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This project explores the archaeology of the medieval towns of southwest Wales through a series of detailed town studies. Each report brings together evidence from excavations, surveys, historic maps, and documentary sources to chart the development of these towns from their origins in the Middle Ages through later periods of change. Together, the series provides a valuable overview of how urban life, trade, and settlement patterns evolved in the region, offering an important resource for researchers, planners, and anyone interested in the medieval heritage of Wales.

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