The Cold Bath House at Dinefwr Park, Llandeilo

An archaeological evaluation excavation was undertaken by Cambria Archaeology
in July 2007, on behalf of the National Trust at the postulated location of the cold
bath house located within the Deer Park at Dinefwr Park Llandeilo (NGR
SN6077722539). The excavation was intended to ascertain the presence,
character and degree of survival of the bath house, with a view to informing the
future management of the site. A series of hand-dug trenches were excavated to
locate and reveal surviving elements of the demolished structure. Sufficient
portions of surviving sub-floor wall footings and the remains of the plunge pool
were exposed, from which the plan of the building can be extrapolated. Building
materials recovered during the excavation provide some evidence for the
construction and possible appearance of the building.
The excavation was undertaken with the participation and engagement of
volunteers from the local community and assistance from National Trust Staff
(see acknowledgements for names of volunteers). A successful public open day
was held to present the discoveries made to visitors to Dinefwr Park.