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A digital copy, June 2015, of 'Of myth and man: essaying the space-between in geomythological theory', an unpublished UWTSD Master's dissertation by Erin Kavanagh discussing the relationship between aspects of 'Branwen uerch Lyr' and Cardigan Bay in the context of geomythology, science and archaeology.

A photograph, November 2017, of 'Haenau'r Tirlun', an englyn composed by Mererid Hopwood for the ‘Layers in Lampeter’ exhibition; photograph by Jacob Whittaker.

A photograph, 2016, of Jacob Whittaker filming 'Layers in the Landscape' on Borth beach; photograph by Erin Kavanagh.

A position paper relating to the devolution of policing and the justice system to Wales.

A digital copy, 2016, of the poem 'King of the Sea Trees', composed and illustrated by Erin Kavanagh and described by her as ‘a myth [which] communicates disparate unpublished and published archaeological/geological data from the submerged landscapes along the coast of Wales, combined with poetic, mythic, folkloric, and song references’; the poem was used in the film ‘Layers in the Landscape’ and in the project exhibitions, and inspired several pieces of work in other media which also appeared in the exhibitions.

Document detailing the Commission's timetable for late June 2023 including details of public meetings and meetings with experts along with details of those scheduled to attend.

‘Layers in the Landscape’, 2016, a short film which sought to ‘deep map’ Cardigan Bay by bringing together multi-disciplinarian experts in a range of fields, each with skill crossovers with at least one of the other participants; what they chose to produce was their own choice and developed organically; the contributors include Martin Bates (geoscience and archaeology), Maria Hayes (artwork), Diarmuid Johnson (medieval Welsh language and literature), Lynne Denman (song), Peter Stevenson (artwork and folklore), Jacob Whittaker (filming and editing) and Erin Kavanagh (direction, production, folklore, photography, geoscience, archaeology and artwork), and there is also an interview with the geoscientist Denis Bates; the film includes the ‘Time Scroll’, the ‘Thin Deep Map’ and excerpts from the ‘Bran’ song’ and the ‘King of the Sea Trees’ poem; filmed and edited by Jacob Whittaker, directed and produced by Erin Kavanagh, and used in the project exhibitions.

A poster, 2016, describing the ‘Layers in the Landscape’ project, produced by Erin Kavanagh to be shown in London as a requirement for funding by the ISRF; the poster was also displayed with the ‘Layers in the Landscape’ film in the National Maritime Museum, Amsterdam, in 2017.

A letter to Sir Paul Silk from Roger Lewis, Chair of Cardiff Airport, relating to the potential devolution of Air Passenger Duty (APD>

Draft of an e-mail to former Home Secretary Jacqueline Smith requesting her observations on the potential devolution of policing.

A document prepared by the Commission Secretariat noting policy areas where there was general consensus that no change was needed asking whether the Commissioners were in agreement.

A photograph, January 2018, of Lynne Denman singing her song ‘Bran’ at the ‘Layers in Lampeter’ exhibition during the ‘Penrolio’ event; photograph by Jacob Whittaker.

Powerpoint presentation for the media on the Commission's second report recommendations.

Draft of a presentation y Paul Silk to the media on the publication of the second part of the Commission's report on the powers of teh National Assembly for Wales.

Mererid Hopwood and Erin Kavanagh at the launch of the ‘Layers in Lampeter’ exhibition, which Professor Hopwood opened.

Minutes of the Commission's meeting held on 12 April 2013.

Minutes of the twenty-second meeting of the Commissions held on 11 July 2013.

Note of a meeting between Paul Silk and Lord Barry Jones where Lord Jones gave his observations and opinions on the desirability of devolving specific additional responsibilities to the National Assembly for Wales and how cross border issues would be managed.

Note of a meeting between Paul Silk and Lord Rowe-Beddoe on 10 July 2013 where Lord Rowe-Beddoe presented his opinions on the devolved settlement and the benefits of a properly structured federal system for transparency and economic development.

Note of a meeting between the Commissioners and Chris Flatt, Deputy Director, Constitution and Communications, Scotland Office
held on 11 July 2013. Much of the note relate to the relationship between the Scotland Office and Scottish Government, especially over the legality of Scottish Acts, although the relationship between the Wales and Scotland Office, the lack of interest in a single Secretary of State for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and the exchange of staff were also discussed.