Monday, 16 March 2026

Stone me!


 In 2023 Past Participate CIC announced the discovery of a rare earth-fast polissoir. This sarsen stone was used during the Neolithic period for polishing stone tools and today is located in the Valley of Stones, Little Bredy. 

In this illustrated talk Dr Hayley Roberts will not only discuss the polissoir but also lead us through the complex prehistoric landscape within which it sits, considering the nearby monuments, their purposes and connections. Hayley is a Co-Director of Past Participate and will also highlight the work that Past Participate do to connect local people with archaeology and the important contribution this makes to their research. 

Come along to Stratton village hall, near Dorchester, Dorset on the 28th of April at 2pm. Non-members £5, members free. 

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