Festival
of Leicestershire & Rutland Archaeology
Saturday 18th July - Sunday 2nd August 2009
Craft Workshops
Saturday 18th July - Sunday 2nd August 10.30am - 4pm
Come and have a go at our children’s craft activities. Taking place throughout the
Festival these non supervised crafts are suitable for primary school age children. Small charge for
each craft.
Venue:
Rutland County Museum, Catmose Street,
Oakham, LE15 6HW
Phone: 01572 758440
Website:
Rutland Museum
Rituals, Hoards & Helmets
Saturday 18th July - Sunday 2nd August 2.30pm - 5pm
New exhibition of the Hallaton Hoard by the people who found it!
Venue:
Hallaton Museum, Hog Lane, Hallaton, LE16
8UE
Phone: 01858 555305
Website:
Hallaton Museum
Soldiers of History Weekend 18-19th July
Soldiers of History
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 11.00am - 3.30pm
Come face to face with soldiers from the battles of history, from 1066 to 1485,
including Normans and Templars. Find out what armour they wore, how they fought and what impact they
had on British history. Tickets and more information can be obtained by contacting the Battlefield Office.
Adults £2, Concessions/Child £1, Family (2 adults + 2 children) £5.
Venue:Bosworth Battlefield Centre, Ambion Lane,
Sutton Cheney, CV13 0AD.
Phone: 01455 290429
Website:
Bosworth
Battlefield
Archaeology Exhibition
Saturday 18th July - 10am - 4pm
The Hallaton Fieldwork Group invite you to an exhibition of their recent work including
a geophysical survey display, flint knapping, pottery identification sessions, a book stall and much
more.
Venue:
Stenning Hall, Horn Lane, Hallaton, LE16
8UB
Phone: 01858 555667
Website:
Stenning Hall
Guided Walk of Village
Saturday 18th July - 11am
See the sights of Hallaton (approx 1 hour duration) Starting at Stenning Hall, Horn
Lane, Hallaton.
Starting Venue:
Stenning Hall, Horn Lane, Hallaton,
LE16 8UB
Phone: 01858 555667
Website:
Stenning Hall
Guided Walk to Hallaton Castle
Saturday 18th July - 1pm
Visit the earthworks of Leicestershire’s finest Norman motte and bailey castle (approx
1.5 hours duration). Starting at Stenning Hall, Horn Lane, Hallaton.
Starting Venue:
Stenning Hall, Horn Lane, Hallaton,
LE16 8UB
Phone: 01858 555667
Website:
Stenning Hall
Talks & Tours of Newhouse Grange Medieval Barn
Saturday 18th July - 10am - 4pm
A chance to visit one of Leicestershire’s hidden archaeological gems – a timber
barn built for the monks of Merevale Abbey c.1500 AD. Guided tour and talk through day. Book a time
by phoning Mrs Poulson on 01827 880203.
Admission £2.50 with proceeds going to charity.
History Detectives
Saturday 18th July - 11am - 3pm
Hands-on archaeological activities and games for children of all ages Guided tours
based on our new Town Trail come and explore the history of Loughborough.
Test Pits at Vine House Farm
Saturday 18th July - 10am - 4pm
An invitation from the Hinckley Fieldworkers to join in a test pitting exercise.
Details and booking by phone. Booking in advance is essential.
Venue:
Vine House Farm
Phone:
Shirley on 01455 636833 or Malcolm on 01455 446378
The Archeological Detective Agency
Sunday 19th July - 11.30am - 4pm
Find out how archaeologists investigate sites and finds, follow the clues and collect
your certificate from Inspector Norse. Activities for all, tour the Roman baths site, hear a talk at
2.00pm about recent local discoveries by the University of Leicester Archaeological Services. A Friends
of Jewry Wall Museum Event.
Venue:
Jewry Wall Museum, St Nicholas Circle,
Leicester, LE1 4LB.
Website:
Jewry Wall Museum
Grace Dieu Priory Guided Walk
Sunday 19th July - 3pm
Ann Petty from the Friends of Grace Dieu will show you the secrets of Leicestershire’s
medieval nunnery. Meet at the Bull’s Head Car Park.
