The Gwynedd Archaeological Trust ( cy, Ymddiriedolaeth Archeolegol Gwynedd) is an
Archaeological
Archaeology or archeology is the scientific study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. The archaeological record consists of artifacts, architecture, biofacts or ecofacts, sites, and cultural landscap ...
Trust organisation established in 1974; it is one of four
Welsh Archaeological Trusts
The Welsh Archaeological Trusts ( cy, Ymddiriedolaethau Archaeolegol Cymru) are four archaeological organisations established in the mid-1970s to respond to rescue archaeology. They are independent charitable trusts which together provide a uniform ...
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The trust maintains Historic
Environment
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* Natural environment, all living and non-living things occurring naturally
* Biophysical environment, the physical and biological factors along with their chemical interactions that affect an organism or ...
Records for their area to provide archaeological advice to central government, planning authorities and other public bodies. The Gwynedd Archaeological Trust along with the other
Welsh Archaeological Trusts
The Welsh Archaeological Trusts ( cy, Ymddiriedolaethau Archaeolegol Cymru) are four archaeological organisations established in the mid-1970s to respond to rescue archaeology. They are independent charitable trusts which together provide a uniform ...
were pioneers in developing
Historic Environment Records (HERs). In the 1970s Wales was the first part of the UK to develop a fully national system of what were then called ‘Sites and Monuments Records’; this fully computerised system was pioneered by Don Benson who was then Chief Executive of the
Dyfed Archaeological Trust
The Dyfed Archaeological Trust ( cy, Ymddiriedolaeth Archaeolegol Dyfed) is one of the four Welsh Archaeological Trusts established in the mid-1970s with the charitable object 'to advance the education of the public in archaeology'. Its core are ...
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The Welsh Government is required to maintain HERs as a statutory obligation under the ''Historic Environment (Wales) Act'' 2016; these active databases are an essential component of the planning system in Wales.
Notable people
* Andrew Davidson, Director of the Trust since 2011
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Nancy Edwards
Nancy Margaret Edwards, (born 8 January 1954) is a British archaeologist and academic, who specialises in medieval archaeology and ecclesiastical history. Since 2008, she has been Professor of Medieval Archaeology at Bangor University.
Early l ...
, Chair of the Trust 2004-2018
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A.H.A Hogg, Chair of the Trust 1982-1983
* David Longley, Director of the Trust 1992-2011
See also
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Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust
The Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust (CPAT) ( cy, Ymddiriedolaeth Archeolegol Clwyd-Powys (YACP)) is an educational charity which was established in 1975. Its objective is ‘to advance the education of the public in archaeology’. CPAT is one of ...
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Dyfed Archaeological Trust
The Dyfed Archaeological Trust ( cy, Ymddiriedolaeth Archaeolegol Dyfed) is one of the four Welsh Archaeological Trusts established in the mid-1970s with the charitable object 'to advance the education of the public in archaeology'. Its core are ...
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Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust
The Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust ( cy, Ymddiriedolaeth Archeolegol Morgannwg-Gwent) is an Archaeological Trust organisation established in 1975 as part of the Welsh Archaeological Trusts.
The Trust is a charitable company (Registered in ...
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Cadw
(, a Welsh verbal noun meaning "keeping/preserving") is the historic environment service of the Welsh Government and part of the Tourism and Culture group. works to protect the historic buildings and structures, the landscapes and heritage s ...
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References
External links
Website of the Gwynedd Archaeological Trust
Archaeology of Wales
Archaeological organizations
Organisations based in Gwynedd
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