In September 2023, together with our partners at Context One Heritage & Archaeology, our historic heritage volunteers undertook a two-week archaeological excavation of a cropmark at Broomfield. Although, studies of aerial photography have identified numerous cropmark enclosures in the Quantocks, particularly around the southern foothills, the Broomfield feature was unusual Read more…
Have you ever wondered about the history buried beneath your garden? This spring is your chance to find out. On the weekend of 27th and 28th April 2024 archaeologists from Past Participate CIC, supported by the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme (QLPS), will be in Stogumber, continuing a programme of Test-Pitting Read more…
This autumn, residents of Nether Stowey are invited to take part in a programme of archaeological research aimed at better understanding the development of villages in and around the Quantock Hills. Over four days, from October 19th to 22nd 2023, archaeologists from Past Participate, supported by the Quantock Landscape Partnership Read more…
As part of the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme’s ‘Understanding The Landscape’ project, this summer, we will be conducting a community excavation of an intriguing cropmark enclosure in Broomfield Somerset. Studies of aerial photography have identified numerous cropmark enclosures in the Quantocks with particular concentrations around the southern foothills. Few of Read more…
We’re recruiting for a part time Community Engagement officer to join us for the final 18 months of the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme. Our engagement activities have been a real success story, and as part of our Mid Term Evaluation, it was suggested we expand those activities throughout what is Read more…
We’re pleased to share with you our midterm evaluation report. As we are now halfway through the project, our evaluation consultants Heritage Insider have produced a report to showcase the work the LPS has achieved already and made recommendations to ensure the continued success and legacy of the project. Our Read more…
Following this summer’s excavations in search of the lost medieval manor, this autumn we will be back in Crowcombe to continue our programme of Village Test Pitting. On the weekend of 8th and 9th of October, along with archaeologists from Past Participate, will be helping local residents dig small test Read more…
The annual Quantock Walking Festival hosted by the Stowey Walking group took place across a five-day period in June, following the Jubilee bank holiday weekend. There were a number of very interesting guided walks taking place over the main weekend of the festival (11th/12th June), with a multi-day challenge walk Read more…
The Quantock Hills Walking Festival – 8th – 12th June 2022 This year’s festival will extend over five days with walks for all abilities, including a fossil and flora walk along the coast, a history hike along the Castles and Coast Way, a fully accessible ‘Tramper’ ramble in the forest Read more…
On #SomersetDay we’re celebrating all things Quantock, by announcing the winners of our Photographic Competition. Judged by a panel led by the recently retired Quantock Hills National Landscape Manager, Chris Edwards, it was a difficult decision to find winners in each category. The winner of People of the Quantocks is Read more…
