Join our experts on a journey through time exploring 7000 years of history!    

Set in the magnificent ballroom of the iconic Lysaght Institute, this is a fantastic opportunity to discover more about the history and heritage of the Gwent Levels. 

We have pulled together five key speakers who have dedicated their lives to studying this unique landscape, in what is sure to be a fascinating and revealing day. Sharing their vast knowledge on the prehistory of the estuary, to the origins of the drainage system, to discussions on gouts, nogholes and pills, we're sure you'll leave the day as Gwent Levels aficionados!

Speakers on the day will include:

Professor Martin Bell, Reading University

Dr Mark Lewis, Senior Curator at the National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon

Professor Stephen Rippon, Exeter University

Rose Hewlett, Bristol University

Maggie Eno, Community Archaeologist DigVentures

Light lunch refreshments will be provided.

Meet at: Lysaght Institute, Orb Drive, Newport NP19 0RA

Cost: Free but BOOKING ESSENTIAL