Monthly Archives: July 2008

Visit to Silchester

The ancient Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum in close to modern day Silchester. It is just in Hampshire, south west of Reading. This large town probably flourished during the Iron Age, but the Romans took over soon after 43AD and … Continue reading

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Visit to Wallingford Castle

Wallingford is not far from Marlow, out past Henley, through Bix and keep on going.  It’s a small town and the Castle we went to see is in the centre.  We were able to park next to the Castle Gardens … Continue reading

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Boarstall (National Archaeology Week)

Between the 12th and 20th of July 2008, many archaeological events take place up and down the country. One of these events was at Boarstall, just north of Thame and close to Brill. Apart from the National Trust’s Duck Decoy … Continue reading

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