How to find the site
For anyone trying to find our Roman reconstruction we have produced the handy map below to guide you (Avalon Archaeology arrowed). Just a short horse ride from Iscalis or Lindinis.
Growing season
After the prolonged drought, things have started growing well, including the yew hedge, the Roman rose, the box topiary, mustard, mosaic and borage. Little oak trees are even growing in […]
More birds and tesserae
Other additions this week have been Kath’s double bird carving, which complements one on an opposing pillar and helps to complete a bird theme for the whole ‘arch’. Meanwhile in […]
Æthels in heaven
At last all the Dead Æthels have arrived in heaven (not a phrase you hear everyday). The Æthels were King Alfred’s dad Æthelwulf, and his elder brothers Æthelstan, Æthelbold, Æthelberht […]
Mopped mosaic
For this last post of the day (cue bugle) there is an image from the time lapse camera of the last time the whole floor was mopped (by Martin – […]
Highly strung Vikings
The replica chair from the Oseberg boat burial has been finished, with rope seating by Kath and Neil on Mike’s woodwork. The original had widely spaced holes, but the (10mm) […]
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 […]
Avalon Marshes Open Day 21st May
This Sunday, 21st May, the Avalon Marshes Centre is celebrating its reopening after the completion of the recent enhancement works. There will be lots of activities on the wider AMC […]
Saxon Somerset Day, Sunday 14th May 10-4
This Sunday the Avalon Archaeology site is lucky to be playing host to the Draca Beordor re-enactment group. Not only will you be able to see our wonderful buildings celebrating […]
Coronation special
Coronation 871 style that is, as Alfred is crowned King of Wessex. Arguably his vision for a united England lies at the heart of the present monarchy. Discuss is not […]
'Hands on Heritage' in the Avalon Marshes 