Chance to dig in to area's past as Ironbridge Gorge museum plans archaeology events
Visitors to the Ironbridge Gorge museums are being invited to discover more about the region's past through a range of archaeological activities.
Next week marks the museum' Festival of Archaeology and events include a scavenger hunt around Coalbrookdale, the chance to explore monuments such as Old Furnace, Carpenter's Row and the Long Warehouse, and to take part in the Iron Trail around Ironbridge.
For those who love cycling, a three-hour ride along the Severn Valley Way will give participants the chance to see some of the area's history, as well as the stunning views.
Shane Kelleher, archaeology and monuments officer, and Samantha Colclough, community archaeology placement, will also be leading a walk entitled 'The Ceramics Trail' exploring historic Coalport and Jackfield.
Samantha originally hails from Astley near Shrewsbury and has enjoyed being able to bring her knowledge of archaeology to the county. "Archaeology is really important but it's not always noticed and I think it's great that people can learn more about the things that we have in our own county."
The festival has been organised by the Council for British Archaeology.
To make a booking on any of the events or to find out more about the many archaeology projects being run in the Ironbridge Gorge, call Samantha Colclough on 01952 435900, email her at samantha.colclough@ironbridge.org.uk or visit www.ironbridge.org.uk/archaeology.
