Essex Record Office: Excavating Weald Hall
Join Oxford Archaeology at the Essex Record Office to learn about the results of last year’s community excavation at South Weald Country Park.
Oxford Archaeology will be presenting some of the surprising discoveries to reveal what they can teach us about the site’s rich and fascinating
history.
Tea and coffee will be provided.
For more information and to secure a space, please email arch.events@essex.gov.uk or call
03330 134213.
Read more in our blog about the dig at Weald Hall.
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