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Festival of Archaeology at Badbury Rings, Sat/Sun 16/17th July
Uncover 4,000 years of history at Badbury Rings at a weekend of guided walks, living history and digital reconstructions, part of the Council of British Archaeology’s Festival of Archaeology.
Over the weekend there will be a range of activities to get involved with.
Saturday 16 July, 10.30am and 2pm – join National Trust Archaeologist, Martin Papworth for a two hour walk of Badbury Rings. £10 per person. Pre-booking is essential. Please see separate event listing for online bookings or telephone 0344 249 1895.
Sunday 17 July, 10.30am and 2pm – join National Trust Ranger, Mark Wratten for a two hour walk of Badbury Rings understanding its significance for archaeology and nature. Free, offered on a first come, first served basis on the day.
Saturday 16 July and Sunday 17 July, 10am to 4pm – the National Trust is supporting Beth Darlington (Bournemouth University PhD student) to research and test different storytelling methods in prehistoric landscapes. As part of her work you will be able to discover:
• Ancient Wessex Network demonstrating a Living History area where you can learn more about bronze casting, flint knapping, pottery, textiles and jewellery
• Step inside a ‘barrow’ and discover the significance of the collections found within
• Using digital techniques get up close and personal with the Badbury Stone, one of only two known examples of Bronze Age dagger carvings
• The location and style of a roundhouse
Badbury Rings, B3082, Wimborne, Dorset, DT11 9JL, United Kingdom
Park at Badbury Rings car park. Located off of B3082.
The event goes over uneven terrain so not very suitable for wheelchairs.
Sat/Sun 16/17th July from 10am
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