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  • Discover the Past

    Welcome to the GGAT timeline. Here you can travel through time and find out about some of the many projects that we have undertaken.

  • Prehistoric

    From large hillforts to single standing stones there are nearly 3,000 known prehistoric sites and monuments in South Wales. Follow the links below to discover more about surveys and investigations at some of these remains. Learn More


    Prehistoric Funerary and Ritual Sites in Southeast Wales


    Burnt Mounds of Southeast Wales

  • Roman

    In South Wales the remains of Roman military forts and associated settlements civilian towns and villas and the roads that linked them can be found.

    Discover more about these sites follow the links.


    Romans in South Wales

    Celtic Manor

    Church Hill Enclosure

    Roman Roads in Southeast Wales

    Mumbles Hill

  • Medieval

    Whether it is a castle, abbey, church, town or rural settlement, medieval remains can be found throughout South Wales. Follow the links below to find out more about our investigations into this important heritage.


    Oystermouth Castle

    Newport Ship

    Medieval Pottery in South Wales Factsheets

    Monastic Sites in South Wales

    Monastic Life Factsheets

  • Post-medieval

    Our Historic Environment Record contains more than 13,000 records of buildings sites and monuments of 16-18th century date. The links below will take you to information about some of the projects that we have carried out at these sites.


    Windmills in Glamorgan and Gwent

    Reformation sites within South Wales

  • Industrial

    Wales has been descrided as the first Industrial Nation and South Wales contains many remains of the industries that changed the landscape. Follow the links below to find out more about our investigations of these remains.


    Ynysfach Ironworks

    Southeast Wales Industrial Ironworks Landscapes

  • Modern

    The past started just now!


    Legacy of the First World War in Wales 1914-1918


    Second World War Military Airfields of South Wales Yr1

    Military Airfields Yr1 Supplement - RAF Llandow

    Second World War Military Airfields of South Wales Yr2


    Military Aircraft Crash Sites in Southeast Wales

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