

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BCRA Cave Archaeology Group Spring Field Meeting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Weekend event with lectures and workshops on cave archaeology on Saturday and a full day fieldtrip on SundayAbout this EventJoin us at the British Cave Science Centre at Poole’s Cavern, Buxton on the 9th/10th May 2026 for a programme of talks, practical sessions and field visits exploring the cave archaeology of the region. This event is available to anyone with an interest in cave archaeology.Saturday 9th MayProgramme 10am to 4pm9.30 – 10.00 Registration and refreshments10.00 – 10.40 Practical Introduction to Zooarchaeology for Cavers by Sarah Hunt10.40 – 11.20 Cave Use in the Neolithic and Bronze Age by Rick Peterson11.20 – 11.40 Refreshment break11.40 – 12.30 Recording Historic Graffiti by Linda Wilson12.30 – 1.30 lunch break. Bring your own, or visit the café at Poole’s Cavern.1.30 – 2.00 Introduction to the Cave Science Centre by John Gunn2.00 – 4.00 Break into two groups inside the cave who will swap over after an hour for:The Archaeology of Poole’s Cavern. The excavation areas are visible from the cave pathways.Recording Historic Graffiti – Practical Session. Bring own helmet and light and camera or phone and an additional light of your choice. If you do not have helmet and lights, let us know and we will do our best to assist.Sunday 10th MayField Trip 10am – 3pmMeet at 10am at Poole’s Cavern to organise car sharing where possible. We will then visit:Fox Hole Cave, High Wheeldon SK 0997 6618Wetton Mill Rock Shelter/Nan Tor Cave SK 0952 5619Darfar Ridge Cave SK 0980 5587Old Hannah’s Hole SK 0998 5569Thor’s Cave SK 0986 5496Elder Bush Cave SK 0978 5488Most sites are no more than a 15 minute walk of the parking. Bring helmet and light and sensible footwear. If you do not have your own helmet and light, please let us know and we will do our best to assist.Accommodation is available at the Orpheus Caving Club cottage near Buxton. Please contact the Orpheus direct to make a booking, quoting the reference BCRA CAG and we will collect the £10 hut fee from you at the event and pass it on to OCC. https://orpheuscavingclub.org.uk/html/cottage_bookings.htmlFor attendees a donation of £10 on the door to BCRA to cover the costs of this event will be welcome.On Saturday night (9th) we intend to visit Sacro Lounge in Buxton https://thelounges.co.uk/sacro/ for a meal. If you are interested in this, please contact us as we will need a deposit from you by 13 April 2026 to enable a booking to be confirmed. Please check their menu to ascertain if your dietary requirements can be catered for.
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- **Event Categories**: meetups, workshops, nonprofit
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Buxton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Poole's Cavern
- **lat**: 53.25008829999999
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- **full address**: Poole's Cavern, Green Lane, Buxton, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Cave Archaeology Group (https://allevents.in/org/cave-archaeology-group/27462750)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 09:30 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Poole's Cavern, Green Lane, Buxton, United Kingdom
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Cave Archaeology Group
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
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