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Dorset Shelters and Homes Talk

Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS

  • 18 Sep 2025
  • | In person
  • | Talk

A talk on the evolution of 'home' in Dorset - from temporary shelters to permanent homes.

John Smith, local Historian and Archaeologist, will explain the evidence of Dorset buildings, from temporary shelters to permanent homes. From 40,000 BC to Saxon times, the talk covers the development from temporary shelters for a nomadic hunter/gatherer people to family homes with architectural features. Examples of building materials will also be on show.

Timings

Thursday 18 September:
1400

Location & directions

Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS

Contact on day:
Dorset Architectural Heritage Week
Telephone number:
+441202888992

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
**NOT FOUND**
Booking conditions:

Additional information

Max number of people:
60
Estimated duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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