Learning on ScreenALEXANDER KEILLER MUSEUM
- Description
- Material from archaeological excavations carried out at Windmill Hill, Avebury, in 1925, directed by Alexander Keiller (1889-1955).
The investigation of Avebury Stone Circles was largely the work of Alexander Keiller in the 1930’s. He put together one of the most important prehistoric archaeological collections in Britain and this can be seen in Avebury Museum. Please note the actual stone circles are free to view. - Website
- http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/
- Keywords
- Archaeology; Avebury; Keiller, Alexander; Excavations, Archaeology; Prehistory; Windmill Hill; Wiltshire
- Access
- Access available. Free access for researchers.
- Facilities
- Limited viewing facilities at the museum.
- Copyright
- Copyright is held by the Department of National Heritage.
Moving Image, Audio and Related Documentation Holdings
- Video/Film
- Video: One tape.
Film: Small collection. About 10 minutes of film, black and white, 16mm. (Copy of 1920s film made on 35mm and transferred to video in 1995). Archaeological excavation on Windmill Hill, Avebury,1925.
Film components: 16mm, positive film.
Main Contact
- Job title
- Curator
- Telephone
- 01672-539250
- http://www.wiltshireontheweb.co.uk/directory/dirhome.asp?id=519111#contact
- Address
- Avebury
Marlborough
SN8 1RF
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