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.

Event details

Date

February 13, 2025

Times

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Prices

Who for?

For adults

Where?

Essex Record Office

Wharf Road, Chelmsford, Essex, England, CM2 6YT

How to book

For more information and to secure a space, please email arch.events@essex.gov.uk or call 
03330 134213.

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