Upcoming Talk - 'Whitley Castle: The Dig'
2025-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London)
We’re delighted to announce the final talk of 2025 in our series at The Nook, where Alastair Robertson will guide us through one of the most intriguing chapters in the story of Whitley Castle (Epiacum).

Between 1957 and 1959, a small team undertook an excavation at the Roman fort. This is a rare opportunity to hear the untold story of that excavation, learn what was recorded, what was lost, and what remains to be rediscovered.

7:00pm — Thursday 30th October 2025

The Nook Farm Shop & Café, Alston, CA9 3BG

Suggested donation: £5 per person

To book, please email info@epiacumheritage.org or call 07921 858 126.

This promises to be a fascinating evening for anyone with an interest in our local heritage, or the history of Alston Moor.

From Minerals to Pigments
2026-03-26 19:30 - 21:00
Mark Hengis from the Colour House Appleby

The Alchemy of Colour

Come and find out how the minerals all around us have been used to produce pigments and colour.

All talks will start at 7:30pm and be held at The Nook Farm Shop and Café, CA9 3BG

Tickets are not required but a minimum £5 donation on the door would be appreciated. Places can be booked via info@epiacumheritage.org or by phoning Elaine on 07921858126.

Rethinking Excavation at Epiacum
2026-04-23 19:30 - 21:00
Richard Carlton: Visiting Fellow Archaeologist, Newcastle University

Rethinking excavation at Epiacum.

All talks will start at 7:30pm and be held at The Nook Farm Shop and Café, CA9 3BG

Tickets are not required but a minimum £5 donation on the door would be appreciated. Places can be booked via info@epiacumheritage.org or by phoning Elaine on 07921858126.

Birdoswald 1987-2025: An Overview
2026-05-28 19:30 - 21:00
Tony Wilmott: Former Senior Archaeologist with Historic England

Birdoswald 1987 ~ 2025 An Overview.

All talks will start at 7:30pm and be held at The Nook Farm Shop and Café, CA9 3BG

Tickets are not required but a minimum £5 donation on the door would be appreciated. Places can be booked via info@epiacumheritage.org or by phoning Elaine on 07921858126.

The Land of Lead and Silver
2026-06-25 19:30 - 21:00
Andie Harris: Project Manager North Pennines National Landscape

The Land of Lead and Silver.

All talks will start at 7:30pm and be held at The Nook Farm Shop and Café, CA9 3BG

Tickets are not required but a minimum £5 donation on the door would be appreciated. Places can be booked via info@epiacumheritage.org or by phoning Elaine on 07921858126.

Moles, Molehills and Finds
2026-07-23 19:30 - 21:00
Fran Breen: Research, Fundraising and Comms Manager Solent University

Moles, molehills and finds ~ all about our molehill surveys.

All talks will start at 7:30pm and be held at The Nook Farm Shop and Café, CA9 3BG

Tickets are not required but a minimum £5 donation on the door would be appreciated. Places can be booked via info@epiacumheritage.org or by phoning Elaine on 07921858126.

Life as a Student Archaeologist
2026-09-24 19:30 - 21:00
Wilf Bazley: Undergraduate Archaeologist, University College London

Life as a student archaeologist.

All talks will start at 7:30pm and be held at The Nook Farm Shop and Café, CA9 3BG.

Tickets are not required but a minimum £5 donation on the door would be appreciated. Places can be booked via info@epiacumheritage.org or by phoning Elaine on 07921858126.

World Heritage of the Roman Frontiers - exploring a bigger picture for Epiacum
2026-10-29 19:30 - 21:00
Nigel Mills: Heritage Consultant

World Heritage of the Roman Frontiers – exploring a bigger picture for Epiacum

All talks will start at 7:30pm and be held at The Nook Farm Shop and Café, CA9 3BG

Tickets are not required but a minimum £5 donation on the door would be appreciated. Places can be booked via info@epiacumheritage.org or by phoning Elaine on 07921858126.
