Month: May 2016

Plans for events to mark 950 battles at Fulford and Stamford Bridge July

Plans for events to mark 950 battles at Fulford and Stamford Bridge

July

  • As a part of the Council for British Archaeology, festival of archaeology, starting on Saturday 16 July we will be digging at the ford to expose more of the ancient road and land surface of 1066
  • When the dig is over on 31 July the site will be covered over to protect it from the weather and prepared to allow visitors to inspect the battle surface

August

  • Open Fulford site with free public access to the archaeology.
  • Site is open 11-4 every day but accessible outside these hours for unguided access
  • Access is free but a £10 family ticket is planned for those wanting to take part in the dig
  • A living history camp will be making items and talking to visitors
  • Prepare tableaux of three battles with panels to explain the history and the battles

September

The site will remain open to visitors as long as weather conditions permit. The hope is to keep them open until the battle of Hastings in mid-October, weather and floods permitting, to maximise visitor opportunities

Saturday 17

  • Riccall Rampage – 9.00 Talk at Riccall and Viking ‘breakfast’ when the walk reaches Fulford. The walk takes about 3 hours and is along paths and bike tracks
  • Living history and site open all day with several battlefield walks during the day
  • Workshop for school children make armour and paper weapons for the battle, 1-4
  • Private feast for supporters and sponsors on the site starts at 5

Sunday 18

  • 00 Judging the best dressed Viking prior to Children’s re-enactment of the battle
  • 10 – 12.30 Battle on the playing fields with children and some Viking leaders. Parents must stay behind the barriers. Only children and Vikings allowed on the battlefield. Great photo opportunity as the battle moves back and forth on the surface where the battle was fought
  • Living history and site open all day with several battlefield walks during the day

Monday 19

  • Site will be configured to receive field trips from local schools

Tuesday 20  (950 anniversary)

  • Dedicate the memorial for the warriors of the battle.
  • Mid-day walk round the battlefield
  • Focus will be on attracting media attention in the build up to the Stamford Bridge weekend

Wednesday 21

  • 11-4 Brainstorm Conference “Where did the 1066 battles actually take place”
  • Themed Poetry and music evening in Fulford

Thursday 22

  • Tadcaster to Stamford Bridge ride & stride

Friday 23

  • Embroidery day with dye workshop on site

Saturday 24

  • Full day of events at SB including a battle
  • Victors feast and celebration for warriors in the evening

Sunday 25  (950 anniversary)

  • Second day of events at SB
  • 5pm English Heritage ride to Hastings sets off from central York

October 15

  • English Heritage commemorates 1066 at Battle Abbey with a massive re-enactment

 

Most events are free but they depend on http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/1066-battle-of-fulford/

The programme is still subject to change but these events are all being planned

http://groupspaces.com/FulfordBattlefieldSociety  and click the events tab for updates

 

28 April 2016