Winchester’s City Museum will host an archaeological festival this weekend, to mark 900 years of Hyde Abbey in Winchester.
Experts from Winchester Excavations Committee will be on hand to offer specialist insight into ceramics, pottery, medieval glass, monastic architecture and stonemasonry.
There will be opportunities to rebuild the Abbey and discover more about the world of archaeology.
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King Alfred was buried at Hyde Abbey, some 900 years ago when Winchester was the capital of Wessex and a fortified city to withstand Viking invaders.
Hyde Abbey was demolished when Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries in the 1530s.
Hyde900 from August 26-29, is hosting its regular Community Dig on the site of Hyde Abbey. Those interested in taking part are encouraged to register their interest as soon as possible.
The dig is open to all open aged five and upwards who can take part in two-hour sessions.
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