Iron Age – Toddle Doddle https://toddledoddle.com Find Your Next Adventure Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:04:25 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 102446132 Find Witch Bottles and a Cockatrice at Andover Museum https://toddledoddle.com/andover-musuem-and-musuem-of-the-iron-age-hampshire/ https://toddledoddle.com/andover-musuem-and-musuem-of-the-iron-age-hampshire/#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:28:34 +0000 https://toddledoddle.com/national-motor-musuem-beaulieu-new-forest-copy/ Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age in Andover, Hampshire Andover Museum in Andover, Hampshire Andover Museum in Andover, Hampshire Andover Museum in Andover, Hampshire Andover Museum in Andover, Hampshire Andover Museum in Andover, Hampshire Andover Museum in Andover, Hampshire Andover Museum in Andover, Hampshire Andover Museum in Andover, Hampshire Andover Museum in Andover, Hampshire Andover Museum in Andover, Hampshire Andover Museum in Andover, Hampshire Andover Museum in Andover, Hampshire Andover Museum in Andover, Hampshire Andover Museum in Andover, Hampshire Museum of the Iron Age in Andover, Hampshire Museum of the Iron Age in Andover, Hampshire Museum of the Iron Age in Andover, Hampshire Museum of the Iron Age in Andover, Hampshire Museum of the Iron Age in Andover, Hampshire Museum of the Iron Age in Andover, Hampshire Museum of the Iron Age in Andover, Hampshire

Have you ever heard of a cockatrice?  How about witch bottles? Or a hill fort? These are all on display at Andover Museum, along with exhibits about Iron Age, Roman and Victorian Andover. 

 

Two Museums 

The history of Andover and the surrounding area is told across two museums under one roof – Andover Museum and Musuem of the Iron Age. 

 

 

 

 

Andover Museum 

Andover Museum lays out the history of Andover in exhibits, including recreations of a Stone Age person,

 

 

 

 

the Andover workhouse

 

 

 

 

 

and a creepy cupboard…

 

 

 

 

 

Boo!

 

 

 

 

 

It also has a children’s activity room and a trail around the museum. 

 

 

 

 

 

Witch Bottles

These are bottles full of urine, hair, pins and salt that in the 17th century were believed to ward of witches and their spells. 

 

 

 

 

The Cockatrice

Wherwell Village in HampshireBelieved to roam around the picture perfect village of Wherwell,

 

 

 

 

the cockatrice was a fearsome creature with the body of a rooster, the tail of a lizard and the wings of a bat.

You can see it on the old weather vane from Wherwell Church.  

 

 

 

Museum of the Iron Age 

Musuem of the Iron Age tells the story of Danebury Hill Fort with a recreation of a roundhouse

 

 

 

 

and other exhibits. 

 

 

 

 

 

Danebury Hill Fort 

Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, HampshireAbout 2,500 years ago, Danebury Hill Fort was a series of earthen ramparts, ditches and gateways protecting a central area. 

 

 

 

Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, HampshireIt is believed that during the Iron Age, about 300 to 400 people lived at Danebury Hill Fort, along with grain stores, livestock, temples and shrines.

 

 

 

Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, HampshireDanebury Hill Fort is about a 15 minute drive from the musuem. 

 

Read More

 

Visit the Andover Museum website

Visit the Musuem of the Iron Age website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Andover
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: SP10 1DP

Adult Cost Range: £1 to £4.99
Child Cost Range: £1 to £4.99
Free if: Under 5 years

Opens: Wednesday to Sunday

Where to Eat: Cafe.
Facilities: Ice creams, snacks, shops, toilets.

How Long We Spent There: 1 hour
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is a car park for visitors.
Cost of Parking: Free

Information Written: June 2022

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age in Andover is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
3.3
Sending
User Rating 5 (1 vote)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

Before taking part in any activities or visiting any places listed, you should make appropriate checks to ensure high quality provision, a safe environment is provided and to check all these details are up to date before you visit and/or take part. We accept no liability (to the fullest extent permitted by law) for the quality of the activities provided or places listed or for the accuracy of any information given.

 

 

]]> https://toddledoddle.com/andover-musuem-and-musuem-of-the-iron-age-hampshire/feed/ 0 77328 Defend Your Grain on the Danebury Hill Fort Story Trail, Andover https://toddledoddle.com/danger-at-danebury-hill-fort-story-trail-andover/ https://toddledoddle.com/danger-at-danebury-hill-fort-story-trail-andover/#respond Fri, 14 May 2021 21:00:18 +0000 https://toddledoddle.com/tillingbourne-waterfall-broadmoor-surrey-hills-copy/ Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, Hampshire Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, Hampshire Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, Hampshire Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, Hampshire Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, Hampshire Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, Hampshire Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, Hampshire Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, Hampshire Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, Hampshire

“Danger at Danebury Hill Fort” is a story trail* that helps you to explore Danebury Hill Fort, imagine yourself living there during the Iron Age, then role play defending against attackers who want to steal your grain.

It involves exploring, shouting, and running around and is lots of fun!    

 

The Hill Fort

Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, HampshireAbout 2,500 years ago, Danebury Hill Fort was a series of earthen ramparts, ditches and gateways protecting a central area. 

