Experimental Archaeology and Reconstruction
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Archaeological 'reconstruction' and experimentation is a valuable interpretive tool as well as an excellent form of outreach, supplying tangible and relevant heritage to the wider public. Results from these experiments can feed back information to the original excavations so that certain questions can be answered.
The staff at ARS Ltd have considerable experience in the reconstruction of full scale archaeological sites. Although reconstructions have been made at various locations, the Maelmin Heritage Trail at Milfield provides a unique opportunity to see reconstructions of different periods. Highlights include:
- A construction of the Milfield North henge, built with a team of volunteers living and working as Neolithic people over two weeks.
- A reconstruction of the Mesolithic hut excavated on the Northumberland coast at Howick.
- A Dark Age Hall based on the excavations at Cheviot Quarry, Northumberland.