Charge: £3 (towards the upkeep of the Priory).
Colliery Dig and Guided Walk
Sunday 19th July - 2pm - 5pm
Swannington Heritage Trust and Leicestershire Industrial History Society will guide
you round the latest excavations at the former Alabama Pit, the reconstructed horse gin, the Peter Neaverson
interpretation centre and Hough Mill.
Flint Knapping Workshop
Sunday 19th July - 10am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 4.00pm
Come and learn the art of flint knapping in one of our 2 workshops with experienced
teacher and demonstrator, Karl Lee. All equipment and materials provided – take your finished flint
home with you! Booking Essential.
£10 per person per session.
Venue:
Rutland County Museum, Catmose Street,
Oakham, LE15 6HW
Phone: 01572 758440
Website:
Rutland Museum
Guided Walk to Bury Camp & Old Hays, Ratby
Sunday 19th July - 2pm - 5pm
Walk from centre of Ratby to Iron Age fort at Bury Camp and 13th century moated
farm at Old Hays, Ratby.
Starting Venue:
Meet at Plough Inn, Burroughs
Road, Ratby (SK 512059)
Bosworth Guided Walks
Sunday 19th July - 11am and 2pm
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III
and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor. Tickets and more information can be obtained by contacting
the Battlefield Office.
Adults £3, Child/Concession £2, under 3’s FREE. Family (2 adults
+3 children) £10, ( 2 adults + 2 children) £8, (1 adult+ 3 children) £7, (1 adults+2 children) £5.
Starting Venue:
Departs from Courtyard, Bosworth
Battlefield Centre, Ambion Lane, Sutton Cheney, CV13 0AD.
Phone: 01455 290429
Website:
Bosworth Battlefield
Picnic at Papillon
Sunday 19th July - 10.30am - 4.30pm
See the remains of Papillon Hall, constructed in the 1620’s and remodelled by Sir
Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll in 1904. Evidence of continuous occupation on the site dates back
to the Iron Age. The Upper Welland Archaeological Group will show visitors around this nationally significant
site and explain the findings from their excavations. Whilst you are here enjoy the landscape whilst
eating your picnic! Donations welcome. No booking needed. For details call 01604 753485
Venue:
Papillon Hall Farm on the A4304 between
Lubenham and Theddingworth. OS Grid Ref. SP688 868.
Guided Walk at Burrough Hill
Monday 20th July - 2.30pm
Archaeologist Alan McWhirr will guide you around the Iron Age hill fort. For details
ring (0116) 2703031. Cost: Free but car parking charge of £1.50
Starting Venue:
Meet in the car park at Burrough
Hill Country Park, Somerby Road, Burrough on the Hill, LE14 2QZ.
Burrough
Hill
Anglo-Saxon Life
Monday 20th July - 10.15-11.15, 11.45-12.45, 1.30-2.30 and 3.00-4.00
Join us for a workshop on early Anglo-Saxon life. Find out about costume, burial
rites, handle real objects and make and decorate an Anglo-Saxon style pot.
Cost £2.Pre-booking required. Phone: 01509 233754.
Archaeological Exhibition: The Archaeology of Leicester’s Parks
Tuesday 21st July - 10am - 8pm
Display focussing on the Scheduled Archaeological Monuments (& other archaeological
features) found within Leicester’s public parks, gardens and green spaces.
Time Team in Leicestershire
Tuesday 21st July - 7.30pm
Talk by Peter Liddle on the Stonton Wyville Survey and the Time Team dig that investigated
an Anglo-Saxon site. Booking essential.
Medieval Activity Afternoon
Wednesday 22nd July 2pm - 4pm
Event aimed at children with hands-on activities, games and craft (activity every
Wednesday through the holidays).
Guided Walk
Wednesday 22nd July 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Join Alan McWhirr exploring the 2000-year-old remains of the Roman baths at the
Jewry Wall and see some of the finds in the museum.
