Past events
Tuesday 12 / Thursfay 14th April. Two groups visited Stanton Moor and Rowtor Rocks. Robert Allcroft lead these two walks around Stanton Moor taking in the various stone circles, burial cairns and the Earl Grey (Reform) Tower. Then over to Rowter Rocks with its interesting early 1700’s folly and a Neolithic cup and ring marked stone. Robert also managed to summon the beating heart of the mountain to the group's surprise!
Tuesday 29 March. This walk visited Carl Wark and a possible Roman Signal Station led by Dorne Coggins. Great scenery and some interesting surprises.
Tuesday 2nd November - A short morning walk on the area around the Ox Stones
Members Coffee Morning - Wednesday 27th October 10 am - 12:00
Another sociable gathering to hear/see/chat about the results of our recent "River Furtles" etc.
Another sociable gathering to hear/see/chat about the results of our recent "River Furtles" etc.
A short morning walk Tuesday 5th October, 10am start
A morning walk starting from Whirlow Hall Farm car park on Broad Elms Lane.
The group visited a number of sites with a pagan or religious significance in the close area of the farm guided by Mick Graves.
These walks are proving very popular, but we are still limiting numbers to be covid comfortable.
A morning walk starting from Whirlow Hall Farm car park on Broad Elms Lane.
The group visited a number of sites with a pagan or religious significance in the close area of the farm guided by Mick Graves.
These walks are proving very popular, but we are still limiting numbers to be covid comfortable.
Step back in Time - 21/09/21
As ever this was a popular easy walk through our local history.
Ecclesall Woods is full of archaeological features from the Neolithic to the present day. The group was introduced to the local landscape features, including quarries, trackways, coppice boundaries, Q pits and our local listed Cup & Ring Rock Art.
As ever this was a popular easy walk through our local history.
Ecclesall Woods is full of archaeological features from the Neolithic to the present day. The group was introduced to the local landscape features, including quarries, trackways, coppice boundaries, Q pits and our local listed Cup & Ring Rock Art.
Froggatt White Coal Kiln Walk: Thursday, 19/08/21
A small group visited this fabulous, unique site for a lovely evening walk through the woods
A small group visited this fabulous, unique site for a lovely evening walk through the woods
TTT's restart Summer Picnic Sunday, 15/08/21 @ 13:00
At last we started back with a good gathering in the sunshine, lots of chat, good company and a tense round or two of croquet!!
At last we started back with a good gathering in the sunshine, lots of chat, good company and a tense round or two of croquet!!
Tuesday 3rd March Bishops House, including recent discoveries 7.45pm, now at Dore Methodist Hall due to roof leak at Old School Hall
Another excellent talk by Ken Dash local archaeologist on this truly interesting and rare (for Sheffield)16th century house, its history and structure within a wider perspective of the development of suburban Sheffield. Big thanks Ken! Very enjoyable.
Another excellent talk by Ken Dash local archaeologist on this truly interesting and rare (for Sheffield)16th century house, its history and structure within a wider perspective of the development of suburban Sheffield. Big thanks Ken! Very enjoyable.
Tuesday 28th January - "The Joy of Flints" 7.45pm, Dore Old School
Clive Waddington head of Archaeological Research Services Ltd and author of “The Joy of Flint gave another very interesting talk, this time on flints throughout the ages.
Clive Waddington head of Archaeological Research Services Ltd and author of “The Joy of Flint gave another very interesting talk, this time on flints throughout the ages.
Friday 24th January -Members Coffee Morning 10.30 – 12noon Small hall, Dore Old School
Another very popular and enjoyable coffee morning was held with old local photographs being the key topic.
Another very popular and enjoyable coffee morning was held with old local photographs being the key topic.
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th January
The Sheffield Heritage Fair was very well attended and our stall and display was very popular. Much interest being shown in what we do and what was discovered at Whirlow.
The Sheffield Heritage Fair was very well attended and our stall and display was very popular. Much interest being shown in what we do and what was discovered at Whirlow.
Friday 20th December Winter Solstice Party for members & partners. From 19.45 Dore Old School
Nearly 50 attended an excellent Pie and Peas supper (thanks to our local Totley Liberty Foods). The traditional quiz, prize draw and amusing annual review helped the evening along, with much banter and Xmas cheer, a great start to the Xmas festivities.
