Family, friends and neighbours are invited to join residents to delve into St Neots’ fascinating past at Wintringham’s annual Heritage Day. As well as an opportunity to hear from archaeologists involved in excavations in Wintringham and the local area, visitors will be able to find out what life would have been like during the Iron Age and discover hidden gems on display at St Neots Museum.
13 September 2024
Organised by Wintringham masterdeveloper Urban&Civic, this free family event is taking place from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, 28 September 2024 at Wintringham Primary Academy.
Oxford Archaeology will be displaying information and artefacts from Iron Age and early Roman settlements at Wintringham and explaining how archaeological investigations are helping piece together the jigsaw of St Neots’ past.
Visitors will also be given a glimpse of what life would have been like in the Iron Age, with models of Wintringham’s roundhouses on display and an interactive Iron Age experience with a re-enactor.
St Neots Museum will set the context within the wider area with its Kimbolton coin hoard collection and Treasure for the Gods/Iron Age Huntingdon exhibition helping illustrate the social dynamics of the time – from the economy to religion.
As well as exhibitions, displays and presentations, there will be a range of interactive activities for children and budding archaeologists of all ages throughout the day, including crafting small woven bowls and decorating cardboard shields.
Christine Littlewood, Community Lead for Wintringham, said: “Our Heritage Days are always popular and a great way to discover more about St Neots fascinating past. The archaeology experts and activities really help bring the past to life for all ages, so visitors can better understand how people lived and worked at Wintringham thousands of years ago, and how those discoveries are being reflected in the new community.”
“It’s also our Open Show Homes Weekend on 28 and 29 September. So, after exploring Wintringham’s past, why not find out what the future holds! As well as stylish show homes, Barratt will be welcoming visitors to it Discovery House and Stonebond’s Behind The Scenes House will provide a glimpse into the building processes of a modern home. Have a chat with the housebuilder teams to find out about the exclusive offers available on a fantastic range of apartments and houses, and how you could turn your dream home into a reality.”
To find out more, visit www.wintringham.org
