Histon and Impington Archaeology Group - Monthly Talk
'People and Places from the Past of Histon and Impington' by David Oates
Monday 1st July 2019 at 7:30pm
Histon Baptist Church, 2 Poplar Rd, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9LN
Using pictures from his family’s archive, David will introduce us to some more of the many individuals who have left their mark on the villages over the years, among them William Robinson, Ray Woodward, Douglas Bowles and Jordan Ison.
Going much further back he will examine whether archaeologists have unearthed enough evidence to see whether King Peada of Mercia lived in the village in 650 AD. We shall hear from the Histon poet William Youngman and we shall get a new angle on the Impington heroine Elizabeth Woodcock.
Open to all. Members free and visitors £3, accompanied children free. Refreshments available.
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CBA - Festival of Archaeology
Saturday 13th - Sunday 28th July 2019
The Festival of Archaeology is a showcase of archaeology in the UK and is coordinated by the Council for British Archaeology which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. The theme of the festival is archaeology, science and technology.
For more information and to search events taking place nationwide, visit: https://festival.archaeologyuk.org/
Chatteris Museum - Talk
'Anglo-Saxon Chatteris - Have we found a king?' by Ian Mason
Thursday 18th July 2019 at 7pm
Chatteris Museum, 14 Church Ln, Chatteris PE16 6JA
In 1757 workmen repairing the London Road at Ferry Hill, Chatteris found an Anglo-Saxon tumulus grave, identified by the antiquarian William Stukeley. Chatteris Museum have an exhibition of 6th century objects from Cambridgeshire to replicate the the grave goods found at Ferry Hill. Besides the original claw beakers, they have artefacts on loan from the British Museum, Oxford Archaeology East, March and Wisbech Museums. Ian Mason will talk about what is known about the disocvery of the grave and what analysis of the claw beaker has revealed.
Free to attend. Booking is recommended (07979 334884). Free refreshments provided, donations at your discretion.
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Oxford Archaeology East - Open Event
A Roman Settlement in Warboys
Saturday 20th July 2019 10am - 2pm
Warboys Methodist Church, 35 High St, Warboys, Huntingdon PE28 2TA
Last autumn and winter, OA East excavated a four-hectare site on the outskirts of Warboys which had evidence for near continuous settlement from the late Iron Age through to the early Anglo-Saxon period. This free drop-in event is open to all members of the public to see the finds and meet the archaeologists involved in the excavation. The event will include family-friendly hands-on actvities. Refreshments will be available courtesy of the Warboys Methodist Church.
https://oxfordarchaeology.com/community-training/events
CBA East - Tour
Caister Roman Town, Norfolk
Saturday 20th July 2019 at 12 noon
This event will be a gentle walking tour of the town walls (1.5kms) guided by local archaeologist and Roman specialist Alice Lyons. Meet at the main car park in Caistor St. Edmunds (if full can park in church car park). Details on how to get there: https://www.norfarchtrust.org.uk/caistor The tour will break at 1.30pm for lunch and optional Cream Tea in the parish church of Caistor St. Edmunds (within the Roman town). If there is sufficient interest following the cream tea/lunch Alice will continue the tour at 2.15pm which will include a view of the Tas Valley, the possible watersource for the town, the location of a Roman temple and newly discovered villa (2km). The tour will conclude at approximately 3pm.
Please bring packed lunch and drinks and ensure suitable footwear (boots or sturdy shoes advised). Please book for this tour before 1st July 2019 in order to reserve a cream tea. Send your booking to Aileen Connor aileenconnor705@btinternet.com please indicate number of people in your party, whether you would like to book for a cream tea (£4 per head payable on the day to the parish church) and whether you would be interested in staying for the second part of the tour.
This event is free for members of CBA East or £4 payable on the day.
Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum - Archaeology Activities Day
Thursday 25th July 2019 1 - 5pm
Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum, Ely Rd, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9PQ
Be an archaeologist for the day with our family activities as part of the national Festival of Archaeology 2019. Activities run from 1:00pm until 5:00pm. The museum is open from 11:00am and our Docky Box tea room opens at 12:00pm for light lunches. Or bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds of the Abbey.
Normal admission prices apply, but we ask for a small donation for craft activities to cover materials.
https://www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk/?event=festival-of-archaeology-childrens-event
Ramsey Abbey Community Project - Medieval Weekend
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August 2019 10am - 4pm each day
Abbey Road, Hollow Ln, Ramsey PE26 1DG
This open weekend takes place during the second of two seasons of excavation undertaken by Ramsey Abbey Community Project at Abbey College in Ramsey. Thanks to the generosity of National Lottery players, there will be free guided tours of the site by members of the Ramsey Abbey Community Project as well as hands-on activities and displays be re-enactors.
https://ramseyabbeyresearch.org.uk/
Heritage Open Days
Friday 13th - Sunday 22nd September 2019
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000 volunteers. Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE.
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/
CBA East - Conference
Archaeology in the East: Celebrating the CBA's 75th Anniversary
Saturday 28th September 2019 10am - 5pm
Ipswich IP-City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD
Join CBA East to hear about some of the most significant Archaeological Discoveries and Research from across the Eastern Region. Programme and booking details in this PDF. For further information please contact cbaeast@archaeologyuk.org
Advance booking required. Lunch included in ticket price (£20 for CBA East members/£25 for non-members).