Nearly 50 attended an excellent Pie and Peas supper (thanks to our local Totley Liberty Foods). The traditional quiz, prize draw and amusing annual review helped the evening along, with much banter and Xmas cheer, a great start to the Xmas festivities.
Tuesday 26th November William Humfrey & the development of lead smelting in Derbyshire... or Heavy Metal, Metallica and Mary Queen of Scots! 7.45pm, Dore Old School
Big thanks to Carl Clayton for an excellent, interesting and humorous talk. Not only did the talk explain the history of lead smelting development in our local area but it touched on the intrigues of the late 1500's whose reality would fit nicely within another of C. J. Sansom's Shardlake series!
Big thanks to Carl Clayton for an excellent, interesting and humorous talk. Not only did the talk explain the history of lead smelting development in our local area but it touched on the intrigues of the late 1500's whose reality would fit nicely within another of C. J. Sansom's Shardlake series!
Friday 22nd November Members Coffee Morning 10.30 – 12noon Small hall, Dore Old School
Another well attended opportunity to meet and chat about all things archaeological.
Another well attended opportunity to meet and chat about all things archaeological.
Friday 25th October Members Coffee Morning 10.30 – 12noon Small hall, Dore Old School
Another well attended coffee morning with lots to chat about.
Another well attended coffee morning with lots to chat about.
Tuesday 22nd October Talk on the recent excavations by ARS at the Vicus of Navio Roman fort: 7.45pm, Dore Old School
Tom Parker the site Project Officer gave an excellent well attended presentation, clearly showing the time phased complexity of activity on the site. This was also supported by some of the interesting finds of Roman pottery, Samian or possibly local Samian ware copies and a ballista ball. Thanks again to Tom for a really interesting talk!
Tom Parker the site Project Officer gave an excellent well attended presentation, clearly showing the time phased complexity of activity on the site. This was also supported by some of the interesting finds of Roman pottery, Samian or possibly local Samian ware copies and a ballista ball. Thanks again to Tom for a really interesting talk!
Oct. 5th - 12th - Whirlow Dig Opportunity
Members of the Time Travellers had the opportunity to excavate a previously discovered mesolithic hearth and surrounding area under the supervision of Archaeological Research Services Ltd.'s Clive Waddington and his team. Finds from this period are extremely scarce so although there weren't many finds to show for our effort we do believe that we found further evidence of mesolithic activity which in itself is very important and exciting. At least Caitlin's cake was well worth the effort!
Members of the Time Travellers had the opportunity to excavate a previously discovered mesolithic hearth and surrounding area under the supervision of Archaeological Research Services Ltd.'s Clive Waddington and his team. Finds from this period are extremely scarce so although there weren't many finds to show for our effort we do believe that we found further evidence of mesolithic activity which in itself is very important and exciting. At least Caitlin's cake was well worth the effort!
Friday 27th September - Members Coffee Morning. 10.30 – 12noon Small hall, Dore Old School.
Around 15 of us gathered for a chance to meet and chat about all things archaeological.
Around 15 of us gathered for a chance to meet and chat about all things archaeological.
Wednesday 25th September - Open day at the excavations of the Vicus of Navio Roman Fort at Brough-on-Noe
Pouring rain provided muddy conditions for those attending the tours by ARS Ltd.
Pouring rain provided muddy conditions for those attending the tours by ARS Ltd.
Sept. 18th - Guided walk following the route of the Totley tunnel with a visit to the martyrs Padley Chapel
15 of us joined Chris Morgan on his well informed guided walk over the route of the Totley Tunnel with, for most of us, lots of new and interesting features, mainly railway associated, along the way. Finally, an interesting tour of Padley Chapel and ruined manor house. Big thanks again to Chris for a really enjoyable day out in good walking weather!
