In 2011, Dyfed Archaeological Trust carried out a four-week excavation at St Bride’s Haven, revealing over 35 early medieval graves. Bone preservation was poor due to acidic soils, but the layout and burial forms provided valuable comparisons with other cemeteries studied through the Pembrokeshire Early Medieval Cemeteries Project. Finds included an iron knife and a lead bead-like object, while geophysical survey around the present churchyard suggested enclosure ditches and possible medieval settlement features. Although limited by preservation, the excavation contributes important insights into burial practices and the wider historic landscape at St Bride’s Haven.
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