The Children’s Big Viking Dig will return to Gallows Hill for
Heritage Week and the European Year of Culture 2018 on Sunday the 19th of
August 2018.
The School of
Irish Archaeology will recreate a replica ‘Viking House’ and excavation site
where children can explore the Viking world through a simulated archaeological
dig.
This site is
specially constructed alongside Gallows Hill Community Big Dig, and it gives
children the chance to experience the life of an archaeologist by learning how
to excavate the remains of a Viking house.
The Big Dig
experience is suited for children aged 5 to 12 years of age. As they dig
through the site, children will unearth Viking treasures and artefacts dating
back 1000 years. They will learn about the lives of our Viking
ancestors as history is brought to life by qualified archaeologists.
The event has been funded and supported by Creative
Waterford, (Waterford City/County Council).