.
Click here to read this article from the North Wales Weekly News
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An archaeological investigation at Furness Abbey in northwest England has uncovered the grave of an abbot, which includes an extremely rare medieval silver-gilt crozier and bejewelled ring. The grave, which could date back to the 12th century, was uncovered...
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Police have been called to a York building site after workmen uncovered human remains believed to come from a medieval cemetery. Fragments of human bones, which were found under a home in the Lawrence Street area, are thought to have come from a cemetery...
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