Flint knapping and Bronze age metal working demo - Thu 28 July An exciting opportunity to participate in hands-on activities and learn skills in practical archaeology techniques & activities with specialists; Neil Burridge who will be demonstrating ancient metal working techniques and Karl Lee who will be giving demonstrations of flint knapping.
In addition Katie Hinds, Finds Identification Officer for Wiltshire will be in attendance and there will be plenty more family orientated activities around the museum.
Location: Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre, 9-10 Market Place, Chippenham SN15 3HF.
Tel: 01249 705020
Date: Thu 28 July 10.00–16.00
Email: heritage@chippenham.gov.uk
Web: www.chippenham.gov.uk
Neil Burridge has his own web site which can be found at http://www.bronze-age-craft.com/ and video of a Bronze Age Sword being cast can be seen on Utube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LmhYG9xnBE
Karl Lee also has a dedicated web site at http://www.primitive-technology.co.uk/aboutkarl.htm
This event is part of CBA Festival of British Archaeology. To find out what's on in your area goto http://festival.britarch.ac.uk/ and search your region
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Posted by Chance
25th July 2011ce
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