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The Dunster visit will run from 10.30am to around 1pm. Meet at the car park in Dunster to explore this historic Medieval town.

Meet at the Avalon Marshes Centre at 10.30.  Finishing time TBC sometime in the afternoon.  Activities include mosaic making and daubing.  Bring lunch and warn clothing you don’t mind getting messy!

Our next MAYA session will be on Saturday 5th February from 10.30am – 12.30pm.  We will meet in the car park at Castle Neroche, an Iron Age Hillfort and Norman Motte and Bailey.  The nearest postcode for the site is TA20 3JZ and the site is signposted as you approach.

We will be exploring the earthworks and woodlands around this fascinating site and uncover some surprising secrets!

You will need to bring:

• Warm and waterproof clothing
• Sturdy and waterproof footwear (this is very important, the site is hilly and can be very muddy!)
• Drink and snack

Please email to book your place on this exciting visit!

More information nearer the time.

10.30am – 12.30pm. The Learning Room, Museum of Somerset.

The job of an archaeologist is to learn about the past by discovering and investigating artefacts that were left behind. We will look at what we are leaving behind today, and how we will be seen in the future, looking at borders and spaces we live in.

10.30am – 12.30pm. The Learning Room, Museum of Somerset.

Explore the Medieval village of Dunster, discover its amazing Medieval buildings and uncover its history dating back to Roman times!
Details of timings and where to meet to follow.

We will be thinking about how gravestones can be used to find out about the past. You will carrying out a brief graveyard survey by examining a few stones in detail, looking at the design and the inscriptions.

10.30am – 12.30pm.  Wembdon Road Cemetery, Bridgwater.  Parking/drop off details to follow.

Meeting at Castle Green outside the Museum of Somerset to explore the history and archaeology of Taunton Town Centre on Saturday 3rd July between 1030 and 1230.

Return to the Brick and Tile Museum for another chance to make replica archaeological artefacts.

Somerset Brick and Tile Museum, East Quay, Bridgwater TA6 4DB, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Session lead by David Hunt and Chris Webster

Details to follow.