As you can imagine, it has a spectacular location with far-reaching views. 

 

 

The Inhabitants

Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, HampshireIt is believed that during the Iron Age, about 300 to 400 people lived at Danebury Hill Fort, along with grain stores, livestock, temples and shrines. 

By about 100BC, Danebury Hill Fort had been abandoned and was probably being used as a farm.

 

 

Local Nature Reserve

Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, HampshireToday Danebury Hill Fort is a tranquil nature reserve with beautiful views. 

 

 

 

 

 

* Hampshire CC’s Story Trails

Hawley Meadows Story Trail, CamberleyThis is one of Hampshire County Council’s Story Trails.

These are walks with interactive stories to read along the way, which are told by a cute character called the Story Snail.

 

Each Story Trail is about one mile long and divided into numbered sections. Numbered markers prompt you to read the sections of the story along the trail.

 

 

Finding a Story Pack

The Dragon of Butser Hill - The Queen Elizabeth Country Park Story Trail, WaterloovilleTo follow the Story Trail you need a free pack that you can either borrow from a specified place (with a Hampshire Library card and a £20 returnable deposit) or download a copy of a story trail from the internet in written or audio form.

Each pack has a map to follow and the trail itself is marked with arrows and/or pictures of the Story Snail.

Read More

 

Visit the Danger at Danebury Hill Fort Story Trail website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Andover
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: SO20 6HZ

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a blanket and a picnic.
Facilities: None

How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: It is easy to take an all terrain buggy to the hill fort but not up onto the ramparts, which have very steep sides.

Parking: Car park. 
Cost of Parking: Free.

Wildlife You Might See: Butterflies and other insects, rabbits and birds.

Information Written: September 2019

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our trip along the Danebury Hill Fort and the Danger at Danebury Hill Fort Story Trail near Andover is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
4.5
Sending
User Rating 0 (0 votes)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

Before taking part in any activities or visiting any places listed, you should make appropriate checks to ensure high quality provision, a safe environment is provided and to check all these details are up to date before you visit and/or take part. We accept no liability (to the fullest extent permitted by law) for the quality of the activities provided or places listed or for the accuracy of any information given.

 

 

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About 2,500 years ago, Danebury Hill Fort was a series of earthen ramparts, ditches and gateways protecting a central area. As you can imagine, it has a spectacular location with far-reaching views. It is also the setting for “Danger at Danebury Hill Fort,” one of Hampshire County Council’s Story Trails*.

 

Danebury Hill Fort

Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, HampshireToday it is a peaceful local nature reserve with plenty of ups and downs to explore. 

 

 

 

Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, HampshireIt is believed that during the Iron Age, about 300 to 400 people lived at Danebury Hill Fort, along with grain stores, livestock, temples and shrines. 

 

 

 

Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, HampshireBy about 100BC, Danebury Hill Fort had been abandoned and was probably being used as a farm.

 

 

 

 

Danger at Danebury Hill Fort

Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, HampshireThe Danebury Hill Story Trail leads you around the hill fort and its ramparts.

 

 

 

Danger at Danebury Story Trail, Danebury Hillfort, Near Andover, HampshireIt is called “Danger at Danebury Hill Fort” and helps you to imagine yourself living at the hill fort during the Iron Age and then role play defending the hill fort against raiders trying to steal your grain.

 

 

 

Museum of the Iron Age

Further information on Danebury Hill Fort can be found at Musuem of the Iron Age in Andover, which is about a 15 minute drive from Danebury Hill Fort.  

 

 

 

It has a recreation of a roundhouse

 

 

 

 

 

and further information about life at the hill fort. 

 

 

 

 

 

* Hampshire CC’s Story Trails

Hawley Meadows Story Trail, CamberleyThis is one of Hampshire County Council’s Story Trails.

These are walks with interactive stories to read along the way, which are told by a cute character called the Story Snail.

 

Each Story Trail is about one mile long and divided into numbered sections. Numbered markers prompt you to read the sections of the story along the trail.

 

 

Finding a Story Pack

The Dragon of Butser Hill - The Queen Elizabeth Country Park Story Trail, WaterloovilleTo follow the Story Trail you need a free pack that you can either borrow from a specified place (with a Hampshire Library card and a £20 returnable deposit) or download a copy of a story trail from the internet in written or audio form.

Each pack has a map to follow and the trail itself is marked with arrows and/or pictures of the Story Snail.

Read More

 

Visit the Danebury Hill Fort website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Andover
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: SO20 6HZ

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a blanket and a picnic.
Facilities: None

How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: It is easy to take an all terrain buggy to the hill fort but not up onto the ramparts, which have very steep sides.

Parking: Car park. 
Cost of Parking: Free.

Wildlife You Might See: Butterflies and other insects, rabbits and birds.

Information Written: September 2019

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Danebury Hill Fort and the Danger at Danebury Hill Fort Story Trail near Andover is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
4.0
Sending
User Rating 0 (0 votes)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

Before taking part in any activities or visiting any places listed, you should make appropriate checks to ensure high quality provision, a safe environment is provided and to check all these details are up to date before you visit and/or take part. We accept no liability (to the fullest extent permitted by law) for the quality of the activities provided or places listed or for the accuracy of any information given.

 

 

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