LISS ARCHAEOLOGY
Community archaeology in Hampshire, UK
Silchester guided tour
Sunday 8th June
Carl Raven, our vice-chairman, has frequently taken part in the archaeology digs organised by the University of Reading at Silchester and is a volunteer warden there for English Heritage. Carl has kindly agreed to lead a guided walk around the site exclusively for Liss Archaeology members on Sunday 8th June. Depending on the numbers booking, members may be able to bring a guest but if the walk is over-subscribed we will give priority to paid-up members.
Booking is required as numbers will be limited.
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Silchester in Hampshire has its origins as Calleva, a centre of the Iron Age Atrebates tribe from the late 1st century BC. After the Roman conquest of AD 43 it became the large and important town of Calleva Atrebatum. Unlike most Roman towns, it was never reoccupied or built over after it was abandoned in the 6th or 7th century, so archaeological investigations have given an unusually complete picture of its development.
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Timings
The tour will start from the car park at 2:00 pm and is expected to last about 2 hours.
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Location
Silchester Roman City Walls & Amphitheatre, Silchester, Hampshire, RG7 2HP.​
Parking
There is a car park at Silchester Roman Town in Wall Lane, RG7 2HP, Please note that this is managed by Hampshire County Council so English Heritage members do not park for free. Parking charges apply. The walls are a few minutes' walk from this car park and the amphitheatre a 10-minute walk.
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Accessibility details
The site is reached by a footpath, parts of which may be uneven and can become muddy.
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Additional information
Dogs on leads are welcome but please be aware that the paths around the site take you through land grazed by cattle. Sensible footwear is advised. If there has been recent wet weather there will also be puddles along the pathways.