Journal – Castell Coch

The Cambrians Visit Castell Coch in 1912

May 25, 2025 by Jack Davies

The Cambrian Archaeological Association is a charity dedicated to preserving the history of Wales. They were founded in 1846 and have published the annual “Archaeologia Cambrensis” journal ever since. Many of the early journals are available to read online and they contain some fascinating local history. I discovered a report of the association’s tour of …

William Burges’ Plans for the Reconstruction of Castell Coch

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 by Jack Davies

It’s 150 years this month since Lord Bute instructed John McConnochie to excavate the site at Castell Coch. The results were investigated by William Burges, who was able to build on G. T. Clark’s 1850 report and present Bute with the option of either restoration or reconstruction. Burges submitted the “Castell Coch Report” to the …