Archaeology talk to reveal more about ancient Shropshire marsh fort
A University of Birmingham professor will give a talk about archaeological excavations at The Berth, near Baschurch, which include an Iron Age marsh fort
The Oswestry and Border History and Archaeology Group (OBHAG) is welcoming a University of Birmingham professor to speak about archaeological excavations at a site near Baschurch.
Professor Henry Chapman, from the university's Department of Archaeology, will discuss work carried out by the department's Field School over several years at The Berth.
The site includes an Iron Age fort, raised trackways and a mixture of marshy peatland and open pasture.
The talk was originally due to take place in January but was postponed because of icy weather.
OBHAG chairman John Pryce-Jones said: "The Berth is a very important site, a mixture of marshy peatland and open pasture, including an Iron Age fort – a marsh fort rather than a hill fort – and raised trackways.
"Now that these extensive excavations have been concluded, it will be fascinating to hear what Professor Chapman’s thoughts are on this site."
The talk will take place on Friday, November 13, at the Methodist Church Hall in Castle Street, Oswestry, starting at 7.30pm.
New members and visitors are welcome. Entry costs £2 for OBHAG members and £5 for visitors.