Ancient Wessex Network

Ancient Wessex Network

The Ancient Wessex Network works in the South West of England to promote the "Heritage Industry" through activities that celebrate the landscape and material culture.

The members of the network are creative people who produce work relating to that culture as replicas or that is inspired by the landscape of the area and the people who lived in it. They also demonstrate their skills and knowledge through workshops and displays.

Partners in the network are organisations that operate in or manage parts of the landscape, such the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty team, the Dorset County Museum, the National Trust and English Heritage.

This knapped flint arrow head was made by network member Mike Trevarthen, to find out more visit his webpages at this link

To find out about other network members and their activities use the links below.

There is a growing collection of articles under the Technologies Explained header, including Bronze Age Beaker making at this link

Events in 2010

At the end of July the AONB South Dorset Ridgeway Festival featured an event staged by the network at the top of  the Ridgeway north of the village of Upwey. During the day there were displays of work and demonstrations, in the evening there was a celebration.

During the last week in July and the 1st of August, network members returned to the grounds of Corfe Castle. They were part of the British Festival of Archaeology activities staged by the National Trust team. Demonstrations and have-a-go sessions were run to show visitors some of  the ancient skills, together with a display of members' work for sale. Follow this link for details.

From 18th to 26th September the Upwey Village Hall, between Weymouth and Dorchester, will be a venue for highlighting local people who are tutors in several creative fields. This is part of the local Artwey visual artists group's annual Opens Studios event, but with the added attraction of  the Ancient Wessex  Network and others guests invited by Artseeker. Follow this link for details.

The Ancient Wessex Network has signed up to Dorset Loves Arts - visit the website

Supporting the Ancient Wessex Network

If you feel the need to pay the Ancient Wessex Network for services or goods, or just to support the excellent work they do with a donation, then please use your card or PayPal account on-line by  clicking on this link to make a payment through the PayPal system to Artseeker Ltd. Please enter some details when making the donation - so that your payment can be acknolwedged. Thank you.

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