Talk: The Archaeology of Compton
  • The Wharf
    Newbury
    RG14 5AS
  • Wednesday 23rd April 7:00pm until 8:00pm
The Domesday settlement of Compton is referred to as two places, Westcumpton and Estcumpton from 1241
The Domesday settlement of Compton is referred to as two places, Westcumpton and Estcumpton from 1241. East Compton was the area around St Mary and St Nicholas’ Church, and West Compton was the larger hamlet despite formerly been called Compton Parva, meaning minor or little! Find out more and meet members of West Berkshire Council’s Archaeology team as they delve into the parish’s historic environment and share some of the fascinating artefacts found there by members of the public. Beth Asbury is West Berkshire Council’s Assistant Archaeologist with responsibility for the district’s Historic Environment Record and outreach. Dr Philip Smither is the Portable Antiquities Scheme’s Find Liaison Officer for all of Berkshire. Bookings close at 4pm the day before the talk. Talk to complement the Focus On Compton special exhibition. Book online: https://tinyurl.com/dk74m4ak Wednesday 23 April | West Berkshire Museum | 7pm, £5
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