The stone axe sources of Penmaenmawr and Llanfairfechan formed one of the most important Neolithic tool-making centres in Britain, with axes from here travelling across much of southern Britain. Recent projects, supported by Cadw and led by Gwynedd Archaeological Trust, have mapped and tested these landscapes, revealing thousands of flakes, roughouts and working floors that tell the story of large-scale axe production. From management and survey work to excavation, outreach and community involvement, these reports highlight both the remarkable archaeological resource and the continuing efforts to protect and interpret it for future generations.
