Excavations uncover evidence of iron working in Trelech, suggesting a link to military activities.
Trelech was one of the largest towns in medieval Wales. The development is difficult to explain in conventional terms--archaeological research is clarifying this. Evidence has been produced for iron working in numerous parts of the town; this is contemporary with the acquisition of the lordship by the de Clare family (in 1245/46) and their initiation of military activity in the area. Excavations have revealed furnaces, buildings and a road surface.
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