Volunteers uncover ‘hugely exciting’ burial site underneath Welsh park
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New ancient discovery unearthed at popular dog walking spot
- Volunteer archaeologists uncovered a Bronze Age burial site at Trelai Park in Cardiff, Wales.
- Human remains, believed to be cremations from the Bronze Age, were found in three pits during an archaeological dig.
- The cremations were discovered next to a 1500 BC roundhouse previously found at the site.
- Experts suggest the proximity of the remains indicates the site held significant ceremonial importance or was a burial ground for cherished family members.
- The discovery highlights the rich history of Trelai Park, suggesting it has been an important location for thousands of years.