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Pots and clay pipes: identifying archaeological finds from the fields

Wednesday 17 September @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location

Stockland Village Hall
Stockland, Devon  EX14 9EF United Kingdom + Google Map
Website:
https://www.stocklandvillagehall.org

Organizer

Blackdown Hills National Landscape
Phone:
01823 680681
Email:
blackdownhills@devon.gov.uk
Website:
www.blackdownhillsaonb.org.uk
Transport
Car park on site
Facilities
Toilets on site
Accessibility
Wheelchair access, Accessible toilets
A hand holding up a broken piece of clay pot

Join Dr Naomi Payne, archaeological finds specialist, for a hands-on workshop exploring archaeological artefacts found in the ground. From potsherds to clay pipes, you’ll learn how to recognise and interpret different types of archaeological finds, especially those commonly uncovered in the Blackdown Hills area.

What to expect:

  • An introduction to identifying archaeological finds
  • Learn about different types of pottery, clay pipes, and more
  • Handle real artefacts and learn through touch and observation
  • Discover what finds can tell us about everyday life in the past

Bring your own finds – have artefacts at home? Naomi can help identify them!

Booking essentialbook your place here

This event is part of the Blackdown Hills Landscape Festival of Heritage 2025.

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