Adam Wightman, Director of Archaeology at the Colchester Archaeological Trust (CAT), will present “Boudicca and the Buried Treasure” on Sunday, 9th June at 2:30 pm at St. Mary’s Old Church.
Adam will talk about the discovery of a spectacular hoard of Roman Treasure. The CAT found this beneath the former William & Griffin department store (now Fenwick} on Colchester High Street. The hoard, together with human bone and foodstuffs, were found amongst the charred debris of 1st century Roman buildings. Boudicca’s army destroyed the buildings when they laid waste to the town before then marching on London.
The finds paint a poignant picture of a dark episode in Colchester’s history and give us a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived and fought in centre of Roman Colchester in AD 61.
All Are Welcome
Everyone is welcome, there’s free parking and free refreshments including a glass of prosecco and cake. Entry is free but donations on the day will support the upkeep of the beautiful 1,000 year old church. We look forward to welcoming you there. Adam will give talk and there will be an opportunity for a Q&A session afterwards. For more information, or if you wish to tell us you’re coming, please email [email protected].
Membership
The Friends of St Mary’s is open to all those interested in helping ensure the preservation of this historical building. Annual membership is just £5 per person or £10 per family. The Friends advertise events on this website as well as posters around the village and by email to the Friends. It’s important to note that all funds raised are entirely used for the conservation and maintenance of the church and churchyard. You can follow the group on Facebook.
If you would like a membership form you can do one of the following:
- click here (Fillable PDF download),
- [email protected],
- collect a form from the church, or
- Penny on 01206 242394 or 07940 546646.