15 of us joined Chris Morgan on his well informed guided walk over the route of the Totley Tunnel with, for most of us, lots of new and interesting features, mainly railway associated, along the way. Finally, an interesting tour of Padley Chapel and ruined manor house. Big thanks again to Chris for a really enjoyable day out in good walking weather!
dSept. 14th, 11:00-16:00 - Heritage Open Day event: "The Brigantes - Daily Life In Iron Age Britain" an excellent and informative exhibition was held in the Dore Old School. This event was run by the Time Travellers’ Brigantes Group. Displays of the ancient crafts, farming, culture and more were visited by nearly 150 people. There were demonstrations of Hand Spinning and natural dyeing by Holly Hagg Fleece Club and even parents and kids had a go. There were also information displays about local archaeology, the Time Travellers group, and also the history of Dore Old School itself. A well presented and attended event so big thanks especially to The Brigantes Group!!
Sept. 10th - Talk on Meersbrook Hall by Ken Dash our budding buildings detective! Ken gave an excellent well researched talk about the building, its history, ownership and development along with some great glimpses into Sheffields social history and development.
The Hall was built for Benjamin Roebuck in 1759 a prosperous Sheffield merchant and banker, on a site next to the newly laid Sheffield to Derby road. It was later the home of the Shores and the Ruskin collection. Since the Council handed it to Heeley Development Trust in 2016 a small group have been measuring it and doing some great research into it's history. Thanks Ken for a really interesting talk!
The Hall was built for Benjamin Roebuck in 1759 a prosperous Sheffield merchant and banker, on a site next to the newly laid Sheffield to Derby road. It was later the home of the Shores and the Ruskin collection. Since the Council handed it to Heeley Development Trust in 2016 a small group have been measuring it and doing some great research into it's history. Thanks Ken for a really interesting talk!
Sept 2nd-5th - The Time Travellers annual "away trip" to tour historic Norfolk. 15 of us travelled first to Flag Fen for a tour of the archaeological park developed over the Iron Age fenland wooden "island" and walk way with votive offerings. Also to be seen were the boats hewn from tree trunks discovered at nearby Must Farm currently being preserved in a special wax. Then off to the Neolithic flint mines of Grimes Graves. Really interesting historic tours of Norwich, an important Tudor city whose wealth accrued through the wool trade and Roman Colchester, once destroyed during the Boudican revolt. Then on to Sutton Hoo recently re-opened after a £4.0m redevelopment of their excellent visitor centre and now Tranmer House which is open to the public. Finally on the last day a visit to the fabulous historic village, castle and abbey of Castle Acre and then on to another interesting, historic tour of Kings Lynn before a slow journey home.
Aug. 27th - Talk on the Totley Tunnel and the Hope Valley Line by Chris Morgan.
Chris is chairman of Friends of Dore & Totley Station and amongst other interests a National Trust Ranger. He gave a captivating talk about the history of the tunnel and the line to Manchester including some human stories along the way from railway accidents to the life of navvies, (not Irish, as it happens!)
Chris is chairman of Friends of Dore & Totley Station and amongst other interests a National Trust Ranger. He gave a captivating talk about the history of the tunnel and the line to Manchester including some human stories along the way from railway accidents to the life of navvies, (not Irish, as it happens!)
Month Of August - Digging with ARS in the Roman Vicus of Navio Roman fort
A number of members joined in the ARS excavations as part of the shale quarry extension at Brough. There is a lot of archaeology including ditches, pits and buildings that may have stone walls and large quantities of pottery and other material were discovered.
A number of members joined in the ARS excavations as part of the shale quarry extension at Brough. There is a lot of archaeology including ditches, pits and buildings that may have stone walls and large quantities of pottery and other material were discovered.
Aug. 15th - Froggatt White Coal kiln and associated lead smelter walk a group of 10 led by Robert Allcroft. had an enjoyable walk to visit one of the best preserved white coal kilns in the area, along side its lead smelting mill with its own head of water and possible water wheel. Approached through some lovely woodland this was followed by a welcome drink stop at the nearby Grouse Inn, highly recommended!
Friday 12th July - Member’s Coffee Morning, Dore Old School, Savage Lane, Dore. 10.30am – 12noon. For those interested in a Geology theme this was an excellent coffee morning as we chatted and discussed local fossils and interesting rock types brought in by enthusiasts
Tues. 9th April - An excellent talk by Laura Binns looking at the finds and features uncovered during the recent excavations of a Romano-British site at Hanging Banks, Wingerworth followed by a heavily attended AGM. Another successful year for The Time Travellers with membership reaching an all time high.
Friday 5th April - Coffee Morning. 10.30am to 12noon Small Hall, Old School Hall, Dore.
