Scars of the Civil War in Nantwich.
Pillory Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5BQ
Discover the truth behind the stories and learn how to recognise musket impact scars, how these are assessed and the differences between the shot marks and natural processes that produce similar marks. Unique opportunity to learn about an aspect of the civil war and learn how to assess bullet scars using gauges. This workshop is also useful for anyone interested in the history and architecture of church buildings, particularly if bullet scars are suspected on other churches.
Starting in the museum with a background talk and practise, before going out to the church and putting your new skills to the test.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 10.00 - 13.00
Location & directions
Pillory Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5BQ
- Directions:
- Nantwich has a bus station and train station, we are 5 mins walk from both, the nearest car park is Love Lane CW5 5BH. This is a chargable car park costing £2.30 for three hours. There are also a few parking bays on Pillory Street nearby for anyone who has a disabled parking badge.
- Contact on day:
- Kerry Kirwan
- Telephone number:
- +441270627104
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Bookings can be taken online via our events page, alternatively by phoning to reserve your place or calling in person to the museum. https://nantwichmuseum.org.uk/events-2/
- Booking contact name:
- Kerry Kirwan
- Booking telephone number:
- +441270627104
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://nantwichmuseum.org.uk/events-2/
- Booking opens:
- 02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 19 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The event will start at Nantwich Museum with a short talk and workshop, then the group will walk out to St Mary's Church to have a go at finding, understanding and measuring the bullet scars. Although the area is relatively flat, the route to the church is via a cobbled road and the area around the church itself is uneven in places. While the museum is fully accessible, there are areas outside which are more difficult for wheelchair users, please phone for advice.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 14
- Est. tour duration:
- 3 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
