Viking and Anglo-Saxon Wirral: The Hunt for Brunanburh

Come and explore Wirral's Viking & Anglo-Saxon past in the company of leading experts on the subject.
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Viking and Anglo-Saxon Wirral - The Hunt for Brunanburh

Join us in person for a unique all-day Conference exploring the history of the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons on Wirral. Why do so many academics favour Wirral as the site for the legendary Battle of Brunanburh? Explore local lore, artefacts and connect with experts on their latest research. Perfect for history buffs and curious minds alike, you will witness the phrase, " Nothing ever happened on Wirral" obliterated !

Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Guest Speaker - Title of Paper tbc
Host: Dr Robert Philpott
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Quizzing Wirral's Early Medieval Stones
Host: Prof. Howard Williams
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Finding Brunanburh: History & Place Name Evidence
Host: Dr Paul Cavill
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Finding Brunanburh: Dingesmere, Isotopes & DNA
Host: Prof. Steve Harding
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Warriors & Weapons of the Viking Age
Host: Dave Capener Wirral Archaeology CIC
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Geophysical Survey at Basingwerk Abbey
Host: Jim Glenister NW Heritage CIC
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
The Search for Brunanburh
Host: Paul Sherman NW Heritage CIC
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Where is Dingesmere?
Host: Pete Jenkins Wirral Archaeology CIC
🕑: 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Doors Open for Registration 08:45