Another well attended opportunity to talk about all things archaeological. Excellent company, drinks (tea or coffee) and biscuits
Another well attended opportunity to talk about all things archaeological. Excellent company, drinks (tea or coffee) and biscuits
Wed. 13th March - Guided walk on Bigmoor
10 of us walked across Bigmoor from the Barbrook area taking in Bronze Age burial cairns, revetted cairn, embanked stone circles then over to the ridge above Swine Stye to see some more burial cairns and cist burial and Bronze Age field systems, much more noticeable following last summers fires and some interesting 18th century way markers. Finally, down to the site of Swine Sty's settlement and shale bracelet manufacturing site before returning to the cars.
10 of us walked across Bigmoor from the Barbrook area taking in Bronze Age burial cairns, revetted cairn, embanked stone circles then over to the ridge above Swine Stye to see some more burial cairns and cist burial and Bronze Age field systems, much more noticeable following last summers fires and some interesting 18th century way markers. Finally, down to the site of Swine Sty's settlement and shale bracelet manufacturing site before returning to the cars.
Tues. 12th March - 19:45 Dore Old School -Follow The Yellow Brick Roads-David Inglis gave a talk on - The developments in the story of Roman Brough/Navio after last season's exploration. This talk charted the history of archaeological investigations into the Roman Roads linking the forts in our region. Big thanks to David for an interesting talk.
Fri. 8th March - Members coffee morning Small Hall, Dore Old School
Following the success of the first coffee morning held on the 8th February this was another well attended repeat, which provided:
* A chance to meet and chat in the warm,
* Find out what's going on in the near future,
* Browse in our book Library,
* Exchange magazines
* An opportunity to talk about all things archaeological.
Excellent company, drinks (tea or coffee) and biscuits
Following the success of the first coffee morning held on the 8th February this was another well attended repeat, which provided:
* A chance to meet and chat in the warm,
* Find out what's going on in the near future,
* Browse in our book Library,
* Exchange magazines
* An opportunity to talk about all things archaeological.
Excellent company, drinks (tea or coffee) and biscuits
Wed. 27th Feb. - Archaeology walk in Ecclesall Woods Bumps, dips and holes
Another well attended walk was led by John Baker as ann introduction to the archaeology of Ecclesall Woods exploring the visible clues to the history of the woods and how to recognise the different features.
Another well attended walk was led by John Baker as ann introduction to the archaeology of Ecclesall Woods exploring the visible clues to the history of the woods and how to recognise the different features.
Sat. 23rd Feb. - Roman Group walked around the Burbage Brook/Edge exploring the area for evidence of our Roman past.
Tues. 19th Feb. - Archaeology and the National Trust – a talk by Rosalind Buck 7.45 pm at Dore Old School
Ros works as an archaeologist for the National Trust and covers the East Midlands and Peak District. Her role involves advising regional properties on how to care for their archaeology, managing volunteers, and organising public engagement events. In her talk Ros giave an excellent and interesting insight into the archaeological activities and investigations undertaken on National Trust properties. It was very encouraging to hear how much effort and investment the National Trust puts into re-discovering their properties ancient past. With further discussion on the effect of the recent fires on Bigmoor and the evidence of activities of our ancient farmers and more recently those of the World War Two training manouvers. A big thank you to Ros for an excellent presentation!
Ros works as an archaeologist for the National Trust and covers the East Midlands and Peak District. Her role involves advising regional properties on how to care for their archaeology, managing volunteers, and organising public engagement events. In her talk Ros giave an excellent and interesting insight into the archaeological activities and investigations undertaken on National Trust properties. It was very encouraging to hear how much effort and investment the National Trust puts into re-discovering their properties ancient past. With further discussion on the effect of the recent fires on Bigmoor and the evidence of activities of our ancient farmers and more recently those of the World War Two training manouvers. A big thank you to Ros for an excellent presentation!
Fri. 8th February. Coffee Morning held at the Dore Old School
This proved a very successful event with circa 25 members attending providing a chance to meet other members, share experiences and learn about our activities and general things archaeological. It was so well received that we are planning to hold at least another coffee morning in March.
