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The Foord Watercourses on Bransdale Moor

The Foord Watercourses on Bransdale Moor

Join us on Friday, 21st February 2025, for a fascinating talk by archaeologist Ed Dennison on Joseph Foord’s historic watercourses. Learn how this 18th-century engineer transformed water supply to dry villages with innovative channels across Bransdale Moor.

Illuminating non-ferrous remains in the monasteries

Illuminating non-ferrous remains in the monasteries

Illuminating non-ferrous remains in the monasteries: a scientific study. This talk looks at the acquisition, production and use of copper-alloy metals in medieval monasteries, from weighing scales to taps, book fittings, pins and more.