The Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust ( cy, Ymddiriedolaeth Archeolegol Morgannwg-Gwent) is an

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Trust organisation established in 1975 as part of the

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 ...

. The Trust is a charitable company (Registered in Wales, No: 1276976; Registered Charity No. 505609) whose principal objective is to educate the public in archaeology which it achieves by such diverse means as are allowed in its Articles and Memorandum of Association. It owns, maintains and continually enhances the Regional Historic

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Record, which includes information on more than 25,000 known archaeological and historic sites and monuments, and is a prime tool for education and research. The Trust provides an archaeological planning service jointly funded by the Unitary Authorities and

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, Currently more than 22,000 planning applications are checked each year for implications to the Historic Environment. Actions are advised to ensure that proper assessments are carried out and appropriate measures implemented to ensure that Historic

interests are protected. As a result of potential conflicts of interest this area of work is separately staffed and funded and governed by a Code of Conduct approved by Cadw. The Trust also provides general advice through its Heritage Management Services to a variety of institutions and organisations including the Forestry Authority, CCW, Statutory Undertakers, the

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, and the Church in Wales. The Trust is also a reporting station for the Portable Antiquities scheme. The Trust through its Projects teams undertakes assessments, evaluations, surveys, watching-briefs, building recording and excavations in South Wales and elsewhere. It has had extensive involvement with many major developments in the area. In addition Projects staff carry out area wide monument assessment and

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works with the intention of improving the information and evidence base to support enhanced protection of the historic environment. The Trust has an active commercial archaeology team, based in a separate office in Newport. This is the location of one of the archaeological projects undertaken in

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- the Newport Ship, which was excavated in 2002.Nigel Nayling and Toby Jones, 'The Newport Medieval Ship: Archaeological Analysis of a Fifteenth Century Merchant Ship' i
Evan T. Jones and Richard Stone (eds.), The World of the Newport Medieval Ship: trade, politics and shipping in the mid-fifteenth century (University of Wales Press, 2018)
/ref> The Trust has also contributed to developing research agendas through publication of its work. It promotes knowledge and learning about the past through publication, displays, leaflets, lectures and talks and seeks to involve the community of southeast Wales in its work. The Trust is a Registered Organisation with the

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and requires all employees, whether corporate members of the Institute or not, to adhere to the Institute's Codes and Standards as a condition of employment.

Notable people

* Henry Owen-John, Deputy Director of the Trust 1977-1991 * H.N. Savory, Chair of the Trust 1976-1984 * Andrew Marvell, Director of the Trust since 2004

References

External links

Website of the Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological TrustArchwilio
website to access the Historic Environment Records (HERs) of Wales (held by the 4 Welsh Archaeological Trusts) {{Authority control Archaeology of Wales Archaeological organizations Historical organisations based in Wales

Notable people

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