Tag Archives: shorne woods country park

Shorne documentary in the works

Posted on 29th October 2024 by Ruiha Smalley

This week the SWAG team spent an enjoyable day being filmed by Finn MacDiarmid for a future, 15 minute documentary on the park’s archaeology and history. We visited the clayworks, RAF camp, our new dig site, Randall Manor, the Heath … Continue reading →

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Archaeology in Action event

Posted on 9th August 2024 by Ruiha Smalley

Do you want to learn the techniques that archaeologists use when they are researching where and how to excavate? Before you start to dig you need to get as much information as possible about your site so we use a … Continue reading →

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Holiday event – Friday 2nd August

Posted on 22nd July 2024 by Ruiha Smalley

As part of the Shorne Woods Country Park Fun Day SWAG will be repeating the success of last years Sand Pit Excavation and Make Your Own Tile activities. In addition, we will have a display of fossils, some of which … Continue reading →

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Festival of Archaeology event for All

Posted on 2nd July 2024 by Ruiha Smalley

As part of the 2024 Festival of Archaeology we will be re-visiting the site of a Medieval building within the park. The excavation will be over three days, just like Time Team. Friday to Sunday 19th – 21st July 10.00am … Continue reading →

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Event: 31st May

Posted on 3rd May 2024 by Ruiha Smalley

On Friday May 31st, from 10am to 3pm we’re holding and Archaeological Open Day at Shorne Woods Country Park. Some of SWAG’s archaeological finds from within the Park will be on display. These include: Do you think you’ve found something … Continue reading →

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