THE archaeological dig project at Trellech has been chosen for a top archaeological project award.

The Trellech Project has been chosen for Archaeofeed.com’s top ‘Archaeological Project Worldwide Award for 2016’. Out of numerous archaeological projects conducted, they have chosen a handful for the awards of which Trellech is one. The award is given for a contribution in archaeology, expanding our knowledge about the past, crossing new frontiers, and preservation of the cultural heritage.

Convinced that an ancient village was buried in a field just outside the present day village, Stuart Wilson bought the field for £32,000 in 2004 and began digging.

Helped by volunteers, they managed to unearth what they believed were the remains of a sprawling medieval city bigger than London at its time.

This year he is applying for planning permission for an interpretation centre to tell visitors about the lost city of Trellech, and for a campsite for tourists and helpers.

Present excavations are centring around what he believes to be a moated manor house.

Details of the dig are available to view at www.lostcityoftrellech.co.uk