THE Ancient Technology Centre (ATC) in Cranborne will be opening its gates to the public for an open day dedicated to experimental archaeology on Sunday, July 26.
As well as the skilled staff and volunteers from the centre, there will be visiting experts and craftspeople from the University of Exeter, the Ancient Wessex Network, Wulfhodenas Anglo-Saxon Living history Society as well as individual specialists.
The programme of events will include talks, demonstrations and have-a-go-sessions covering lithics (stone tool making and use), metallurgy (smelting ores and production of metal wares), pottery, textiles, cookery, cordwaining and carpentry.
ATC Manager Luke Winter explained the intention of the open day, “The aim is to enlighten the visiting public as to the reasons behind the work of experimental archaeologists.
"In general, many people see experimental archaeology as "re-enactment" - they see it as playing or "making things up".
"This is a great chance to demonstrate fascinating activities and processes and to explain the thinking and methodology that lies behind the "playing".
Tickets available on the gate are £6 per adult and £3 school age children, free entry for accompanied pre-schoolers.
For further information, visit ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk
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