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Midden, Whiteford Burrows

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 00046w
Trust : Glamorgan Gwent
Community : Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
Unitary authority : Swansea
NGR : SS4394
Site Type (preferred type first) : Medieval Midden

Summary :
Rutter describes a midden on "Llanmadoc Burrows" that was investigated by J.D. Davies who recovered fragments of medieval pottery and "cakes of beeswax", all of which was then deposited at Swansea Museum.

Description :
Rutter describes a midden on "Llanmadoc Burrows" that was investigated by J.D. Davies who recovered fragments of medieval pottery and "cakes of beeswax", all of which was then deposited at Swansea Museum. No other physical description of the midden is given and its exact location is unknown, Rutter only gives the grid reference listed above. (01)

Sources :
Penniman T.K , 1933 , Hyena Dens & Shell Heaps, Llanmadoc, Gower. , The Buletin of the Board of Celtic Studies : VII pt.I : 72-75
01. P Poucher (2003) The National Trust Archaeological Survey North Gower Properties: Whiteford Burrows, Llanrhidian Marsh, The Bulwark, Ryer's Down & Welsh Moor

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Compiled date : 20-04-2004


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