Discovering the Ancient Don Gorge project
This project explores the archaeology of the Don Gorge between Cadeby and Sprotbrough, near Doncaster. You can find out more through an online museum of finds from the area and a travelling exhibition.
The Don Gorge was formed by the course of the river Don, where it winds its way between Doncaster and Conisbrough in South Yorkshire. It is an area that contains many archaeologically and ecologically important sites. The website includes high resolution images of some of the astonishing finds from the gorge, with commentary from archaeology experts. Together these tell a fascinating story from the Ice Age to Anglo-Saxon and Viking times. All the finds featured were found by members of the public between Cadeby Viaduct and Sprotbrough Plantation.
The travelling exhibition opened at Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery on 9th February. It will tour local libraries, schools, and community centres throughout 2008. A free comic and graphic novel are also available. The comic is for 7-11 year olds, and features the prehistory of the gorge. It contains two character based stories, one from the Ice Age and one from the Neolithic, as well as fun facts and games. The Manga style graphic novel is for 12-16 year olds, and features two character based stories of Roman and Anglo-Saxon times. Both publications are based on the archaeology of the Don gorge.
The project aims to raise public awareness of the rich archaeological heritage of the Don Gorge, through a series of public and educational outreach events and activities. It is delivered by Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, South Yorkshire Archaeology Service, and inHeritage for the Don Gorge Strategic Partnership, and is funded by the Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund.
Go to our links page for a link to the project website.
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