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Archaeology fun day takes place at Norton Priory in Runcorn

Jul 29 2010 by Mark Smith, Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News

Archaeology fun day takes place at Norton Priory in Runcorn

BUDDING archaeologists from across Halton Šexplored their creative sideŠat a summer fun-day.

Families and enthusiasts had a go at designing pottery and sketching archaeological plans at an interactive funday at Norton Priory on Monday.

Children also got a chance to piece together aŠlifesize skeleton jigsaw, matching bones up in an enactment of a real excavation.

The event was part ofŠa fortnight ofŠcelebrations marking the Festival of British Archaeology, a yearlyŠeventŠto recognise the country's rich heritage.

The Council of British Archaeology runs the festival and is makingŠ2010, its 20th anniversary, a year to remember with events across the UK.

To find out more about future events visit www.nortonpriory.com.Š