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Festival of Archaeology - Heritage Skills Day

HED Conservation Works Depot, 7A Station Road, Moira, County Down, BT67 0ES
Festival of Archaeology - Heritage Skills Day

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In this special event, we are offering a limited number of places for members of the public to have a go at some traditional archaeological practices. The day includes the opportunity to try your hand at three traditional skills - Stone Carving, Lime Mortar/Pointing and Conservation Joinery. Each workshop will last 90 minutes and the day also incudes a demonstration of Blacksmithing.

Programme for the Day:
10:00 Delegate Arrival/Welcome
10:15 Tour and Blacksmithing Demo
10:45 Workshop 1
12:15 Lunch (not provided)
12:45 Workshop 2
14:15 Tea and Coffee
14:30 Workshop 3
16:00 Conclusion and Delegate Q&A
16:15 End

The Day is free to attend and open to over 18s. Please book your place at the link above. Although refreshments are provided, please bring a packed lunch.

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Season (20 July 2025)
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Sunday10:00 - 16:30

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