Archaeology Walks

Guided walks with Shropshire Archaeology Service

You can join staff of the Archaeology Service in June and July on a series of guided walks exploring some of Shropshire's historic monuments and archaeological sites. The walks are part of a programme of walks organised jointly by the Archaeology Service and the Friends of Shropshire Archives. The walks last around 1½ - 2 hours. The cost of the walks is £3 per walk, payable on the day

Summer Walks in 2008

Weds 4th June 7.30pm PERKINS BEACH A walk around an abandoned post-medieval mining settlement. (This walk has steep climbs and some rough ground.) Meet at: the Stiperstones Inn, OS map ref SJ 362 004

Weds 18th June 7.30pm STAPELEY COMMON Explore a prehistoric ritual landscape of stone circles, barrows, and field systems. Meet at: the reservoir at The Marsh, OS map ref SO 301 977

Weds 2nd July 7.30pm ACTON SCOTT A palimpsest of rural settlement over 3,000 years. Meet at: the Acton Scott Historic Working Farm car park, OS map ref SO 457 898

Weds 9th July 7.30pm ELLESMERE This walk takes in a medieval motte and bailey castle, late 18th century canal and basin, and 19th-20th century pleasure gardens. Meet at: the ice cream kiosk on the Mereside, OS map ref SJ 405 347

Some of the walks are in exposed areas and may include muddy paths and steep climbs. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

For further details contact the Archaeology Service