Archaeology News
Archaeology in the Lake District 2008 conference
Saturday 18 October 2008
A day conference at Theatre by the Lake, Keswick (link opens in new window).
The Lake District landscape is rich in archaeological remains of many types and periods. Its unique combination of spectacular natural landforms modified by thousands of years of human activity has led to the current proposal for its designation as a World Heritage Site. We carry out and support investigation and conservation of the archaeology of this much-visited area. This day conference will provide an opportunity to learn about recent projects carried out by local groups and organisations, including universities and the National Trust.
Programme
10.00 Introduction Richard Leafe, Chief Executive, Lake District National Park Authority
10.10 Archaeology in the Lake District National Park 2007-8
John Hodgson and Eleanor Kingston, Lake District National Park Authority
10.30 - please note new time - Deepening interest and widening participation - recent archaeological survey in Buttermere and Loweswater
Jamie Lund, Archaeologist, National Trust
11.10 Questions and Discussion
Coffee
11.45 Medieval Farming in the Lake District
Dr Angus Winchester, Lancaster University
12.30 Investigation of a Medieval Vaccary at Gatesgarth Farm, Buttermere
Martin Railton, North Pennines Archaeology Ltd
12.45 Questions and Discussion
1.00 Lunch
2.00 - please note new time- Microliths and Megaliths: The start of the Neolithic in the Irish Sea Zone
Dr Vicki Cummings, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology, University of Central Lancashire
2.45 Questions and Discussion
Tea
3.30 Axes, Brooches and Coins: Small Finds from the Lakes
Dot Boughton, Finds Liaison Officer (Lancashire and Cumbria), Portable Antiquities Scheme
4.00 Questions and Discussion
Finish
Tickets
- £10 with tea and coffee
- or £15 with tea, coffee and buffet lunch
How to apply for tickets
Please fill in the Archaeology Conference Booking Form (opens Document Library) and send with a cheque (payable to LDNPA) to:
Lake District National Park Authority
Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7RL
or telephone 01539 724555 with your credit card details.
Parking at the venue
There is a pay and display car park next to the theatre. We have negotiated a discount for parking on any long stay car park in Keswick with Allerdale Borough Council. A day rate of £2.00 is payable only in advance. Please tick the box on the booking form if you need a parking voucher and add £2.00 to your cost.
