Unexpected Discovery Of Huge Iron Age Roundhouse At Dinas Dinlle, Wales

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists in Wales were stunned when they unearthed a huge Iron Age roundhouse at Dinas Dinlle. This ancient structure is extraordinary, and experts say it’s the biggest discovery they’ve made in the region.

The Iron Age stone roundhouse was discovered at Dinas Dinlle. Image: Crown CHERISH Project 2019

The roundhouse, estimated to be about 2,500years-old is of fantastic build quality. It’s possible this was once home of an important figure, perhaps the chief or head of the village. Another option is the house served as a gathering place for the members of the community.

Several “pieces of Roman pottery were also unearthed, suggesting the site was once occupied during the Roman period, or those living at or using the hillfort may have traded with the Romans,” North Wales Live reports.

As many as 50 volunteers worked together with Gwynedd Archaeological Trust experts helping to excavate the 13 meters structure.

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“The discovery of a substantial stone-built roundhouse is very exciting, the structure is well-preserved and is likely to date to from the late Iron Age period.

The roundhouse discovered at Dinas Dinlle is understood to be more than 2,500 years old. Image: Gwynedd Archaeological Trust 2019

"The excavation has provided us with the opportunity to learn more about this special place’s past and to better understand how climate change is affecting coastal heritage sites,” National Trust archaeologist Kathryn Laws said.

Funded by the CHERISH project, scientists working at the site are investigating climate change and coastal heritage in Ireland and Wales - which is part of a European-funded Ireland-Wales 2014-2020 project.

Written by Conny Waters - AncientPages.com Staff Writer