Pots and clay pipes: identifying archaeological finds from the fields

Pots and clay pipes: identifying archaeological finds from the fields

By Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Hands-on workshop with Dr Naomi Payne. Learn to identify and understand archaeological finds commonly discovered in the local landscape.

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Location

Stockland Village Hall

Stockland Village Hall Stockland EX14 9EF United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In person

About this event

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 essential

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

Organised by

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.

Free
Sep 17 · 14:30 GMT+1