Meet the archaeologist
The University of Exeter archaeology department are excavating a site close to Columbjohn Chapel on the Killerton estate. Visit the excavation site and meet field school director, Dr Susan Greaney to discover what they have found.
The university team are hoping to locate the manor house at Columbjohn, purchased by Sir John Acland in 1580. The manor house was a significant location during the English civil war, 1642-1649. Visit three or four trenches and discover what the team are unearthing. There will also be an opportunity to visit the Chapel, which is normally closed.
This follows on from the dig last year which can be seen featured on BBC iPlayer series 12:6. Lost mansions and impaled prisoners.
The dig site is 2km each way, following a well way-marked route from Killerton House.
Please note:
- Standard admissions charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Meet at the tent near Columbjohn Chapel, EX5 4ER. There is parking at the farm but please book. Alternatively, it is a 2km signposted walk from Killerton House.
- Please dress for the outdoors and wear study shoes or boots.
- Portaloos are available at the dig site. The walk is 2km each way with a bench at the half-way point. There are no surfaced paths around the dig site. The ground is uneven and can be muddy.
- Children over 12, accompanied by an adult, are welcome.
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The University of Exeter archaeology department are excavating a site close to Columbjohn Chapel on the Killerton estate. Visit the excavation site and meet field school director, Dr Susan Greaney to discover what they have found.
The university team are hoping to locate the manor house at Columbjohn, purchased by Sir John Acland in 1580. The manor house was a significant location during the English civil war, 1642-1649. Visit three or four trenches and discover what the team are unearthing. There will also be an opportunity to visit the Chapel, which is normally closed.
This follows on from the dig last year which can be seen featured on BBC iPlayer series 12:6. Lost mansions and impaled prisoners.
The dig site is 2km each way, following a well way-marked route from Killerton House.
Please note:
- Standard admissions charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Meet at the tent near Columbjohn Chapel, EX5 4ER. There is parking at the farm but please book. Alternatively, it is a 2km signposted walk from Killerton House.
- Please dress for the outdoors and wear study shoes or boots.
- Portaloos are available at the dig site. The walk is 2km each way with a bench at the half-way point. There are no surfaced paths around the dig site. The ground is uneven and can be muddy.
- Children over 12, accompanied by an adult, are welcome.
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