Discovering the Landscape of Eisteddfod y Garreg Las: Archaeology, Historic Buildings and Archives (eBook)

Produced to mark the 2026 National Eisteddfod at Llantwd, Pembrokeshire, this richly illustrated booklet celebrates the built and archaeological heritage of Wales and the remarkable historic landscape that hosts the festival. The year is especially significant, marking 850 years since Rhys ap Gruffudd, Lord of Deheubarth, convened the first recorded Eisteddfod at Cardigan Castle in 1176, bringing together Wales's finest poets and musicians.

Set within the distinctive landscape of 'Carreg Las', renowned for the internationally celebrated Preseli Bluestones, the region is exceptionally rich in archaeology, history, and cultural traditions. This booklet explores through the work of the Royal Commission, the historic buildings, archaeological sites, maritime heritage, and place names that together tell the story of the landscape embraced by Eisteddfod y Garreg Las. It offers readers an accessible introduction to the area's unique heritage and the ongoing work to record, preserve, and share Wales's historic environment.