Christmas Archaeology Walks with Dr Katharine Sawyer
Delve into the deep and fascinating history of Tresco this festive season with a guided walk led by Dr Katharine Sawyer, Archaeologist and Guide
| Christmas Eve - Tuesday 24th December | Middle Down Meander | 10:30 Smith Square |
| Boxing Day - Thursday 26th December | Castle Down Climb | 10:30 Smith Square |
| Friday 27th December | Abbey Garden Amble | 10:30 Smith Square |
Tresco is rich in history with burial chambers and pre-historic sites all over the island. Delve into it's deep and fascinating past with a guided walk led by archaeologist Dr Katharine Sawyer. A St Marys local, Katharine will guide you to the hidden gems of our prehistoric past which remain here, some dating back 4,000 years.
Walks depart from Smith Square by the Island Office and cost £10 per walk. Payable in CASH ONLY. Book via the island office.
The routes on offer
Katharine offers a variety of routes in order to best showcase the rich and diverse history of the island. Below is an outline of each walk - all beginning at Smith Square.
Route 1 - The Castle Down Climb: This walk will lead you north along the coast to Cromwell's Castle, then up to King Charles Castle and across to Tregarthen Hill Burial Chamber. Finally, along Gimble Porth and down to The Ruin Beach Café.
Route 2 - The Middle Down Meander: This walk will delve into the history of the Middle Down millstone, Smuggler's Cache, Old Blockhouse and our Bronze Age settlement site. You will then wander to St Nicholas' Church and end at New Grimsby.
Route 3 -The Abbey Garden Amble: This walk will take place in the gardens and will highlight points of interest you may have walked past several times. You will discover the Roman altar and the Roman midden; learn about the Priory church, the Roman inscribed gravestone and the Bronze Age holed stone; and uncover stories of the Valhalla figureheads.
