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Grime’s Graves is the only Neolithic flint mine open to visitors in Britain. This grassy lunar landscape of 400 pits was first named Grim’s Graves by the Anglo-Saxons. It was not until one of them was ...
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Flint Festival - Beneath the Surface
Community event · 15 Jun 2024, 10:00 - 17:00
Grime's Graves, Thetford Forest, Thetford, England IP26 5DE, United Kingdom
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Grimes Graves
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Summary
Pop along and join in the activities at The Grimes Graves Flint Festival June 15th and 16thDetailed description
Join us for a whole weekend programme of workshops, demos and talks activity are FREE to come and enjoy!! If you would like to visit the pit experience it is at its usual rate of entry BUT You are still welcome to park for free and take part in the workshops, demos, talks and other activity without a ticket for the mines.
We're looking forward to seeing you there!
About Grimes Graves
Grime’s Graves is the only Neolithic flint mine open to visitors in Britain. This grassy lunar landscape of 400 pits was first named Grim’s Graves by the Anglo-Saxons. It was not until one of them was excavated in 1870 that they were identified as flint mines dug over 5,000 years ago.
A small exhibition area illustrates the history of this fascinating site. Visitors can descend 9 metres (30 ft) by ladder into one excavated shaft to see the jet-black flint.
Set amid the distinctive Breckland heath landscape, Grime’s Graves is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a habitat for rare plants and fauna.
A small exhibition area illustrates the history of this fascinating site. Visitors can descend 9 metres (30 ft) by ladder into one excavated shaft to see the jet-black flint.
Set amid the distinctive Breckland heath landscape, Grime’s Graves is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a habitat for rare plants and fauna.