Derbyshire Archaeology Day goes digital for the first time in history

Derbyshire has a wealth of archaelogical resource with important sites such as Creswell Crags and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site and undesignated sites stretching from the Ice Age to the Cold War.

The annual Derbyshire Archaeology Day is to be held online for the first time in its history on February 5 and 6 when the following speakers will share findings:

February 5, 1pm to 4pm:

Excavation at Staunton Lane End Cottage, Ticknall, presented by Sue Brown (Ticknall Archaeological Research Group).

Sadler Bridge Studios, Bold Lane, Derby. Activity at the fringe of medieval Derby, presented by Richard Gregory (Oxford Archaeology North)

Investigations at Dovecliff Weir, Egginton, presented by Kris Krawiec (Trent and Peak Archaeology)

Repairing two Bronze Age barrows in the Peak District after a moorland fire, presented by Guy Salkeld (MoD)

Navio Roman Fort – excavations at the vicus (a video tour), presented by Reuben Thorpe and Tom Parker (Archaeological Research Services).

February 6, 10am to 1pm:

Delving into stone mines on Cracken Edge, presented by Elin Price

Insights into historic buildings in Derbyshire and the Peak District, presented by Matt Hurford (Hurford Archaeology)

Excavations at Swarkestone Windmill, presented by Helen Daniel (TVAS North Midlands)

Monastic Granges of Derbyshire, presented by Sue Woore.

The webinairs are free but you should register to watch them in advance. For Friday’s talks, go to https://my.demio.com/ref/DM3swJYJuj6oEFwR. For Saturday’s talks, go to https://my.demio.com/ref/FornbWqYemXA7Wxr

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