In these extraordinary times the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors is our most important concern. In light of the most recent public health guidance in relation to COVID-19 we have taken the difficult decision to cancel this event.
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Archaeology Walk: Saxons in the South Downs
13th June 10.00am – 1:00pm
£8 per person
Join Butser Ancient Farm interpretive staff and explore the Saxon landscape around Butser Ancient Farm. We visit the important site of the 7th Century Church Down Saxon settlement and Harold Godwin’s St Hubert’s Church at Idsworth. Enjoy a wonderful walk through the borderlands of the West and the South Saxons, 5 miles distance, 400 years in time. Medium difficulty.
10am – Arrive at Butser Ancient Farm and meet at the visitor centre
10.15am – depart Butser Ancient Farm and drive the short distance to St Hubert’s Church Idsworth to start the walk. We will then begin a circular walk from the church up to Church Down to see the original site of the Saxon village, from which the evidence for Butser’s Saxon buildings is drawn.
12.30pm – arrive back at St Hubert’s Church with a chance to see the church and the wall paintings from the 1300’s. You’ll then have the option to return to Butser Ancient Farm for the rest of the afternoon. (please not walk price does not include entrance to Butser Ancient Farm)
Walkers should be prepared for changing weather conditions, carry water, snacks and sunscreen, and tell the walk leader of any special medical requirements. The walks include hills and stiles, and may be some distance from roads. These walks may be too demanding for children but dogs on leads are welcome.