Pollen in a Peak Bog: A Community Archaeology Project
Dove Valley Activity Centre, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9SE
Our family friendly event will give visitors the chance to visit an exciting project which has shown how important local heritage groups can contribute to national research! In addition to sharing our very latest findings, we also offer a range of activities to take part in including:
Meet the Anglo-Saxon Monk * See an unusual ‘Bog’ up close * Learn about pollen and what it reveals to us * Meet the Archaeologist * Writing the runes for children * Have a go at grinding grains with a Quern * Exhibition The History of Whitle so far * Walk the Archaeology trail * Meet the People of the Past * History Exhibition * Archaeology and other specialist’s reports * Finds displays * Explore the old Sheen Census * Medieval Quill writing * Butter and rush lights making * Children’s costumes * Meet the Quack *
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 15 September:
- 12.00 to 16.00hrs
Location & directions
Dove Valley Activity Centre, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9SE
- Directions:
- The Dove Valley Centre can be found on the road between Longor and Sheen. Map Ref: SK107 635 ///meanders.flanked.spokes
- Contact on day:
- Ian Parker Heath
- Telephone number:
- +447956987930
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
We offer an optional guided walk to a peat bog which is unsuitable for people with limited mobility and children under 5 years of age. Dogs on leads welcome.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 100
- Est. tour duration:
- 4 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
