Wales. Cadw to safeguard site of prehistoric pictures

AN ANCIENT cave which proves the existence of human life in Wales more than 12,000 years ago is set to receive greater protection from heritage body Cadw after vandals destroyed 70% of its archeological secrets.

The Gower site is home to Britain’s oldest recorded Palaeolithic cave art – but much of it has been destroyed in what has been described as a “mindless attack”.

The site’s importance means its exact location is a closely guarded secret, but protection work is set to commence to preserve what is left.

A Welsh Government spokesman said: “Since the discovery of the rock art in 2010 and the distressing deliberate damage to it, Cadw has been in discussion with the Forestry Commission, National Museum Wales, the Countryside Council for Wales and the finder of the art to agree how best to protect the site, which is also an important bat roost. The site has been scheduled and works to safeguard it are due to commence shortly.”
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