by Rick Turner

Rick Turner is a leading figure in Welsh Archaeology.  In his talk he will reveal the results of new research into the construction of Chepstow’s internationally famous Medieval monument.  He will explore how a great castle was built using the well-documented and surviving fabric of Roger Bigod's work at Chepstow Castle as an example. The talk will show how this great lord acted as a patron, how his master mason designed and organised the building, where the other workers and the building materials came from, and how the work was undertaken. We take these great buildings for granted but the joys and frustrations of doing work at your own home were shared by those in the past.

During the interval, when wine will be available as well as tea or coffee, copies of  Rick's book ‘Chepstow Castle: Its History and Buildings’ will be on sale, which Rick will be pleased to sign..

Rick Turner will sign copies of his book		Rick Turner, Inspector of Ancient Monuments for Cadw, outside Gateho

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Rick Turner will be involved with Time Team in Caerwent from 24th to 26th of June 2008.

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