The findings from extensive archaeological excavations at an Iron Age site near Baschurch will be explored at a talk in Oswestry.
Professor Henry Chapman, of Birmingham University’s Department of Archaeology, will speak to the Oswestry & Border History & Archaeology Group (OBHAG) about work carried out at The Berth by the university’s Field School over several years.
The talk will be held at the Methodist Church Hall in Castle Street on Friday, November 13, starting at 7.30pm.
It had originally been planned for January but was postponed because of icy weather.
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OBHAG chair John Pryce-Jones said: “We are pleased to have been able to rearrange this talk, and we are very grateful for Professor Chapman’s cooperation and assistance in finding this new date.”
The Berth includes marshy peatland and open pasture as well as an Iron Age fort and raised trackways.
Mr Pryce-Jones said: “The Berth is very important site, a mixture of marshy peatland and open pasture, including an Iron-Age fort – a marsh fort rather than a hill fort – and raised trackways.
“Now that these extensive excavations have been concluded, it will be fascinating to hear what Professor Chapman’s thoughts are on this site.”
New members and visitors are welcome.
Entry costs £2 for OBHAG members and £5 for visitors.
Further information about the group's talks and activities is available from the OBHAG website.
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