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Ilminster Ring Discovery Day
Celebrate one of the South West's most remarkable Roman discoveries at the Ilminster Roman Ring Discovery Day.
Enjoy a day of free, drop-in activities for all ages, including the opportunity to see the extraordinary Ilminster Ring and discover the fascinating story behind this significant find.
Get creative with hands-on activities throughout the day, including making a screen print, decorating a wearable ring to take home, transforming your side-profile photograph into a digital Roman coin, and contributing to an interactive audio-visual installation by wearing and sharing the story behind a personal treasured ring.
Dating to around AD 297, the Ilminster Roman Ring is an exceptional gold finger ring set with an engraved gemstone depicting the goddess Victory driving a two-horse chariot. Rare in both size and craftsmanship, it is a unique archaeological discovery for South West England.
All activities are free and suitable for all ages. Children may require adult supervision for some activities.
Enjoy a day of free, drop-in activities for all ages, including the opportunity to see the extraordinary Ilminster Ring and discover the fascinating story behind this significant find.
Get creative with hands-on activities throughout the day, including making a screen print, decorating a wearable ring to take home, transforming your side-profile photograph into a digital Roman coin, and contributing to an interactive audio-visual installation by wearing and sharing the story behind a personal treasured ring.
Dating to around AD 297, the Ilminster Roman Ring is an exceptional gold finger ring set with an engraved gemstone depicting the goddess Victory driving a two-horse chariot. Rare in both size and craftsmanship, it is a unique archaeological discovery for South West England.
All activities are free and suitable for all ages. Children may require adult supervision for some activities.
Thursday 20 August
Ilminster Arts Centre
The Meeting House,
East Street,
Ilminster, Somerset TA19 0AN
10.00 am - 3.00 pm on Thursday 20 AugustFREE, drop in, no booking required.
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