AN EVENT to celebrate archaeology and heritage in Ceredigion is to be held in Aberystwyth next month.

The Dyfed Archaeological Trust will be hosting an Archaeology Day to showcase the richness of Ceredigion’s past through a series of presentations, exhibitions and discussions of recent archaeological research and investigation work in the region.

Among the projects to be covered on the day, which will be held at the Morlan Centre between 10am and 4.30pm on Saturday, 5 March, are: Recent excavations at Mill Street car park, Aberystwyth; the story of Pont Ceunant, a Victorian hydro-electric power station for the Frongoch metal mine; Neolithic, Roman and Early Medieval activity in north Ceredigion - new evidence from recent excavations; Ynyslas Slate Hulk: the highs and lows of recording an intertidal shipwreck; the developing archaeology and history of Llanrhystud, its eroding beach and cliffs in their wider coastal setting.

Speakers include Louise Barker, archaeological investigator and Iestyn Jones, project manager for Archaeology Wales, and Dyfed Archaeological Trust’s Ken Murphy and James Meek.

The day is open to anyone interested in Ceredigion’s heritage, but places are limited and booking is essential. Attendance is £5.

If you wish to attend, are a member of a local community heritage group or historical society and would like to present a poster showcasing your work at the Archaeology Day, contact Felicity by calling 01558 825994, or e-mail [email protected] to book a place.

For further information about projects and volunteering opportunities with the Dyfed Archaeological Trust, check out the website www.dyfedarchaeology.org.uk