This event celebrates the history of Queenborough from Charles I to Charles III
1625 – 2025
Queenborough history weekend
5th – 7th June 2026

King Charles I Charter 1626
Events:
Archaeology Training Workshop (Heritage and Museum Skills)
Participant Information
Interested in stories, problem solving, history, the outdoors or archaeology? Join Archaeologist from Museum of London Archaeology to explore and record the remains of a medieval castle on the island.
The first 45 minutes of the workshop will be spent learning how to identify archaeological remains and features in the landscape as well as how to use the tools and surveys archaeologists employ to record them
In the second hour, participants will be led on short excursion to locate a significant archaeological feature which survives in Queenborough. They will apply their new recording skills to record parts of the in-situ archaeology in teams or on their own if preferred.

*Participants who are aged 18 -25 and not in current employment of further education will have any public transport costs reimbursed at the event when the show a valid ticket. Snacks and refreshments provided throughout.
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