Drop in and join us at Castleton Visitor Centre for hands on archaeological fun and activities for all the family to learn about the archaeology of Castleton and the Peak District.
- Meet the National Park Archaeologists and ask them questions.
- Delve into our dig pits, and see what you can uncover.
- Make your own Arbor Low, known as the 'Stonehenge of the North' or Bronze Age pygmy pot to take home.
- Try your hand at our stratigraphy game - how many will you get right?
- Learn about the recent discoveries of Castleton Historical Society as they unearth their heritage beneath our feet. https://castletonhistorical.co.uk/
- We will also be joined by the Portable Antiquities Scheme's Finds Liaison Officer for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire who will be showing and identifying finds and answering questions. Booking for Find Identification sessions required - Contact Meghan King on [email protected] or 01332 641901. https://derbymuseums.org/about/our-services/portable-antiquities-scheme/
Location
Castleton Visitor Centre, Buxton Road, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WN, United Kingdom
Additional location/direction information
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Further information about Castleton Visitor Centre, including Directions and Accessibility can be found here: https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/visitor-centres/castleton
Schedule
Fri, 26 Jul
11:00 AM
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4:00 PM