Ellendune 1200

This event will showcase various aspects of Anglo- Saxon life such as crafts, weaving and spinning, food and medicine, bees and honey and the history of the Battle of Ellendune itself. Local history groups and a local archaeology group will also be present. There will be ferrets and a forge as well as opportunities for children to work with clay and make brooches. It is free at point of entry and all activities mentioned above are free of charge. Visitors will need to pay for the hog roast and beer tent- if they so wish. There will also be other items for sale such as Anglo-Saxon style jewellery.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

12.00-16.00

Location & directions

The Weir Field Devizes Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN40SA

Directions:

The event takes place at The Weir Field recreation ground off Devizes Road in Wroughton. There is no visitor parking at the Weir Field itself but there is disabled drop off.

Contact on day:

Catherine Kemble

Telephone number:

+447709418276

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is no parking at the Weir Field itself but there is disabled drop off.

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