Flint knapping workshops, special guided walks and the chance to explore a Bronze Age Living History Encampment were all on offer last week as Cornwall Heritage Trust celebrated the Festival of Archaeology.
Taking place at Sancreed Beacon, this fun-filled day aimed to bring the site’s prehistoric past to life for all ages with activities including ancient weaving, building a wattle and daub fence, designing your own Bronze Age pot and handling objects from Cornwall’s past.
Our Education and Engagement team welcomed over 200 visitors, who were all keen to get stuck in and get a taste of life thousands of years ago.
There was also the chance for some to take part in an immersive half-day workshop to learn flint knapping – a technique used by our ancestors to shape stone into tools and artefacts. This masterclass was delivered by Devon and Cornwall Bushcraft CIC and was part-funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Special free guided walks around the site and local area were also on offer for Cornwall Heritage Trust, Cornwall Archaeological Society and Cornish Ancient Sites Protection Network members. These were led by trained archaeologist and Cornwall Heritage Trust Sites Officer, Dick Cole, and writer, researcher, astronomer and Cornwall Heritage Trust Project Manager – Sites, Carolyn Kennett.
Thank you to everyone who came along. We hope you enjoyed your journey back in time!
This event was part of the Council for British Archaeology’s annual Festival of Archaeology.
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