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The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales is the national body of research and record for the historic environment of Wales. Established in 1908, it is a Welsh Assembly Government Sponsored Body. The Commission works closely with other heritage organisations in Wales and internationally to develop and promote understanding of the archaeological, built and maritime heritage.
Introductions to every era in Welsh history are now available online in the Across Time section of Heritage of Wales, produced as part of the research for our new book Hidden Histories.
World Heritage Wales has articles on Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal, which has been nominated as what would be Wales’s third World Heritage Site.
The concentrated programme of work to enhance the Maritime Record of Wales is explained.
In Ancient Monuments, Present Words, Planet magazine has commissioned some of the best writers in Wales to engage with archive images made or collected by the Commission over the past hundred years.
Whether you are planning a visit to Wales, investigating your local community, researching, managing the environment, doing picture research, looking for excellent learning resources, or just exploring our country’s rich heritage, we hope this website and our linked online databases, Coflein and Historic Wales, will help you to discover more about the buildings, landscapes, archaeological sites and history of Wales and about the resources and services we provide.
You can explore the site in Welsh or in English.
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