The beautiful small things
As well as our large structures we are also adding smaller pieces of furniture and objects. This week we are featuring our latest game board, Alastair’s ‘hare and hounds’ game […]
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Arts and crafts
The usual mix of art and craft continues at Avalon. Cats and dragons are appearing on the doorway to the ‘Oseberg’ themed bedroom in the longhall. A new table has […]
How to demolish a roundhouse
The time had come to demolish our first roundhouse experiment to pave the way for the Mark II. The Mark I was based on the 2014 excavation evidence from Glastonbury […]
Whatley the elephant
As it was World Elephant Day on the 12th of August, we belatedly marked the event by recreating the elephant mosaic from Whatley Roman villa, albeit at a smaller scale […]
Kith and Kin – unique Saxon theatre
The longhall at Avalon Archaeology plays host to a unique theatrical experience on Saturday 4th of May, with a play written and performed by the super talented physical theatre performer […]
Colour and craft
Caz has very kindly made a display of the wonderful colour range she produced by dyeing wool with three different plants, dried weld for the yellow, greens and browns, madder […]
Winter work
Despite the freezing weather the volunteers have continued work, turning legs for the Roman couch, finishing off the Viking tablet weaving loom, laying mosaic and painting the last panel of […]
Highly Commended volunteers
The Hands on Heritage volunteers have been justly recognised in this years Archaeology Achievement Awards, being Highly Commended in the Engagement and Participation category. The Avalon Archaeology site has been […]
Blast from the Past
On the last Sunday in August the Avalon Archaeology site had its first ‘Blast from the Past‘ ancient music day. Tim Hill very kindly brought his musical expertise to demonstrate […]
Avalon Marshes Centre re-opening
On Sunday 21st of May, the Avalon Marshes Centre was re-opened after Natural England’s latest upgrade of the cafe, toilets and parking areas. Phil Holms, a former NE manager of […]
'Hands on Heritage' in the Avalon Marshes 