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 […]
New Oseberg carving
Kath is nearing completion of her carving based on designs from the prow of the Oseberg boat burial. It will eventually go on a beam above our replica of the […]
Roman trompe l’oeil
The Romans liked to put eye deceiving images in both frescoes and mosaics. Our first example in the mosaic floor is this image based on one from the Newton St […]
Making a Roman table
The circular table for the Roman dining room has finally been completed. The legs are based one made of Kimmeridge shale from Dorset. Now there is just the matter of […]
'Hands on Heritage' in the Avalon Marshes 