Avalon Archaeology reconstruction
Avalon Archaeology, Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, Somerset, BA6 9TT
Description
A small complex of recreations of historic buildings. A Saxon longhall c.900 AD, with internal furniture, numerous wood carvings and mural. Roman dining room of a villa with hypocaust heating and frescoes on walls. Mosaic floor still being completed and furniture. Iron Age roundhouse. Waterline replica of Viking trading boat based on one from Denmark of c.1050 AD.
Location information
Type of Location
| Historic |
| Landscapes |
| Rural |
Address details
| Property address | Avalon Archaeology, Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, Somerset, BA6 9TT |
| County | Somerset |
| What Three Words | ///renovated.outsider.guard |
| Approx travel time from Bristol | 1 hour |
| Approx travel time from London | 3 hours |
Property details
| Property status | Operational |
| Access | No height limit. Weight limits of local bridges on the national road network unknown. |
| Access restrictions | Open to the public three days a week. |
| Noise | Minimal. Two domestic properties adjoining. Cafe approximately 80 meters away. |
| Parking | 45 spaces on a hard surface |
| Parking detail | Parking is in the public car part of the Avalon Marshes Centre. |
Representative and contact details
| Representative type | Tenant |
| beth.jerrett@swheritage.org.uk | |
| Website |
Gallery
Avalon Archaeology reconstruction, exterior
Avalon Archaeology reconstruction, interior
Avalon Archaeology reconstruction, interior
Avalon Archaeology reconstruction, exterior
Avalon Archaeology reconstruction, interior
Avalon Archaeology reconstruction, interior
Film location
| Address | Avalon Archaeology, Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, Somerset, BA6 9TT |