Early Medieval Cemeteries – St Brides 2009

For several hundred years visitors to the beach at St Brides Haven have noticed stone lined ‘cist’ graves eroding from the low cliffs to the north of the parish church. Over two weeks in March 2009, an excavation assessed the vulnerability of the site and determined the extent of the cemetery. Five graves, some in cists, were recognised as well as the possible boundary to the cemetery and foundations of what may be a chapel mentioned in documents.

Local volunteers participating in the excavation

St Brides Excavation 2009 Report in PDF format (opens in a new window)