Bontnewydd Palaeolithic site

The Bontnewydd cave contains multiple chambers with geological formations that reveal layers of sediment dating back hundreds of thousands of years.

Excavations at Bontnewydd, starting in 1978 by University of Wales researchers, uncovered seventeen teeth from at least five different Neanderthals dated to 230,000 years ago.

This location represents one of only three sites in Britain where ancient human fossils were discovered, providing evidence of early human settlements in Wales.

The site maintains strict access protocols for researchers and students who wish to examine the Pleistocene-era artifacts and geological formations.

Dental remains found at Bontnewydd display characteristic Neanderthal features, including enlarged pulp cavities and shortened roots known as taurodontism.

Location: Denbighshire

GPS coordinates: 53.22771,-3.47758

Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:12