Busman’s Holiday Part Two

12 May 2023 | Ambrey Annals

This Easter we were back in Ireland and took in a couple of days on the Dingle Peninsula (Corca Dhuibhne) in County Kerry. This beautiful area is rich in archaeological sites from prehistoric hut circles to promontory forts and early Christian sites, so the perfect...

Why do I have to pay for archaeology and how much does it cost?

19 Apr 2023 | FAQs

Archaeological works have been a part of planning law since 1990. The purpose of archaeological works is to ensure that these irreplaceable remains are not lost to development. Over the last 33 years, thousands of archaeological sites have been recorded ahead of...

What happens if you find human remains?

19 Apr 2023 | FAQs

It is unusual to encounter unexpected human remains in the course of archaeological work, but if this happened best practice guidance would be followed. The remains would initially be left in situ, covered and protected and the local Coroner would have to be informed....

What happens if you find treasure?

19 Apr 2023 | FAQs

It’s very rare to find artefacts of any monetary value on archaeological sites but in the event that any artefacts are encountered that would constitute ‘treasure’ (as defined by The Treasure Act, 1996) Ambrey Archaeology would be obliged to report the find to the...

What happens if you find a Roman villa?

19 Apr 2023 | FAQs

Prior to carrying out archaeological evaluations and archaeological monitoring and recording, the likelihood of encountering a villa or something equivalent is considered, sometimes with the use of a desk based assessment or geophysical survey, with the purpose of...

Keeping up with the Droneses!

24 Jun 2021 | Ambrey Annals

Put simply, drone flying regulations require pilots to stay a certain distance from people and roads. This means that a lot of consideration has to go into choosing a location and a time for flying. As a drone-flying newbie, I’m getting used to carrying...

Ambrey holiday snaps – Cymer Abbey

6 Jun 2021 | Ambrey Annals

Cymer Abbey, was a late 12th century Cistercian foundation. Located by a river at the foot of the Rhinog mountains, it was a daughter house of Abbey Cymhir, near Rhayader. The cloisters of the abbey were never completed, and it looks like stones were robbed following...

Our First Guided Tour!

2 Apr 2019 | Ambrey Annals

Ambrey Archaeology’s first guided tour will take place on Saturday 15th June 2019 . We’re going to visit the ‘three castles’ of Monmouthshire – Grosmont, Skenfrith and White Castle – dating from the late 11th century, they were...

Grosmont Castle

19 Mar 2019 | Ambrey Annals

Grosmont Castle is one of three in Monmouthshire which for a time were held together for a period to form a single lordship. The other castles were Skenfrith and White Castle. Visiting the three together makes for a fascinating day of immersion in the history of the...

Busman’s holiday

13 Mar 2019 | Ambrey Annals

Archaeology isn’t just something we do…it’s a way of life. So my kids find when we’re on holiday; it’s not just about family time and not sticking to a timetable, or even about finding the best locations for ice creams or hot chocolates...