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1066-1600
Medieval
Guide to Researching the Landscape of Surrey in the Middle Ages
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This guide is a collection of links to online resources useful for the study of medieval landscapes in the historic county of Surrey, put together by Rob Briggs, Historic Environment Record Officer for Surrey County Council.
Industrial History at the Mills Archive
The History of Watermills
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Talk by Bryan Lawton.
One Thames or Two? The Archaeology of London’s River
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Talk by
Hearth & Home: Vernacular Building Materials of South East England
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[MONDAY, not the normal Tuesday]
Talk by Dr Geoffrey Mead, University of Sussex.
Medieval Studies Forum Meeting and AGM
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There will be a half day meeting of the Forum held at St Catherine's Village Hall, Guildford at which there will be a number of presentations relating to the recent and ongoing research interests of members with talks by Lucy Quinnell, Mary Alexander and David Calow.
Winchester and the Norman Conquest
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At this conference leading experts on 11th century England will consider how the principal city of Alfred the Great and its people were affected by conquest. The headline speaker will be broadcaster and historian Dr Marc Morris.
The conference takes place at Winchester's Guildhall and is part of a wider project which aims to celebrate and promote the ancient city as a centre of key significance to England.
Viking Magic, Hidden Gold
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Two performances by Mary-Ann Ochota and Jason Buck to bring out history from the ground in which it has been buried and into stories.
14.30-16.30 for ages 9+; Adults £15; 16 and under £6
19.30-21.30 for 12+; All tickets £15; bar available
Further information and booking details from: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk
Church History Study Tour
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Led by Dr Mary Alexander of the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust
Analytical survey of earthworks on Gravelly Hill, Caterham 2014
In 2014 land on Gravelly Hill was purchased by Caterham School and they expressed an interest in knowing the archaeological and historical background to their new land. The late Peter Gray had already noted the presence of earthworks within the area but access had previously been limited. As a result of the change of ownership members of the Surrey Archaeological Society undertook aa measured survey of the land within the medieval park and a small area to its immediate north.