Hidden History in the Welsh Mountains

The mountains of Wales are rich in natural resources which have been exploited over millennia, often by people who also lived and farmed there. This human activity has left a wealth of evidence in the landscape, revealing fascinating insights into what life was like in the Welsh uplands. Featuring more than 200 sites, this book offers both a rich visual history and a practical guide to archaeological features hidden in the Welsh mountains. Each section provides physical descriptions of the kinds of archaeological evidence to be found, tips on how to identify sites accurately and an explanation of why these features are found where they are.