Public interest in archaeology continues to grow. You only have to look at the popularity of programmes like Time Team and The Detectorists

A new project taking place in Pembrokeshire will build on that interest by raising awareness of local finds and their significance.

Called ‘Beneath Our Feet’ the project is part of the ‘Saving Treasures; Telling Stories’ initiative which is acquiring archaeological objects for local and national collections and engaging local communities with their pasts through the funding of community archaeology projects.

Several Pembrokeshire Museums have received objects as part of the scheme.

Narberth, for example, is now the proud possessor of a medieval gold iconographic ring depicting St Catherine which was found in Llandissilio in 2014.

Other Museums including Scolton, Tenby, Haverfordwest and Milford Haven have also received Treasures as part of the scheme.

These intriguing and beautiful objects will form the basis of a host of activities and events to be held throughout the county. Community groups will be encouraged to engage with the finds through art, crafts, storytelling, creative writing and by exploring their geographical context.

The inaugural meeting of the group involved in the project was held recently at Narberth Museum. It included representatives of the National Museum Wales, Pembrokeshire Museums, Planed, Dyfed Archaeological Trust, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, Pembrokeshire Prospectors, and a tour guide.

Exhibitions of the finds and the work they inspire will take place later in the year and information about the activities will appear regularly online and in the local press.

The Saving Treasures; Telling Stories Project is a partnership project between Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales, The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales (The FED) and the Portable Antiquities Scheme in Wales (PAS Cymru) promoting the portable archaeological heritage of Wales through acquiring finds made by the public. The project is funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund.