Oseberg, trompe l’oeil and play of the day
Kath’s wonderful carving based on the prow of the Norwegian Oseberg ship has now taken pride of place above the replica bed, that was also based on the example from […]
All washed up
The gable end of the longhall takes a bit of a battering from the prevailing weather, so it was treated to a refresh, with four new coats of limewash. The […]
Turning corners
The pole lathes have been in action, turning bits of ash to make the legs for the Roman couch. The design is based on the legs shown on the tombstone […]
Roman graffiti or dipinti?
Roman graffiti artist Banksii Pompeiius has been at work on the outside of the Roman building, although, as the design was painted and not scratched, its really dipinti rather than […]
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 […]
At home with the Vikings
Thanks to Draca Beorder re-enactment group for another excellent Viking themed day at Avalon Archaeology. Lots of people came to enjoy themselves experiencing a bit of Norse culture in the […]
Our beautiful widlife haven
Another busy week with limewashing, tent repairs, wood turning and continuing work on the mosaic and various woodcarvings. Kath’s Oseberg inspired carving is approaching completion and the last of the […]
What newts do on holiday
This week another supply of pre-loved thatch allowed us to continue on the second layer of the Iron Age roundhouse. Kath has begun adding colour to her wonderful Oseberg ship […]
Jester’s hat
The latest design in the Roman mosaic has been completed. Nicknamed the Jester’s Hat by the volunteers, it features a Gordian knot at its centre. The very last of the […]
Well oiled Vikings
Every Viking knew how important it was to go to sea well oiled. The volunteers have given the thirsty Walrus a new coat of linseed oil inside and out to […]
'Hands on Heritage' in the Avalon Marshes 