Lesnes Events
Events
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Lesnes Archaeological Dig
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United Kingdom500 years ago, Cardinal Wolsey ordered the dissolution of Lesnes Abbey. Its ruin has stood ever since, but how much more is there to find? Join the dig to help archaeologists find out... Are you ready to dig into history? Archaeologists are on mission to find out how much more there could be to Lesnes…
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Young Archaeologists Spoilheap Rummage
Is your child interested in history and archaeology? 500 years ago, Cardinal Wolsey ordered the dissolution of Lesnes Abbey. Its ruin has stood ever since, but how much more is there to find? Book now to help archaeologists find out... Our spoilheap rummages are short, 30-minute sessions designed especially for primary school-aged children to get…
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Mollusc Field Recorder Day
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomJoin Imogen Cavadino-Phillips to explore and record the molluscs of Lesnes Abbey Woods. Molluscs are an ecologically important and often overlooked part of the UK’s terrestrial invertebrate fauna. Slugs and snails play key roles as decomposers, herbivores, prey, and even soil engineers, helping to break down organic matter, recycle nutrients, and support food webs. Many…
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Archaeology Week Walks Talks and Demonstrations
Between Friday 17 April and Sunday 26 April the Friends of Lesnes Abbey and Woods will be running historical walks, talks and exhibitions to accompany the archaeological digging and tell you all about Lesnes Abbey. Booking is essential please click here to book. There is lots to choose from:- A special tour of St Johns…
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General Field Recorder Day
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomOverview Join us for a General Field Recorder Day at Lesnes Abbey Woods – no taxonomic focus, we will be recording a bit of everything! Join like-minded people with an interest in recording wildlife observations for a day identifying and recording in an informal environment. Naturalists of all levels (from beginner to expert) will be…
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Mosaic Tile Making Workshop
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomLesnes Abbey is home to a large mosaic which shows the medieval life of the monks that used to live here. Come along to our event to have a go at tile smashing and making a mosaic of your own design. Maybe you will create your own coat of arms or your favourite pet or…
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