Heritage Minister to visit Cosmeston Medieval Village
The Welsh Assembly’s Minister for Heritage, Rhodri Glyn Thomas
will be visiting Cosmeston Medieval Village on Wednesday 12
September, where The Vale of Glamorgan Council and Cardiff
University archaeologists are helping the public to
reconstruct the past.
The only known reconstructed "living history"
medieval village in Britain, Cosmeston Medieval Village, near Penarth,
features costumed historical interpreters, buildings, artefacts,
gardens and rare breeds showing life in Wales during the fourteenth
century.
First explored 30 years ago, a new long term
community archaeology and research project has now since been
launched undertaken by Cardiff University's school of history and
archaeology, working together with the Vale of Glamorgan
Council.
The Minister and guests will be welcomed to
the site by Vale Mayor Councillor Clive Williams, before the
delegates attend an international conference ‘Ruralia’, hosted by
the University’s School’s centre for medieval society and
culture.
Professor John Hines, from Cardiff
University's school of history and archaeology, said: “Cosmeston is
a unique heritage project in Britain. Our new Cosmeston Innovation
and Engagement project is helping to deepen public appreciation
creating pride in of this significant site by working with the
community, and adding to the attractions for ng more visitors.”