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Saturday, 14 March 2020

Archaeologists make 'exciting' discovery in Caernarfon


ORIGINAL parts of the Caernarfon town walls have been unearthed during the construction of a new community health centre.

Several other signifcant artefacts, which date as far back as the 13th century, have also been discovered during a survey conducted by Conwy Valley-based CR Archaeology.

The discoveries made at Antur Waunfawr's Porth yr Aur site have come as a result of building work taking place for their new Beics Antur project.

The yard was formerly owned by local transportation company, Pritchard Bros, and it is adjacent to the medieval town walls, which are designated as a Scheduled Monument by CADW.

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