Welcome to Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society

The Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society is one of the leading county history societies in Wales.

About Us

Founded in 1905...

The Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society promotes and publishes research into the county's history and archaeology. We also encourage the preservation of local records, antiquities and objects of archaeological interest. Members receive the Society's long-respected journal The Carmarthenshire Antiquary and a monthly online newsletter plus a wide-ranging programme of informative talks, lectures, a themed annual conference and visits to historic places across the county and beyond.

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We welcome all who are interested in the history and archaeology of Carmarthenshire and West Wales and invite you to join the Society.

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Latest Journal

Volume 57 of The Carmarthenshire Antiquary for 2021

Journals

The county journal, The Carmarthenshire Antiquary, formerly the Transactions, has been published annually since 1905. The Antiquary is issued free to each member and now usually appears in November.

Full List of Journals

Upcoming Event

Medieval Carmarthenshire House

"Two illustrated talks: Some Medieval Carmarthenshire houses with special reference to Lan-lash, Broad-oak."

Date: Saturday 14th February 2026

Professor: Eurig Davies and Christopher Plummer

Language: English

Location: Pontargothi Memorial Hall, SA32 7LZ

Walking to Greenham

"Walking to Greenham with Ann Pettitt"

Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026

Professor: Ann Pettitt

Language: English

Location: Neuadd Bronwydd Hall, Bronwydd, Carmarthenshire, SA33 6BD (grid ref: SN 419 245).

A view through two windows

"Talk, and AGM: A view through two windows: an illustrated history of Llanybri"

Date: Saturday 11th April 2026

Professor: Bruce Wallace

Language: English

Location: Capel Newydd, Llanybri, SA33 5HL (grid ref: SN336 127)

Newport Mediaeval Ship Project

"Field day / Outing: Newport Mediaeval Ship Project in morning; Royal Mint in afternoon (full day)"

Date: Saturday 9th May 2026

Professor: Dr Toby Jones FSA at Newport; Royal Mint Staff

Language: English

Location: Boars Head, Lammas St., Carmarthen

Walk, Talk & Picnic

"Walk, talk & picnic: Dryslwyn Castle, Bridge and Village"

Date: Saturday 20th June 2026

Professor: Heather James

Language: English

Location: Dryslwyn Castle car park, SA32 8RN (gred ref: SN553 202)

Walk and Talk

"Walk and talk: Hafod Morfa Copper Works, Lower Swansea Valley"

Date: Saturday 4th July 2026

Professor: Ray Collier

Language: English

Location: Meet at the chimney sculpture opposite Landore Park and Ride, SA1 2LE (grid ref: SS66129)

History of Whitland Abbey

"Site visit: Reconstructing the history of Whitland Abbey"

Date: Satuday 8th August 2026

Professor: Ken Murphy, Heather James and others

Language: English

Location: Whitland Abbey, Whitland, SA34 OLG (grid ref: SN209181)

Talk: History of Llanllwch

"Talk: History of Llanllwch with Kevin Williams"

Date: Saturday 13th September 2026

Professor: Kevin Williams

Language: English

Location: St Mary’s Church (or Old School)

Talk: Anna Matilda Murray

"Talk: Anna Matilda Murray (1795-1884: controversial courtier, botanist, writer and adventurer)."

Date: Saturday 10th October 2026

Professor: Sian Swann

Language: English

Location: Tabernacle Schoolroom, Waterloo Terrace, Carmarthen, SA31 1DQ.

Carmarthenshire Heroes

"Study Day: Carmarthenshire Heroes and Heroines"

Date: Saturday 14th November 2026

Professor: TBC

Language: TBC

Location: TBC

Christmas Lunch

"Christmas Lunch and President’s Address"

Date: Saturday 5th December 2026

Professor: President Thomas Lloyd, OBE, DL, FSA, Wales Herald Extraordinary

Language: English

Location: TBC

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