Join us for a FREE fun-filled family day for the launch of this year's CBA Festival of Archaeology on and around Belfast’s spectacular Divis and The Black Mountain! In collaboration with the National Trust, discover the amazing history of the site, from prehistoric times to its important role in founding the Ordnance Survey 200 years ago.
Based across two sites - Divis Mountain and the Community Centre at Hannahstown, there will be a whole host of archaeology themed activities for all ages.
What's on?
At this year's amazing launch you'll have the chance to get hands-on with archaeology
Up on the mountain you will be able to take part in:
- Guided walks of the archaeological landscape and the ongoing archaeological excavations
- Flint knapping led by experimental archaeologist Tom Meharg
- Making replica prehistoric pottery with John Martin
- Storytelling with Janice Witherspoon, with a sensory exploration of folklore and the landscape
- Get hands on with geophysical surveying equipment
Ceilidh musicians will be playing throughout the day near the National Trust Cafe, so you can even get dancing in and around the archaeology!
Main event timings:
10.15am: Official Festival of Archaeology Opening
10.30am & 1.30pm: Guided Walks with the National Trust
10.45am, 12.45pm & 2.45pm: Sensory Walks in the archaeological landscape
11am, 1pm & 3pm: Ordnance Survey Mapping Activities
11.15am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3.15pm: Storytelling
11.30am & 1.45pm: Resistivity equipment demonstrations
11.45am, 1.15pm & 2.30pm: Céilí Music & Dancing
Down in the Community Centre:
Join Historic Environment Division (HED) archaeologists who will be demonstrating the Historic Environment Record of Northern Ireland (HERoNI) Map Viewer, using this as a tool to help anyone interested in exploring the archaeology and history of their local area (or anywhere in NI)!
Archaeologists will be on hand to answer any questions and explain the role of the Historic Environment Record of Northern Ireland (HERoNI) and HED (Historic Environment Division) DfC. A selection of replica prehistoric pots and stone tools for handling will be on display.
Local artist Kerrie Hanna will lead pottery making workshops throughout the day
Meet the CBA and Young Archaeologist's Club, and learn about what we do, and test your archaeological identification skills
We are also delighted to say that the team behind the "Career in Ruins" podcast will be joining us and recording throughout the day.
Accessibility information
Please note that this event is split over two locations. A shuttle bus will run regularly between the two locations.
From Hannahstown Community Centre to Divis and the Black Mountain: 9:50, 10:30, 11:10, 11:50, 12:30, 13:10, 13:50, 14:30, 15:10, 15:50
From Divis and the Black Mountain to Hannahstown Community Centre: 10:10, 10:50, 11:30, 12:10, 12:50, 13:30, 14:10, 14:50, 15:30, 16:10
Please note that as an outdoor event pathways may be uneven. We anticipate that the event will go ahead in all weather so please wear clothing and footwear appropriate to the terrain and weather conditions.
Further details about accessibility at Divis and the Black Mountain can be found on the AccessAble website.
This event is delivered by the Council for British Archaeology, who coordinate the Festival of Archaeology, in collaboration with the National Trust.
Location
Divis and the Black Mountain, Divis Road, Hannahstown, near Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 0NG, United Kingdom
Additional location/direction information
Further details about car parking, public transport and access to the site will be added here soon.
Schedule
Sat, 19 Jul
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
Duration of event
6 hours