The HER is the main resource that is available to all parties researching the archaeology of Southeast Wales.

Visit our Research Pages to learn all about our projects

Discovering the past through the delivery of a broad range of publicly and privately funded archaeological investigations and studies within South Wales and further afield.

Advising Local Planning Authorities in southeast Wales on the impact of development on the archaeological resource. We also provide briefs, approve project designs and monitor archaeological fieldwork in the region.

Welcome to the website of the Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust and the opportunity to find out more about the archaeology of southeast Wales

We currently hold about 25,000 records of archaeological and historical interest and make this information available to all those who have an involvement in the past whether as researchers, developers, school children or farmers. As our aim is to advance the education of the public in archaeology, we hope you will find something of interest in these pages. Learn more about GGAT

Contact Us

Please email us at enquiries@ggat.org.uk or visit our Contact Us page.

The Institute for Archaeologists Is the professional organisation for archaeologists in the United Kingdom. GGAT is a Registered Organisations with the IFA.

Cadw is the Welsh Assembly Government's historic environment division

Latest News

Community Archaeology Placements 2012–13. Applications Now Open! 03/01/12 Learn more

Happy New Year from all at GGAT!

Excavations at the former Ynysfach Ironworks, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales 14/10/11 Learn more

Exciting Bronze Age discovery found on South Wales Common 16/08/11 Read the full story here

Historical documents unearthed during Swansea excavation 27/07/11 Read more here

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Conserving and enhancing the historic environment whilst helping the public to understand and enjoy it.

Conserving and enhancing the historic environment whilst helping the public to understand and enjoy it.

The Trust is registered as a charity to educate the public in archaeology, and plays a vital role in helping people learn about their past.

The HER is the main resource that is available to all parties researching the archaeology of Southeast Wales. Holding nearly 25,000 records, the HER is an important educational and management tool.

Working in partnership with Cadw to enhance protection and understanding of the Historic Environment.

Discovering the past through the delivery of a broad range of publicly and privately funded archaeological investigations and studies within South Wales and further afield.

Advising Local Planning Authorities in southeast Wales on the impact of development on the archaeological resource. We also provide briefs, approve project designs and monitor archaeological fieldwork in the region.