Lumps and bumps: spotting archaeology in the field

Lumps and bumps: spotting archaeology in the field

By Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Spot archaeological features in the landscape with a talk and guided walk by archaeologist Cressida Whitton

Date and time

Location

Wolford Chapel

Wolford Chapel Honiton EX14 4QL United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In person

About this event

Discover the hidden stories beneath your feet!

Join us for an engaging afternoon of local archaeology, where we’ll learn how to identify “lumps and bumps” in the landscape and uncover the fascinating layers of history they represent .

Led by archaeologist Cressida Whitton (Devon County Council Historic Environment Team), this session combines a talk and a guided walk, exploring how to read landscapes through archaeological features.

The walk is steep in places and on uneven ground. Appropriate footwear is required.

Location: meet at Wolford Lodge, Limers Lane, Honiton, EX14 4QL what3words///:landlords.clips.husbands

Parking: there is very limited parking in front of Wolford Chapel so please car share if at all possible.

Booking is essential.

Please note: there are no facilities available.

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

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Blackdown Hills National Landscape

The Blackdown Hills National Landscape partnership works to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the this protected landscape. We provide information about the local history and natural environment, involve people and organisations in looking after the landscape, and encourage people to visit and enjoy the area.

The Blackdown Hills National Landscape (the new name for the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) is a tranquil and relatively isolated landscape, on the border of Devon and Somerset. The area is rich in wildlife and heritage. For many, it epitomises the English countryside, with hedgerows and copses, small farms with intricate field patterns, deep valleys and narrow, winding lanes.

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Sep 16 · 14:00 GMT+1