This proved a very successful event with circa 25 members attending providing a chance to meet other members, share experiences and learn about our activities and general things archaeological. It was so well received that we are planning to hold at least another coffee morning in March.
Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th January Sheffield Heritage Fair.
The Time Travellers provided a stand at the Sheffield Heritage Fair which was extremely well attended by members of the public young and old. It provided us with a great opportunity to promote our group and to show case the success and findings of our HLF funded project at Whirlow Hall Farm. We made some very useful contacts for future activities as well so a successful weekends work!
The Time Travellers provided a stand at the Sheffield Heritage Fair which was extremely well attended by members of the public young and old. It provided us with a great opportunity to promote our group and to show case the success and findings of our HLF funded project at Whirlow Hall Farm. We made some very useful contacts for future activities as well so a successful weekends work!
Tues. 22nd January - David Templeman gave an excellent talk on the subject of Sheffield's Old Deer Park.
With circa 35-40 members and guests attending we listened with fascination as we learned about Deer Parks in general as well as our own specific and very large Deer Park of Sheffield. These Deer Parks were a display of wealth and power as well as a playground and production unit for venison and other meats/game. Big thanks to David for another excellent and informative talk.
With circa 35-40 members and guests attending we listened with fascination as we learned about Deer Parks in general as well as our own specific and very large Deer Park of Sheffield. These Deer Parks were a display of wealth and power as well as a playground and production unit for venison and other meats/game. Big thanks to David for another excellent and informative talk.
Wed. 16th January. - Archaeology walk in Ecclesall Woods - Bumps, dips and holes -
John Baker led 15 of us on an interesting walk providing an introduction to the varied archaeology of Ecclesall Woods exploring the visible clues to the history of the woods and how to recognise the different features. This will be repeated in the near future due to the high interest in the history and archaeology of Ecclesall Woods .
John Baker led 15 of us on an interesting walk providing an introduction to the varied archaeology of Ecclesall Woods exploring the visible clues to the history of the woods and how to recognise the different features. This will be repeated in the near future due to the high interest in the history and archaeology of Ecclesall Woods .
Fri. 21st December - Winter Solstice Social 45 members and partners had a great evening enjoying their curry and chatting with fellow members, working on the Quizz together and attempting to win prizes. Then of course Dorne's amusing review of our activities in 2018.
Mon. 26th November Try your hand at Dowsing a group met at the village hall in Over Haddon for an 11:00 am start.
The Time Travellers have been working with a local history group in Over Haddon near Bakewell, on exploring the remains of
a mystery house which disappeared from maps after the 1720s. This event was to try a different surveying approach and have some fun with both believers in the art of dowsing and the sceptics. In any event it was all good fun,
The Time Travellers have been working with a local history group in Over Haddon near Bakewell, on exploring the remains of
a mystery house which disappeared from maps after the 1720s. This event was to try a different surveying approach and have some fun with both believers in the art of dowsing and the sceptics. In any event it was all good fun,
Wed. 21st Nov. 2018 - Stuart Nunn, a Time Travellers member and volunteer with the archaeology team at the Eastern Moors Partnership led 12 intrepid members on a cold autumnal day over Totley Moor. We saw evidence of coal, canister and fire clay mining. The location of brick kilns and sighting towers for surveying for the construction of the Totley Tunnel. Finally, zipping back through time to the bronze age, a double ring cairn with its five cremated burials dating from circa 1500-1000 BC. Big thanks to Stuart for a truly interesting, historical walk.
Tuesday 13th November 2018- Talk on Ice Age 'art' , 7.45pm Dore Old School
Attended by thirty plus people, our member, Vince Boulter gave a very interesting, enjoyable and amusing perspective on the earliest cave paintings from Lascaux and Chauvet in France and Creswell Crags. He discussed why and how he thinks they were made. We were also shown mobile 'art' figurines and the oldest musical instruments found. Vince also brought along some 'home made' examples. Big thanks to Vince for a great talk!
Attended by thirty plus people, our member, Vince Boulter gave a very interesting, enjoyable and amusing perspective on the earliest cave paintings from Lascaux and Chauvet in France and Creswell Crags. He discussed why and how he thinks they were made. We were also shown mobile 'art' figurines and the oldest musical instruments found. Vince also brought along some 'home made' examples. Big thanks to Vince for a great talk!
