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Medieval Hermitage Site on Burry Holms

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NPRN94719
Map ReferenceSS49SW
Grid ReferenceSS4009092580
Unitary (Local) AuthoritySwansea
Old CountyGlamorgan
CommunityLlangennith
Type Of SiteMONASTERY
PeriodPost Medieval
Description
Cadw SAM No.=GM473

A complex of ruined structures represent 'the hermitage of St Kenydd-atte-Holme', mentioned in 1195. Excavations in 1965-8 demonstrated the presence of pre-Norman monastic structurs, including a post-built shrine within a stone-walled enclosure.
Possible Iron Age occupation material and structures were encountered, linking the site with the defended enclosure on the west of the Isle (Nprn301302).

(source OS495 card; SS49SW19)

RCAHMW AP945091/55; 955111/49

J.Wiles 08.07.2002