HISTORY & RESEARCH

WICKEN
The Prehistoric era according to Wikipedia, includes the earliest archaeological features around Wicken in the form of a prehistoric ring ditch. An archaeological survey on land near here in 2014  revealed a wide spread scatter of middle to late Iron Age pottery sherds. A Roman villa is located here on the farm and a small Roman settlement is located to the south east of the village. The place-name origin of Wick is perhaps derived from the Saxon Word Wick for farm, or perhaps the Roman vicus. The village of Wicken is mentioned in the Domesday Book and dates from Saxon times.  Wicken is possibly best known for a Time Team dig here in 2007. The program from series 14 episode 7 was called, ‘A tale of two villages.’ Search online for 'Time Team report Wicken' to see what they discovered.

DEANSHANGER
The next nearest village that our fields run up to is Deanshanger. A number of Iron Age and Roman settlements are recorded in this parish. The oddly named village of Deanshanger comes from the Old English Shanger, meaning a clearing in the woods hence Daneshanger was a clearing in the woods where the Danes lived. More very interesting facts about this village can be seen at:  http://www.british-history.ac.uk/rchme/northants/vol4/pp41-42
 

*Three days detecting
*No charge for camping
*Excellent secluded camping field
*Finds Liaison Officers recording finds
*Caterer on site
*Portable toilets
*Ice cream van

LOCAL FACILITIES
Hotels and accommodation close by:
Milton Keynes Hotel: Phone: 01908 26292
The Cock Hotel, Stony Stratford: 01908 567733
The Bull Hotel, Stony Stratford: 01908 567104
Travel Lodge Hotel Stony Stratford: 0871 984 6001

Service station: I mile
Pubs & takeaways in Wicken & Deanshanger

CAMPING INFO
There is now drinking water on site.

Campers can arrive on Thursday April 7th and leave on the morning of Monday April 11th but you must take all of your rubbish home with you and leave the site clean. Thanks.

 MAPS & SEARCH AREAS
On arrival, maps will be handed out showing all the fields and how to access them. We will be making all designated fields available throughout the three days.

THE LOCAL PUB

The White Lion at Wicken is 1/2 a mile away by foot and can be accessed by a footpath directly from the campsite

THE CAMPSITE

Superb views from our secluded camping area which is totally private and hidden away. The campsite is flat & level with short grass. The run in from the road is via a very long tarmac lane and is perfect for all vehicles. Water is on site.