Posted: Thu 7th Nov 2013

New ground breaking archaeological app plots Deeside`s rich heritage.

News and Info from Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales
This article is old - Published: Thursday, Nov 7th, 2013

An app cataloguing all of Wales archaeological treasures has been launched today by minister for culture John Griffiths in what’s being described as a world first.

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Minister for culture John Griffiths launched the App at the Welsh Museum in Cardiff today

The new Archwilio app puts the heritage of Wales on the map, It was commissioned by all four Welsh archaeological trusts  and designed by the University of South Wales.

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It makes it possible for anyone with an Android smartphone to access information on the thousands of known archaeological and historic sites in Wales including many in Deeside.

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Deeside locations range from sites with no surface remains such as the  Deva-Varae Roman Road located near the A548 in Connah`s Quay, to the Shotton steel works landing stage.

John Griffiths said;

“As well as allowing users to check records, the app can be used to add information, opening up opportunities for volunteers to get directly involved in archaeological recording and investigation, It truly opens archaeology to everyone in Wales.”

The app has been developed for the Android platform first, rather than the usual tedious trend in developing apps for iPhone`s first, another sure sign of the developers credentials.

As with all app launches reviews have been a bit mixed but on the whole very positive, you can download the app here Archwilio – Welsh Archaeology

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