Venue:
Jewry Wall Museum, St Nicholas Circle,
Leicester, LE1 4LB.
Website:
Jewry Wall Museum
Jewellery Workshops
Wednesday 22nd July 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Come and have a go at our jewellery workshop. Make some salt dough jewellery, using
the museum’s collections of brooches for inspiration. Booking essential.
£2 per session
Venue:
Rutland County Museum, Catmose Street,
Oakham, LE15 6HW
Phone: 01572 758440
Website:
Rutland Museum
Grace Dieu Priory Guided Walk
Thursday 23rd July 3pm and 7pm
Ernie Miller from the Friends of Grace Dieu will show you the secrets of Leicestershire’s
medieval nunnery. Meet at the Bull’s Head Car Park.
Charge: £3
Time Team in Stonton Wyville
Thursday 23rd July 7.30pm
Talk by Peter Liddle on the Stonton Wyville Survey and the Time Team dig that investigated
an Anglo-Saxon site.
Venue:
The Village Hall, High Street, Great Easton.
A beginner's guide to researching the history of your house presented
by Debbie Frearson
Thursday 23rd July - 7.15pm
An illustrated talk for beginners to help find the history of their home by Debbie
Frearson. Doors open 19.00.
Cost: £1 per person.
Venue:
Rutland County Museum, Catmose Street,
Oakham, LE15 6HW
Phone: 01572 758440
Website:
Rutland Museum
“Heartland, Homeland or Frontier” Scheduled (and not so Scheduled)
Monuments of the Upper Welland Valley
Thursday 23th July 10:15-4:30pm
A tour of more of the significant monuments and earthworks of the Upper Welland
Valley west of Market Harborough. The Upper Welland Archaeological Group will guide visitors around
each site on foot (mostly farmland) and provide an escort between. Please bring a packed lunch and a
drink. No booking required. Meet Village Hall Car Park, Lubenham
Starting Venue:
Meet village hall car park, Lubenham
Phone:
01604 753485
Belton Village Walk
Friday 24th July 2pm - 6pm
Find out how to present the heritage of your own village. Booking essential
(Max 15 people).
Cost £5 (towards Church Funds).
Venue:
Belton Village
Phone: Ann
Tarver 01530 222458.
Guided Walk of Beacon Hill
Friday 24th July 2.30pm
Join Peter Liddle, Leicestershire’s Community archaeologist, and John Carney of
the British Geological Survey for a walk around the prehistoric hill fort and some of Britain’s oldest
rocks.
Cost: Adults £3, concessions £2. Family (2+2) £8, (1+2) £5.
Starting Venue:Upper Car Park, Beacon Hill Country
Park,Beacon Road, Woodhouse Eaves, LE12 8SP
Phone: 0116 305 8790 to book a place
Website
Beacon Hill Country Park
Great Bowden Garden Dig
Saturday 25th July 2pm - 4pm
Great Bowden Heritage and Archaeology Group will be digging test pits in gardens
around the village which will be open for visitors. There will be handson opportunities. News of where
the test pits can be found and tea and cakes will be available in the Village Hall.
Starting Venue:
Great Bowden Village Hall
Treasure!
Saturday 25th July 11am - 3pm
A free family fun day where you can handle real Roman buried
treasure, try your hand at being an archaeologist and take part in many games and crafts. This previews
the travelling exhibition about The Hallaton Treasure of more than 5,000 silver and gold coins, a unique
silver-gilt helmet, jewellery and many other objects, which opens here on August 3rd. Booking not essential
but is advised.
Test Pits at Vine House Farm
Saturday 25th July 10am - 4pm
An invitation from the Hinckley Fieldworkers to join in a test pitting exercise.
Essential to book in advance. Details and booking by phone.
Venue:
Vine House Farm
Phone:
Shirley on 01455 636833 or Malcolm on 01455 446378
Archaeological Exhibition
Saturday 25th July 10am - 4pm
The Hallaton Fieldwork Group invite you to an exhibition of their recent work including
a geophysical survey display, flint knapping, pottery identification sessions, a book stall and much
more.
