This summer’s excavation work on the Beacon Ring hillfort on Long Mountain has begun.
This year the Clwyd-Powys Agricultural Trust is investigating the mound that’s situated at the northern end of the hillfort - under the cover of trees, and featuring an Ordnance Survey trig point.
The archaeologists were back on site on Monday, August 10.
"We’re excavating to look for construction and dating evidence of the mound, to get a better understanding of the development of the hilltop through time," said Community Archaeologist Penelope Foreman.
"The team were very glad of the cover of the trees in the hot August weather," she said.
Being in the wooded area of the hill, there are tree roots to navigate and it's inaccessible to heavy machinery the trench has had to be dug by hand.
The first layers revealed plough marks which Senior Archaeologist Richard Hankinson believes are likely from the early 20th century, when there was a brief period between tree plantations and the hill was accessible.
"We’re starting to get a clearer picture of the extent and shape of the mound now," said Ms Foreman.
On this upcoming weekend, Saturday, August 22, to Sunday, August 23, there are open days to visit the site.
Find the Facebook event 'Beacon Ring 2020 Excavation Open Days' for more information.
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