About

Step Back in Time to find out how people lived and farmed the Dove valley as far back as 625 A.D.

For a day out with a difference, why not come and find out what secrets were revealed when an unusually located peat bog was found amidst the glorious scenery of the Upper Dove Valley in the Peak District National Park? The Tudor Farming Interpretation Group have been exploring the history & archaeology of a small farmstead in the Dove Valley since 2016. This family friendly event will give visitors the chance to visit an exciting project which has shown how local heritage groups can contribute to national research!

In addition to sharing our very latest findings, we also offer a range of activities to take part in. Meet the people of the past including: An Anglo-Saxon Monk, Tudor Butter Maker, The Quack. See an unusual ‘Bog’ up close. Learn about pollen and what it reveals to us. Meet the Archaeologist. Have a go at grinding grains with a Quern. Medieval Quill writing. Walk the Archaeology trail. Exhibition ‘Finding Whitle’. Archaeology and other specialist’s reports. Finds displays. Explore the old Sheen Census.