Avalon Archaeology
THE PAST RECONSTRUCTED
Avalon Archaeology is a place to discover local heritage alongside the natural environment in a beautiful rural location. History is brought to life through archaeological reconstructions of buildings from different time periods, which are complemented by an array of furniture and art that allows rich insight into the past.
On your visit you can explore:
Saxon Longhall
Saxon longhall with open fire based on the palace excavated at nearby Cheddar decorated with carved woodwork and murals
Saxon Longhall
Roman Villa
The dining room of a typical Roman villa in Somerset with a magnificent mosaic floor and murals, heated by a hypocaust
Roman Villa
Viking Trading Ship
Viking trading vessel with mast and rigging based on the Skuldelev 3 wreck
Viking Trading ShipYou can also visit:
- Iron Age Roundhouse based on those in the Glastonbury Lake Village (under construction in 2023)
- The world’s oldest excavation hut and a cinema showing short films on local archaeology
About Avalon Archaeology
The Avalon Archaeology site has been created as a labour of love by a team of volunteers working one day a week since 2015, with only a short, enforced break due to Covid. It began as a small part of the (Award Winning) Heritage Lottery-funded Avalon Marshes Landscape Partnership Project and was intended to give volunteers practical hands-on experience of traditional building techniques by building archaeological reconstructions. Over 110 volunteers have contributed their time and expertise.
Weblink: www.avalonarchaeology.org.uk