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Here are some interesting events to book for the IOW during the
Booking information included. what a feast for those Saxon historians amongst you!!!I am sure you will really enjoy these events. - Delian
There are 3 events organised for the Festival on the Isle of Wight: Saturday 25th July 2009 – 11am to 3pm: Newport Roman Villa – Free entry and Finds Day Newport Roman Villa will be open free of charge and you can come along and have your archaeological finds identified by Frank Basford, the Finds Liaison Officer. There are activities and games for all, especially children and families and you can see this fantastic jewel of our Roman past. More information on the Free entry and Finds Day from Corina Westwood on 529720 or museums@iow.gov.uk More information about the Newport Roman Villa at www.iwight.com/Museums Saturday 25th July 2009 – 10am to 5pm: Saxon Wight – at the Guildhall Museum, Newport - Free entry The summer exhibition about the Island in the Saxon period includes the famous Chessell Down cemetery site and new discoveries made in recent years, such as the earliest Christian object from the Island– the Saxon Skillet from near Shalfleet. The Exhibition is a special celebration of the Island’s Saxon archaeology and free entry is available for this 1 day only to help celebrate the Island’s amazing archaeological past. The exhibition includes a leaflet suggesting Saxon sites to visit on the Island. More information on the Free entry Day from Corina Westwood on 529720 or museums@iow.gov.uk Saturday 1st August 2009 – 2pm to 5pm: A Walk around an Anglo-Saxon Estate boundary To celebrate the Guildhall Museum’s summer exhibition “Saxon Wight” and the Festival of Archaeology, John Margham will lead this 4.5 mile walk around the southern half an a surviving Anglo-Saxon Estate boundary. John Margham is a leading authority on the Island Saxon Estates and has translated many of the original Saxon charters into English and written publications which show that these land boundaries still exist within our modern landscapes. Walk will start outside the Griffin Public House in Godshill (Parking nearby). This is a very rare treat for fans of Saxon archaeology and a beautiful walk as well. Places are limited on this walk and must be booked in advance. Call Ruth Waller on 823810 for information or to book places or email ruth.waller@iow.gov.uk