Events
Lost Cairns of the Stiperstones: community archaeological survey days
Part of the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve is registered Common Land. Humans have been shaping and inhabiting this landscape for many 100’s if not 1000’s of years. Join us on a journey to locate, survey, record and protect some of the unknown historical features on the hill including cairns, squatter settlements and earthworks and learn more about them.
There are thought to be several Bronze Age cairns in the undergrowth which are not recorded properly. Join Matt Williams of Fern Heritage and Archaeology to help locate, survey and record these features. Over the 2 days, we are also planning to carry out some work to encourage walkers to stay on the main public footpath, as an unofficial short cut is damaging the edges of an important scheduled cairn.
No experience is necessary to get involved, but booking is essential, and sturdy footwear and weather appropriate clothing a must. Please email Matt via info@fearnheritage.co.uk.
These activities are part of the Our Upland Commons project in the Shropshire Hills. Click on the dates below for infomation about the other activity days:
Event starts at 12:00am.