Crossing the Tweed Workshop

  • Date: 10th December 2024
  • Time: 6-8pm.
  • Venue: Focus Community Centre Livingstone Place Galashiels TD1 1DQ
  • Price: Free
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Crossing the Tweed Workshop
Old Tweed Bridge. The River Tweed is an area of outstanding natural beauty which the River Tweed Trail will showcase with a safe and accessible active travel route. Credit: Airborne Lens.

Discover the History and Evolution of Tweed River Crossings

Join AOC Archaeology for an engaging hybrid workshop introducing Crossing the Tweed, a fascinating sub-theme of the Mapping the Tweed project. Explore how bridges, fords, and other crossing points along the Tweed River and its tributaries have shaped communication routes and landscapes throughout history.

Workshop Highlights:

  • Introduction to Crossing the Tweed: Learn about the project’s goals and the importance of mapping historical crossing places.
  • Overview of Research Techniques: Dive into tools like historic map regression, LiDAR, and site analysis.
  • Case Study Presentation: Examine an example of how crossing points reveal insights into historical landscapes.
  • Interactive Resource Training: Get guidance on using the Crossing the Tweed webmap to record and share your findings.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a researcher, or simply curious about the region’s rich heritage, this workshop offers an opportunity to contribute to uncovering hidden stories of the Tweed.

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