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£24 per person
Archaeological Discoveries at Broughton Castle
A Talk by Keith Westcott
North Oxfordshire has a rich heritage stretching back millennia. Broughton Castle was built in around 1300 by Sir John de Broughton, acquired by William of Wykeham in 1377 and passed through marriage in 1448 to his sister’s descendant the wife of the 2nd Lord Saye and Sele, Sir William Fiennes.
Keith Westcott will talk about some of the archaeological discoveries, and their context, that he has made at Broughton, stretching back to Roman times. Keith is a member of TV’s Time Team, and is a respected detectorist, historian and archaeologist. Funded through Historic England, he is the founder of the DIF: Detectorists Institute and Foundation and winner of the 2019 Archaeological Training Forum Award.
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The lecture will begin at 7pm, but the grounds of the castle will be open from 5pm, and you are welcome to bring a picnic, weather willing. There will also be a small display of archaeological finds.
This event is to fundraise for The Rotary Club of Banbury Cherwell (charity no 1127136) and Banbury Museum & Gallery (charity no 1153109). The Rotary Club of Banbury Cherwell and the Trustees of the Museum are very grateful to Martin Fiennes and Broughton Castle who have made this event possible.
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Event times:
19 July 2025
Important Information
Parking is available at Broughton Castle, and the grounds open at 5pm.
There will be a cash bar for wine and soft drinks but you are welcome to picnic in the grounds before the event.
The talk will be given in the Great Hall at 7pm, with access from 6.45pm. The Castle interiors will not be open to guests, only the Great Hall from 6.45pm. Broughton Castle will close at 8.45pm and the Car Park at 9.00pm.
We ask you to respect that Broughton Castle is both private home and historic monument. Camping chairs and the like are welcome but please do not bring gazebo’s or anything that may harm the grounds and ensure all picnic litter goes home with you.
There are toilet facilities in the Castle Car Park but not inside the Castle.
The Great Hall is wheelchair accessible but if you have any other accessibilities needs, please get in contact with the team and we will be able to advise.
Email enquiries@banburymuseum.org or call 01295 236165 additional help or assistance.