Tues. 23rd Oct. 2018 - Talk on: Lost Sheffield Castle Found? 19:45 Dore Old School
Mili Rajic, Wessex Archaeology’s project manager, gave a fascinating and enthusiastic talk to 60 members and visitors, focusing on recent results of the archaeological excavation of the site of Sheffield Castle.
Mili Rajic, Wessex Archaeology’s project manager, gave a fascinating and enthusiastic talk to 60 members and visitors, focusing on recent results of the archaeological excavation of the site of Sheffield Castle.
Fri. 19th Oct. 2018 - Gardoms Edge Guided Archaeological Walk
Robert Allcroft and Alan Stewart led 11 members on an archaeological walk on Gardoms Edge on a beautiful sunny day. Sights seen, apart from the scenery, included the Three Ships on Birchin Edge, rock art, bronze age hut circles, a linear feature of clay lined pits, cairns, standing stones, a mill stone quarry, Meg's wall, the Three Men, a ring cairn, site of the old trunk road and finally a welcomed pint in the Robin Hood.
Robert Allcroft and Alan Stewart led 11 members on an archaeological walk on Gardoms Edge on a beautiful sunny day. Sights seen, apart from the scenery, included the Three Ships on Birchin Edge, rock art, bronze age hut circles, a linear feature of clay lined pits, cairns, standing stones, a mill stone quarry, Meg's wall, the Three Men, a ring cairn, site of the old trunk road and finally a welcomed pint in the Robin Hood.
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Wed. 3rd. Oct. 2018 - Fieldwalking at Whirlow Hall Farm -
About 14 of us took part in field walking Horti field at Whirlow Hall Farm. The haul included some 10 pieces of flint or flint flakes but no clearly defined tools this time. These were bagged along with other less exciting pieces of old iron nails, slag etc. Then, of course, not collected but observed a vast array of clay pipe stems. Still we all had a therapeutic time searching in anticipation of another major find, left hidden for another day!
About 14 of us took part in field walking Horti field at Whirlow Hall Farm. The haul included some 10 pieces of flint or flint flakes but no clearly defined tools this time. These were bagged along with other less exciting pieces of old iron nails, slag etc. Then, of course, not collected but observed a vast array of clay pipe stems. Still we all had a therapeutic time searching in anticipation of another major find, left hidden for another day!
Sun. 30th Sept. 2018 -Members and Partners Summer BBQ
43 members and partners attended The famous Whirlow BBQ hosted at Whirlow Hall Farm. An enjoyable social event despite the cold windy evening. Thankfully we could retreat from the weather into the warmth of the Cafe for our meal and a good old chin-wag with fellow members and friends.
43 members and partners attended The famous Whirlow BBQ hosted at Whirlow Hall Farm. An enjoyable social event despite the cold windy evening. Thankfully we could retreat from the weather into the warmth of the Cafe for our meal and a good old chin-wag with fellow members and friends.
Thurs. 27th Sept. 2018 - Sheffield Castle Dig visit, the second tour of the Sheffield Castle excavations was equally well received.
Tues. 25th Sept. 2018 - Sheffield Castle Dig visit
An excellent, informative and enthusiastic tour was given to approximately 30 visitors by Mili Rajic, Wessex Archaeology's lead archaeologist on the Sheffield Castle site
An excellent, informative and enthusiastic tour was given to approximately 30 visitors by Mili Rajic, Wessex Archaeology's lead archaeologist on the Sheffield Castle site
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The Time Travellers September away trip
A big thank you goes to Dorne and Martin Coggins for arranging a perfectly co-ordinated and action packed away trip. 12 members travelled first to Chester where we had an entertaining tour of Historic Chester, walking the walls and including a visit to the basement of Pret-a-Manger where we could see Roman column bases of what must have been a magnificent building. Then onto a lovely hotel on Anglsey, Nant Yr Odyn Country Hotel. Day two started with a visit to the "never finished" Beaumaris castle followed by a visit and lunch at the Oriel Yns Mon visitor centre. This provided some background to Anglsey's rich past. Then we dashed further back in time to visit the fabulously atmospheric Din Lligwy, a settlement of the Romano-britsh period, stopping first to take in the Din Lligwy Cromlech. Day three saw a quick visit to Castell Bryn Gwyn henge monument on the way to Caernarvon Castle where we were given an excellent guided tour. Then on to Segontium Roman Fort on a hill behind Caernarvon with great views over Anglsey and back towards Snowdonia. Then back to Angelsey to visit the passage grave of Bryn Celli Ddu, aligned with the mid-summer's rising sun and the Bodwyr burial chamber. For some a fleeting visit to a National Trust property famous for its red squirrels before returning to the hotel. Returning home on day four via the most amazing and interesting site of all (in my opinion), the bronze age copper mines on the Great Orme headland. See more photos in our photo library.
