{"id":2568,"date":"2026-08-29T21:59:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T21:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wirralarchaeology.org\/pages\/?p=2568"},"modified":"2026-10-28T21:16:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T21:16:29","slug":"wirral-archaeology-conference-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wirralarchaeology.org\/pages\/wirral-archaeology-conference-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Wirral Archaeology Conference 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Wirral Archaeology Conference 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"2569\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wirralarchaeology.org\/pages\/wirral-archaeology-conference-2026\/img-20260828-wa0000\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/wirralarchaeology.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260828-WA0000.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1131,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"IMG-20260828-WA0000\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/wirralarchaeology.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260828-WA0000-724x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralarchaeology.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260828-WA0000-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wirralarchaeology.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260828-WA0000-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/wirralarchaeology.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260828-WA0000-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/wirralarchaeology.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260828-WA0000-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wirralarchaeology.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260828-WA0000-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/wirralarchaeology.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260828-WA0000-848x1200.jpg 848w, https:\/\/wirralarchaeology.org\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260828-WA0000.jpg 1131w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wirral Archaeology CIC Welcomes you to join us at our first research conference.<br \/>\nWe are a community of amateur historians who are dedicated to discovering Wirral\u2019s<br \/>\nforgotten past. Come and discover our Viking and Anglo-Saxon history. Joining us on the day are our own Wirral Vikings. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/viking-and-anglo-saxon-wirral-the-hunt-for-brunanburh-tickets-1993009092847?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\" target=\"_blank\">Tickets available here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>RESEARCH BY:<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Robert Philpott<br \/>\n\u2018Title of Paper TBC\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Paul Sherman<br \/>\n\u2018The Search for Brunanburh\u2019 <\/p>\n<p>Dr. Paul Cavill<br \/>\n\u2018Finding Brunanburh I: History &#038;<br \/>\nPlace Name Evidence\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Prof. Steve Harding<br \/>\n\u2018Finding Brunanburh II: \u2018Dingesmere,<br \/>\nIsotopes &#038; DNA\u2019 <\/p>\n<p>Jim Glenister<br \/>\n\u2018Geophysical Survey at<br \/>\nBasingwerk Abbey\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Dave Capener<br \/>\n\u2018Warriors and Weapons of the<br \/>\nViking Age\u2019 <\/p>\n<p>Peter Jenkins<br \/>\n\u2018Brunanburh -Where is the<br \/>\nDingesmere?\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Prof. Howard Williams<br \/>\n\u2018Quizzing Wirral\u2019s Early Medieval Stones\u2019<\/p>\n<p>St Andrews Church, Bebington<br \/>\nWirral, CH63 3DE<\/p>\n<p>Saturday 14th November 2026<\/p>\n<p>A hot lunch, and drinks will be provided on<br \/>\nthe day. <\/p>\n<p>The event will run from 09.30-16.30<\/p>\n<p>Tickets will be available at \u00a330<br \/>\nfrom Eventbrite from the 1st September 2026<\/p>\n<p>More Information available from our website:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wirralarchaeology.org\">www.wirralarchaeology.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wirral Archaeology CIC Event Rules: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please be aware that all WA CIC Public Events have the<br \/>\nfollowing rules &#038; conditions attached:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets and Entry: <\/strong><br \/>\nTickets are usually non-transferable, non-refundable, and required for re-entry. We have the right to refuse admission or eject disruptive attendees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Security and Prohibited Items: <\/strong><br \/>\nBags may be searched. Dangerous items, illegal substances, glass, alcohol and unauthorised professional recording equipment are typically banned.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Liability: <\/strong><br \/>\nWe or the venue owners are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property, or for minor personal injuries, unless caused by proven negligence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Changes and Cancellations: <\/strong><br \/>\nPrograms, schedules, or Line-ups can change without notice. Refunds for cancelled events depend on the specific organiser&#8217;s policy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Release: <\/strong><br \/>\nAttending often means you consent to being photographed or filmed for promotional or broadcast use. 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