Venue:
Stenning Hall, Horn Lane, Hallaton, LE16
8UB
Phone: 01858 555667
Website:
Stenning Hall
Guided Walk of Hallaton Village
Saturday 25th July 11am
See the sights of Hallaton (approx 1 hour duration)
Starting Venue:
Stenning Hall, Horn Lane, Hallaton,
LE16 8UB
Phone: 01858 555667
Website:
Stenning Hall
Guided Walk to Hallaton Castle
Saturday 25th July 1pm
Visit the earthworks of Leicestershire’s fi nest Norman motte and bailey castle
(approx 1.5 hours duration).
Starting Venue:
Stenning Hall, Horn Lane, Hallaton,
LE16 8UB
Phone: 01858 555667
Website:
Stenning Hall
Identification Day
Saturday 25th July 11am - 3pm
Bring along your finds and Loughborough Archaeological Society will identify them.
Guided tours based on our new Town Trail come and explore the history of Loughborough.
Before the Romans
Sunday 26th July 11am - 4pm
A day looking at Prehistoric Leicestershire from our earliest hand axe using ancestors
to the Iron Age people who saw the Roman invasion. A chance to talk to archaeologists, see recent finds,
learn ancient skills and have some fun!
Great Bowden Garden Dig
Sunday 26th July 2pm - 4pm
Great Bowden Heritage and Archaeology Group will be digging test pits in gardens
around the village which will be open for visitors. There will be handson opportunities. News of where
the test pits can be found and tea and cakes will be available in the Village Hall.
Starting Venue:
Village Hall, Great Bowden
Colliery Dig and Guided Walk
Sunday 26th July 2pm - 5pm
Swannington Heritage Trust and Leicestershire Industrial History Society will guide
you round the latest excavations at the former Alabama Pit, the reconstructed horse gin, the Peter Neaverson
interpretation centre and Hough Mill.
Guided Walks
Sunday 26th July 11am and 2pm
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III
and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Adults £3, Child/Concession £2, under 3’s FREE. Family (2 adults
+3 children) £10, ( 2 adults + 2 children) £8, (1 adult+ 3 children) £7, (1 adults+2 children) £5.
Starting Venue:
Departs from Courtyard, Bosworth
Battlefield Centre, Ambion Lane, Sutton Cheney, CV13 0AD.
Phone: 01455 290429
Website:
Bosworth Battlefield
Story Telling for under 5s
Monday 27th July 11am - 12pm
An exciting, interactive storytelling session looking at a variety of myths, legends
and adventures. Colouring activities and light refreshments provided. In conjunction with Leicester
City Libraries.
Cost: £1.70 per adult
Venue:
Jewry Wall Museum, St Nicholas Circle,
Leicester, LE1 4LB.
Website:
Jewry Wall Museum
Guided Walk of Breedon Hill and Church
Tuesday 28th July - 2.30pm
Alan McWhirr will guide you around the remains of the Iron Age hillfort and the
priory church incorporating the best collection of Anglo-Saxon carvings in the Midlands and also examine
the fine collection of slate headstones in the churchyard.
Venue:
Meet in the church car park on the top
of Breedon Hill
Evening Pottery Sessions for Adults
Tuesday 28th July - 7pm - 9pm
Drawing inspiration from the beautiful ceramic artefacts on display at the museum,
have a go at creating your own piece of pottery. If you wish to have your pottery fired in a kiln it
can be collected at a later date. Light refreshments provided. Booking essential – please contact the
museum for details.
Cost: £1.70 per adult.
Venue:
Jewry Wall Museum, St Nicholas Circle,
Leicester, LE1 4LB.
Website:
Jewry Wall Museum
Tudor Activity Afternoon
Wednesday 29th July - 2pm - 4pm
Event aimed at children with hands-on activities, games and craft (activity every
Wednesday through the holidays). FREE entrance (small charge for some activities)
Jewellery Workshops
Wednesday 29th July - 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Come and have a go at our jewellery workshop. Make some salt dough jewellery, using
the museum’s collections of brooches for inspiration. Booking essential.