A big thank you goes to Dorne and Martin Coggins for arranging a perfectly co-ordinated and action packed away trip. 12 members travelled first to Chester where we had an entertaining tour of Historic Chester, walking the walls and including a visit to the basement of Pret-a-Manger where we could see Roman column bases of what must have been a magnificent building. Then onto a lovely hotel on Anglsey, Nant Yr Odyn Country Hotel. Day two started with a visit to the "never finished" Beaumaris castle followed by a visit and lunch at the Oriel Yns Mon visitor centre. This provided some background to Anglsey's rich past. Then we dashed further back in time to visit the fabulously atmospheric Din Lligwy, a settlement of the Romano-britsh period, stopping first to take in the Din Lligwy Cromlech. Day three saw a quick visit to Castell Bryn Gwyn henge monument on the way to Caernarvon Castle where we were given an excellent guided tour. Then on to Segontium Roman Fort on a hill behind Caernarvon with great views over Anglsey and back towards Snowdonia. Then back to Angelsey to visit the passage grave of Bryn Celli Ddu, aligned with the mid-summer's rising sun and the Bodwyr burial chamber. For some a fleeting visit to a National Trust property famous for its red squirrels before returning to the hotel. Returning home on day four via the most amazing and interesting site of all (in my opinion), the bronze age copper mines on the Great Orme headland. See more photos in our photo library.
26th July 2018- Special access visit to Creswell Crags
The day was well attended and started with an introduction to the site, then a lecture on Ice Age Archaeology in the Education suite, followed by lunch and a tour of Pin Hole Cave*. Where one could see tiny bones from creatures past in the sediments clinging to the walls of the cave.
We then returned to the visitor centre for a guided tour of the artefacts in the archives.
*Pin Hole Cave
The first known find from Pin Hole was a palate and milk teeth of a young woolly mammoth made by A.T.Metcalfe. This and subsequent finds
prompted further exploration. Between 1986 and 1989 modern techniques were used and uncovered a rich collection of artefacts and animal bones.
Who used Pin Hole?
Neanderthals were the first people to use this cave while hunting reindeer in the Creswell area. They left behind groups of flint and quartzite tools made between 60,000 and 40,000 years ago.
Later during the Ice Age people used this site during the Early Upper Palaeolithic between 40,000 and 28,000 years ago and during the Late Upper Palaeolithic about 12,500 years ago. Artefactual evidence from the most recent period include examples of flint, bone and ivory tools as well as two engraved bones, the 'Pin Hole Man' and a rib with a cross hatched design.
The day was well attended and started with an introduction to the site, then a lecture on Ice Age Archaeology in the Education suite, followed by lunch and a tour of Pin Hole Cave*. Where one could see tiny bones from creatures past in the sediments clinging to the walls of the cave.
We then returned to the visitor centre for a guided tour of the artefacts in the archives.
*Pin Hole Cave
The first known find from Pin Hole was a palate and milk teeth of a young woolly mammoth made by A.T.Metcalfe. This and subsequent finds
prompted further exploration. Between 1986 and 1989 modern techniques were used and uncovered a rich collection of artefacts and animal bones.
Who used Pin Hole?
Neanderthals were the first people to use this cave while hunting reindeer in the Creswell area. They left behind groups of flint and quartzite tools made between 60,000 and 40,000 years ago.
Later during the Ice Age people used this site during the Early Upper Palaeolithic between 40,000 and 28,000 years ago and during the Late Upper Palaeolithic about 12,500 years ago. Artefactual evidence from the most recent period include examples of flint, bone and ivory tools as well as two engraved bones, the 'Pin Hole Man' and a rib with a cross hatched design.
