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This summer we’re hunting for treasured islands in Quebec; part of the 18th century Water Garden which has been lost since 1900.  

Festival of Archaeology

Friday 22 July - Digging in the Garden. 2.30pm - 4.30pm 
Calling all keen archaeologists! Join us for talks and tours about the dig with Mark Newman, National Trust Archaeologist.

Saturday 23 July
Come and see if you can plot where our Treasured Islands are. Meet the experts and see some costumed re-enactors from the battle of Quebec. Meet the Redcoats at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm.    

 

 

 

During the first of the Treasured Islands events on 22 and 23 July, numerous budding archaeologists took “Mr Aislabie’s Patriotic Challenge”. They had to spy out the positions of the French port and the British Gun battery, marked on historic maps of the Quebec, using the surviving clues in the landscape.

 

The winners were Abbie and Hannah Rai, who will be invited to return to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal for a VIP behind-the-scene visit, and lunch as Mr Aislabie’s guests.

 

Other highly commended archaeologists/spies were:

Congratulations to everyone who entered!

 

Come and see our exciting exhibition in Quebec. Opens 17 August.

Archaeological Works Begin

Saturday 10 September - Sunday 25 September

Discover what happens on an archaeological excavation as we seek to uncover the mysteries that lie beneath Quebec. Find out more about the activities on site here.

 

Saturday 10 September is Heritage Open Day. Come and see our archaeologists at work, see what you can find in our children's dig pit, and meet the Redcoat re-enactors at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. 

 

Monday 12 September - Remember Quebec! 11.30am & 2.30pm

Join Mr Aislabie on a costumed tour of his garden's hidden meanings.

 

 

Let us know if you'd like to find out more or get involved.