Don't miss the upcoming Archaeology East Midlands - CBA conference on "Fortifications through the Ages," taking place on Saturday, May 18th, in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Delve into the rich history of fortifications with a lineup of expert speakers:
- 10:00 : Tea, coffee and biscuits
- 10:30 : Welcome
- 10:35 : Hillforts: the earliest ‘fortifications’ in the northern Midlands. Graeme Guilbert
- 11:25 : Few and Far Between: investigating the later prehistoric hillforts of Leicestershire. John Thomas, University of Leicester Archaeological Services
- 12:15 : Lunch
- 13:20 : Parva Urbs: the Roman fort and town at Little Chester, Derby, Steve Malone, York Archaeology
- 14:10 : Navio Fort and Vicus: a case study for changing conditions through the 1st to 4thcenturies. Tom Parker, Magpie Surveying
- 15:00 : Tea and coffee
- 15:30 : Recent Archaeological Work at Nottingham Castle. Gavin Kinsley, York Archaeology
- 16:20 Newark Castle and its Parallels. Philip Dixon, Consultant Cathedral Archaeologist
Tickets are £20 for members of CBA East Midlands, £25 for non-members, and £15 for those in higher education. Lunch is included in the price, and booking is essential