British Archaeology - Bell pit simulation
Based on the book 'Becca and the Bell Pit' - a 10 year old 21st century girl wakes up as as a member of a family working a bell pit 800 years ago in the reign of King John.
Your chance to participate in the re-enactment. Don your coif before being winched down a slope (vertical is too dangerous!) bail out the water, take a firm grip on your pick and chip away at the coal for the rest of the day. Be winched to the surface and stagger home to a simple meal before sinking into an exh
Gorse Field, Next to Hough Mill, St George’s Hill, Swannington, Leicestershire LE67 8QW
Sun 26 Jul 2015