Welcome
The Cambrian Archaeological Association was founded in 1846 and it is a registered charity (no. 216249). Its charitable objects are ‘to examine, preserve and illustrate the ancient monuments and remains of the history, language, manners, customs, arts and industries of Wales and the Marches and to educate the public in such matters’.
Since its foundation the Association has published an annual journal, Archaeologia Cambrensis (free to members) which has contained articles by the foremost scholars of the day on historical documents, architectural history, family history and archaeological monuments, finds and excavations.
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News
Cambrians Wrexham Tour September 27th to 29th, 2024
Over an autumn weekend at the end of September a group of Cambrians explored a less well known corner of Wales. Staying in the centre of Wrexham in the Wynnstay Arms hotel we studiously avoided Wrexham football ground which is what the town seems to be best known for today. The group assembled on the Read more about Cambrians Wrexham Tour September 27th to 29th, 2024[…]
Meet the President – Gwilym Hughes
Gwilym Hughes The president of the Cambrian Archaeological Association for 2024-25 is Gwilym Hughes, Head of Cadw, Welsh Government. Brought up in Radyr and Creigiau, near Cardiff, he read archaeology at Southampton University, and then worked as a field archaeologist and heritage manager in Wales, northern Italy and Zimbabwe. His four years Zimbabwe included excavation Read more about Meet the President – Gwilym Hughes[…]
Report of CAA Summer Meeting, 2024 – Hay on Wye
The Report of the 170th CAA Summer Meeting which was held between the 30th June and 5th July, 2024 in Hay on Wye can be downloaded below in PDF format. Click here to download Report of CAA Summer Meeting 2024 – Hay on Wye
Walks and Talks 2024 – Part Two: August to October
The second tranche of Cambrian Archaeological Association Walks and Talks will take place in August and September when we will be guiding walks in different areas of Wales, exploring a variety of historic landscapes dating from prehistory to early modern. These are free of charge and open to all. Come and join us by booking Read more about Walks and Talks 2024 – Part Two: August to October[…]
National Eisteddfod Cambrians Lecture: Wednesday 7 August, 4:30pm
Wednesday 7 August, 4:30pm, Societies Pavilion on the Maes. It may be difficult to appreciate that the world’s finest porcelain was created in the locality of the National Eisteddfod, but that is a fact… come and hear how the Nantgarw China Works was founded by William Billingsley and how his feat was re-created 200 years Read more about National Eisteddfod Cambrians Lecture: Wednesday 7 August, 4:30pm[…]
Cambrians Autumn Meeting – Wrexham, 27 to 29 September, 2024
This year, our Autumn Meeting will be in the lovely town of Wrexham in North Wales. We will be staying at the Wynnstay Arms in central Wrexham and ideally we should all arrive by lunchtime as the afternoon activities will start 1.30pm. Friday 27th pm The afternoon will start with a tour of the fantastic Read more about Cambrians Autumn Meeting – Wrexham, 27 to 29 September, 2024[…]
Annual General Meeting – 7.30 pm, Thursday 10th October 2024
The 171st Annual General Meeting of The Cambrian Archaeological Association/Cymdeithas Hynafiaethau Cymru will be held via Zoom at 7.30 pm, Thursday 10 October 2024. Joining details will be emailed to members nearer the time. The Minutes of the 2023 AGM, the Agenda for 2024 and the 2023 Trustees Annual Report and Accounts can be viewed Read more about Annual General Meeting – 7.30 pm, Thursday 10th October 2024[…]
Christmas Lecture for 2024 – 7pm on 11th December
The Christmas Lecture for 2024 will be given on Zoom by Michael Freeman on the subject of Welsh Costume at 7 pm Thursday 11 December.
Programme for 2024
We are pleased to share that 2024 sees a continuation of the Association’s active programme of events and meetings. Our Summer (Hay on Wye) and Autumn (Wrexham) meetings are two annual highlights, and in addition to this we have organised a programme of Walks and Talks in various locations around Wales. We will also be Read more about Programme for 2024[…]
Walks and Talks 2024 Part One: June to August, 2024
In June, July and August the Cambrians will be guiding four walks in different areas of Wales, exploring a variety of historic landscapes dating from early prehistory to early modern. These are free of charge and open to all. Come and join us by booking on the walks detailed below. Another three walks in September Read more about Walks and Talks 2024 Part One: June to August, 2024[…]