• Saving Halberton's Ancient Roman Environment

    • Community information events

    Posted by Susan Greaney

    17 March 2026

    We have now run three community events, to provide information for local people about the project and encourage volunteers. Thanks to all the volunteers from TAG and SPS who helped to organise and run these events. Thanks especially to John Hill for bringing along his finds, and to Olly, our Roman centurion!

    Banner for SHARE project, with photos showing people excavating and a mosaic. Round badge says 'Made possible with Heritage Fund' and there are the logos of University of Exeter, Devon County Council, Tiverton Archaeology Group and Sampford Peverell Society.



    Friday 6 February, Cullompton Community Centre (over 180 attendees):

    People standing and seated watching a talk. On the screen is an illustration of a Roman villa.
    A variety of finds from the villa site are spread out on the table with people looking at them. Further up the table people are taking to John about his finds.
    Visitors look at the displays about Roman life.
    Visitors look at the displays about Roman life and villas, while a person dressed as a Roman soldier chats.

    Friday 20 February, Tiverton Cherith Hall (over 200 attendees):

    People seated waiting for the talks to start. Someone dressed as a Roman soldier is speaking to the front row.

    Saturday 14 March, Sampford Peverell Village Hall (nearly 90 attendees):

    Photo of Sampford Peverell village hall with SHARE banners outside
    Inside the hall, people are seated and standing around the edge looking at displays

    At these events we showed some films and had some talks, which if you missed, are available to see again on YouTube here:

    Film: Introduction to the Project

    Talk: Dr Richard Kendall, on Roman Villas

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