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Archaeologia Cambrensis  
Archaeologia Cambrensis Vol. 168 (2019) cover.jpg
Motto: CYMRU VU CYMRU VYDD
(Wales Past, Wales Future)
Abbreviated title (ISO 4)
 Archaeol. Cambrensis
Discipline Archaeology
Language English, Welsh
Edited by William J. Britnell
Publication details
Publisher
Publication history
 1846–present
Frequency Annual
Indexing
ISSN 0306-6924
Links
  • Journal homepage

Archaeologia Cambrensis is a special magazine about history and old things found in Wales. It's published every year by a group called the Cambrian Archaeological Association. This magazine shares exciting stories about archaeology (studying human history through digging up old stuff) and history. You can find reports on digs, reviews of books, and notes about the association's activities. It's a great way to learn about Wales's past, including its old writings, family histories, names of places, and even folklore (traditional stories).

What Does This Journal Cover?

This magazine explores many different topics about the history and archaeology of Wales. It also covers the areas right next to Wales, called the Marches.

Exploring Wales's Past

Articles in the journal cover everything from the very first prehistoric discoveries. They also look at industrial archaeology and how landscapes changed up to the 19th and 20th centuries. Sometimes, especially in earlier years, articles even covered other Celtic nations like Brittany or Scotland.

In the 1800s, the articles often focused on ancient monuments. These included cromlechs (stone tables), chambered tombs, and hill-forts. They also wrote about Roman sites and discoveries from the Early Middle Ages. The magazine also featured the architecture of medieval Wales, like churches, castles, and monasteries.

Digging Up History Today

As time went on, into the 20th and 21st centuries, the journal started featuring longer articles. These often describe big digs and surveys done in Wales. Many of these projects received help from Cadw, a Welsh government group that protects historic sites.

The journal also includes articles that look at specific topics in more detail. For example, one issue focused mainly on the Cistercians, a type of medieval monk. You can also find lots of information about homes, from grand stately homes to traditional Welsh vernacular architecture. The history of parks and gardens is also a popular topic. The magazine also covers how towns grew and how urban archaeology developed in Wales.

How Has the Journal Been Published?

Archaeologia Cambrensis has been published in several different series over the years. This means the way the volumes are numbered has changed a bit. Many of the older magazines have been made digital. You can find them online through the Welsh Journals Online project at the National Library of Wales.

Special index books have also been published to help people find articles. These indexes cover the years 1846–1900, 1901–1960, 1961–1980, and 1981–2000. Newer volumes of the journal each have their own index inside.

Who Has Edited the Journal?

The editor is the person in charge of putting the magazine together. They decide which articles to publish and make sure everything is correct. Here are some of the people who have been editors of Archaeologia Cambrensis:

  • Harry Longueville Jones and John Williams (Ab Ithel) (joint secretaries, 1846–9)
  • Basil Jones and John Williams (Ab Ithel) (joint secretaries, 1849–53)
  • Basil Jones and (probably) E. L. Barnwell (1854–5)
  • Harry Longueville Jones (1855–70)
  • Daniel Silvan Evans (1871–5)
  • D. R. Thomas (1876–8)
  • R. Trevor Owen, (1878–91)
  • D. R. Thomas (joint editor, 1884–7)
  • J. Romilly Allen (1887–1907)
  • Rupert Morris (1908–17)
  • J. Fisher (1917–25)
  • H. Harold Hughes and Ellis Davies (1926–39)
  • Ellis Davies (1940–8)
  • Sir Cyril Fox (1949)
  • V. E. Nash-Williams (1950–5)
  • J. D. K. Lloyd (1956–69)
  • W. Gwyn Thomas (1969–89)
  • Trefor M. Owen (1990–2)
  • Nancy M. Edwards (1991–3)
  • Patricia Moore (1993–9)
  • Donald Moore (2000)
  • William J. Britnell (2001–)

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