Iron Age beckons to 21st century man Herefordshire

Submitted by PaulM on Monday, 31 January 2005 Page Views: 2629

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Herefordshire craftspeople and volunteers are being sought for a new attraction to be unveiled this spring where visitors will shake off the 21st century, step back in time and be part of a living history.

The magic and mystery of the past will literally touch the senses at the Cinderbury Iron Age Experience - a Royal Forest of Dean heritage project that will offer educational, archaeological, geological and horticultural activities.

The project will also tell the real stories behind the Forest's industrial history. It will be situated at Stock Wood, near Clearwell.

The replica Iron Age farmstead will consist of three areas - an enclosed settlement with vegetable and herb garden, an agricultural area with demonstration fields of Celtic crops and a small number of ancient breed animals, and a walk through some of the world's few remaining prehistoric opencast iron mines.

Fascinating hands-on insights into learning authentic skills, ancient music, dance, storytelling, craft, meditation and entertainment are all part of the Cinderbury experience. The site will be staffed by people in Iron Age costume.

As well as day visitors, and school and college parties, the farm will, uniquely, have residential visitors who will also dress in costume, sleep in the roundhouses, and learn Iron Age arts, crafts, and culture.

The Cinderbury site is under construction and the provisional opening is set for May. The plan is for it to be open from 10am to 5pm daily, between March 1 and October 31.

For more information contact 01242 250692.

Source: thisisherefordshire.co.uk

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