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Colchester Abbeyfields Roman Circus and Mosaic Project
Location: Essex
The Roman circus discovered at Colchester Abbeyfields in 2004 is the first one found in Britain. This project will allow over 1,000 school children of all ages to explore and understand the cultural and archaeological heritage of Colchester, focusing on Roman chariot racing as illustrated by the discovery of the circus.
From the roman mosaic workshop which is based at The Philip Morant School & College, children and their parents will learn new skills in mosaic making and the children will also research the history behind the project. The local community will be given the opportunity to get practically involved through at least two open days and of course providing volunteer help.
A professionally-designed mosaic, with artwork by East anglian artist Peter Froste, will be made by the children and permanently displayed in an open access visitor attraction area on the site where the Roman circus was discovered. Prior to this the mosaic will be offered for display at various other sites around the area.
The mosaic will allow visitors to visualise chariot racing taking place in the circus, the remains of which they will be able to see in the attraction area. In addition to creating the roman mosaic, the project will also allow Year 10 art students from The Philip Morant School & College to work with local mosaic artist Anne Schwegmann-Fielding in designing and making their own mosaic interpretation which will then be displayed at the school.
The LHI grant allows for the purchase of materials and other costs such as the provision and fit-out of a temporary workshop and rental of a lorry for transporting mosaics. The project includes contingency.
If you would like to be involved in the project or help out during the various stages then please contact the voluntary project manager, Peter Herring on redherring52@yahoo.co.uk - this is your chance to both celebrate and create history.
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Heritage Lottery Fund: £14850
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