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H 298 x W 210 mm

179 pages

67 figures, 26 plates (black and white throughout)

Published Jun 1984

Archaeopress Archaeology

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Paperback: 9780947846008

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Gwernvale and Penywyrlod: Two Neolithic Long Cairns in the Black Mountains of Brecknock

By W.J. Britnell, H.N. Savory

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This volume details excavations of two Severn-Cotswold chambered cairns—Gwernvale and Penywyrlod—revealing their structure, multi-period use, burial rituals, and remains. It offers key insights into the spread of these tombs into Brecknockshire, supported by photos and reconstructions.

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Contents

List of Figures
List of Plates

 

Part 1 – Neolithic Long Cairns in the Black Mountains by W.J. Britnell

 

Part 2 – The Penywyrlod Long Cairn, Talgarth, Brecknock by H.N. Savory
Introduction
Chapter I: Description
Chapter II: The Finds
Chapter III: Discussion
Appendix: The Human and Animal Remains

 

Part 3 – The Gwernvale Long Cairn, Crockhowell, Brecknock by W.J. Britnell
Introduction

Chapter I: The Structures Revealed by Excavation
Chapter II: The Finds
Chapter III: Discussion
Appendix I: Details of Features
Appendix II: Radiocarbon Dating
Appendix III: The Human and Animal Bone Remains
Appendix IV: Petrological Examination of an axe fragment from Gwernvale


Bibliography
Index