One of the things we often come across on our walks is remnants of the past scattered across the landscape. But it can be tricky to know exactly what we’re looking at: Who built these structures? When were they made? And why?
That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce Sean Gavin, a recently retired history teacher, who will guide us through the fascinating history and its imprint of the landscape. Whilst the workshop takes place in Eryri National Park many of the same features can be seen across all our upland areas.
Together, we’ll untangle the mysteries of the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age, and explore everything from stone circles and cromlechs to burnt mounds. We will also cover the Romans, the Welsh Princes, the Anglo-Norman conquest and castle building, industrial archaeology, tourism, and WWII.
The aim is to be able to recognise remnants from different periods of history and make educated guesses about how they were used and why they were built. You should be able to introduce those you lead to this fascinating aspect of the uplands, not just here in Eryri but across the other hills of the UK.
We'll be on the hill all day, so come prepared, in hillwalking gear, for the prevailing conditions, with a packed lunch and a drink.
Meet - 09.30
Venue - Fernbrook Road Car Park, Penmeanmawr SH 719762
Product Code: History
Brand: Mike Raine
Product Condition: New
