This
event will bring together local history and archaeology societies from
throughout the county along with archaeological units, museums and other
regional archaeological organisations to display, examine and discuss current
archaeological work being undertaken throughout Nottinghamshire. This exciting
day can be enjoyed by everyone including those with a general interest in what
is happening in their area, people actively taking part in archaeological work
and those wanting to get involved.
11am-12.15pm
– Short talks on local archaeological projects
Five
local societies present their work. The session will be introduced by David
Knight from Trent and Peak Archaeology who will also give a short overview of
work in the region.
Recital
Theatre (no. 3 entrance next to the Museum). Free but tickets need to be booked
through the box office.
12-4pm
– Stalls
Local
history and archaeology societies and regional archaeological units and
organisations will display and discuss their work. See the wide and varied work
that is being done and find out about opportunities to join in. Practice Hall (no. 3 entrance next to the Museum). Drop in
event.
12-4pm
– Portable Antiquities Database and the Historic Environment Record for
Nottinghamshire
Join
the Finds Liaison Officer for Nottinghamshire and Nottinghamshire County
Council to see what has been found in your area and bring objects for
identification. Drop in event. Museum
12-4pm – Hands on Sessions with archaeological material from
Nottinghamshire
Come
and handle and find out more about a wide variety of archaeological material
from Nottinghamshire including stone artefacts, pottery, coins, animal bones
and environmental material dating from the Palaeolithic to the post medieval
period. Angear Visitor Centre, Djanogly Gallery 2, Learning Studio (no.1
entrance next to the Museum). Drop in event.
This day is organised by the University of Nottingham
Museum and supported by the Thoroton Society and the Society for the Promotion
of Roman Studies.
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