Copper Mining in the Bronze Age at Mynydd Parys, Anglesey, Wales

Acknowledgements This article was researched and written by David Jenkins. The final editing was undertaken by Andrew Davidson and Jane Kenney (Gwynedd Archaeological Trust) and Dr Simon Timberlake (Early Mines Research Group and McDonald Institute, University of Cambridge), who contributed additional background information. Further contributions and corrections were provided by Peter Marshall (Historic England) and Tim Mighall (University of Aberdeen) who oversaw the palaeoenvironmental study. Cadw generously funded the work through grant aid. The suggestion to edit and publish the article came from John Llywelyn Williams, who has worked closely with David Jenkins on this and a number of other significant projects. The editors are also very grateful for the help and encouragement provided by Paul Jenkins (David’s son). Members of the Parys Underground Group, particularly Oliver Burrows, and the Early Mines Research Group have helped source illustrations, provided corrections and comments, and supported the work. Thanks also to Anglesey Mining plc.Peer reviewedPostprin