£2 per session
Venue:
Rutland County Museum, Catmose Street,
Oakham, LE15 6HW
Phone: 01572 758440
Website:
Rutland Museum
The Medieval Landscape of South West Leicestershire
Wednesday 29th July - 7.30pm
Former County Survey Archaeologist Fred Hartley looks back over his work surveying
historic earthwork features in Hinckley & Bosworth District.
The sites include Deserted Villages, Castles, Moats, Mills and Formal Gardens, created
and abandoned at various times between the 11th century and about 1750, He will be signing copies of
his recently-published book on the subject.
Venue:
Hinckley Library. Lancaster Road, Hinckley,
Leicestershire, LE10 0AT.
Website:
Hinckley Library
Grace Dieu Priory Guided Walk
Thursday 30th July - 3pm and 7pm
The Friends of Grace Dieu will show you the secrets of Leicestershire’s medieval
nunnery. Meet at the Bull’s Head Car Park.
Charge: £3
Settlements of the Upper Welland Valley
Thursday 30th July - 10.15am - 4.30pm
A tour of the archaeology of the settlements of the Upper Welland Valley west of
Market Harborough. The Upper Welland Archaeological Group will guide visitors around each site on foot
and provide an escort between. Please bring a packed lunch and a drink. No booking required. For details
please call 01604 753485
Starting Venue:
Meet Village Hall Car Park, Lubenham
The Medieval Castles of Leicestershire and Rutland
Friday 31st July - 2pm
Richard Knox will explore the well known and some of the lesser known fortified
sites around the county. Booking essential.
Venue:
Departs from Courtyard, Bosworth Battlefield
Centre, Ambion Lane, Sutton Cheney, CV13 0AD.
Phone: 01455 290429
Website:
Bosworth Battlefield
Medieval Weekend 1st-2nd August
Medieval Weekend
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd August -11am - 3.30pm
Soak up the sights, sounds and smells of medieval England as living history re-enactors
Les Routiers bring history to life. Tickets and more information can be obtained by contacting the Battlefield
Office.
Adults £2, Concessions/Child £1, Family (2 adults + 2 children) £5.
Venue:
Departs from Courtyard, Bosworth Battlefield
Centre, Ambion Lane, Sutton Cheney, CV13 0AD.
Phone: 01455 290429
Website:
Bosworth Battlefield
Treasure on the Road
Saturday 1st August - 11am - 4pm
An exhibition of the famous Leicestershire Iron Age Hoards – join us at the Jewry
Wall Museum as we unlock the mysteries of this incredible discovery through the eyes of our Roman guest.
Venue:
Jewry Wall Museum, St Nicholas Circle,
Leicester, LE1 4LB.
Website:
Jewry Wall Museum
Rutland County Museum’s Big Birthday
Saturday 1st August - 10.30am - 4pm
Come and celebrate the Museum’s Big Birthday! Lots of activities for families including
re-enactors, falconry displays, competitions, games, finds identification and lots more.
Venue:
Rutland County Museum, Catmose Street,
Oakham, LE15 6HW
Phone: 01572 758440
Website:
Rutland Museum
Guided Walks
Sunday 2nd August - 11am and 2pm
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III
and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor. ickets and more information can be obtained by contacting the
Battlefield Office
Adults £3, Child/Concession £2, under 3’s FREE. Family (2 adults
+3 children) £10, (2 adults + 2 children) £8, (1 adult+ 3 children) £7, (1 adults+2 children) £5.
Venue:
Departs from Courtyard, Bosworth Battlefield
Centre, Ambion Lane, Sutton Cheney, CV13 0AD.
Phone: 01455 290429
Website:
Bosworth Battlefield
The Market at Harborough
Sunday 2nd August - 2.30pm
A guided walk of Market Harborough with the Upper Welland Archaeological Group looking
at the origins and history of the town. No booking required.
Venue:
Meet at the Old Grammar School, Market
Harborough.
Phone: 01604 753485
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