Pig rearing in Jersey and the sties they lived in – Hamptonne – Archaeology Festival Event

For several years Jane Aubin, with the assistance of other Société members, have been researching pigsties on old Jersey farms. What may be considered a humble outbuilding amongst far more impressive other farm buildings, pigsties provided accommodation and an environment for pigs, a very valuable asset to farmers, allowing farmers to produce meat in an efficient and economical way.

These buildings have mainly been ignored in written works on old farmhouses and buildings, and Jane will explain why they deserve more attention by guiding us around the ones at Hamptonne.

Time: 10.15-11.15

Price: Free, book your tickets on Eventbrite – Limited numbers (NOTE: Normal admission terms to the Museum apply – free to Societe and Jersey Heritage members - non-members, usual admission charges)

Meet: Hamptonne Country Museum, St. Lawrence, Jersey

Lead: Jane Aubin, (Societe Jersiaise Archaeology Section)

Grade: Easy – wear appropriate outdoor clothing and shoes dependent on weather conditions