The archaeologist of Ancient Arts who carry out experimental archaeology to present the events and courses in reconstruction archaeology

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Since finding an early Bronze Age axe when he was 12 years old David has been fascinated by early bronze smelting and casting techniques. In the 1990's he helped excavate and survey the largest known prehistoric copper mines in Europe, on the Great Orme. This led to David experimenting and mastering Bronze Age smelting and casting techniques using reconstructed furnaces, skin bellows and moulds.

The experience of this experimental work led to him identifying the earliest known metal working site in Great Britain, dated c. 1580 BC.

David making an alginate cast of Bronze Age tool marks underground at the Great Orme prehistoric copper mines.

Sue Chapman MA AIFA

Sue's fascination with the past started at the age of 8 when she became involved in the excavations of prehistoric burial cave sites in her native North Wales. A professional career in field archaeology followed university with Sue specializing in prehistoric & medieval settlement and exploitation of the uplands of North Wales. A desire to understand the everyday needs & practical skills which drove ordinary people from the past & how they affect archaeological remains led to her developed her interest in reconstruction archaeology.

Sue excavating within the medieval town of Conwy, North Wales.

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