YOUNGSTERS pieced together the past during an archaeology workshop.

Abingdon County Hall Museum opened up its Trendles Project –finds from a long-running dig in Marcham – to allow children to delve into the history of the Iron and Roman ages.

They got a chance to examine archaeological discoveries from the excavations five miles outside the town that were funded by a three-year National Lottery Heritage Grant.

Youngsters pu together broken pots, made mosaic floors and become archaeologists by taking away small relics and trying to work out what they were.

Rosie Miller became an archaeologist for the day on Thursday when she tried to piece together a broken vase.

The eight-year-old, who lives with her brother Alex, six, and mum Emma on the Peachcroft estate in north Abingdon, said she learned a lot from the day.

The Rush Common Primary School pupil added: “I enjoyed making the mosaics and did some colouring and identified some objects.”

Her mum, Mrs Sullivan, 41, said there was loads of things to keep her two children entertained.

She added: “It was really good - there were loads of Roman artefacts. It was really hands-on. There were all sorts of things for them to do. I thought it was very interesting and the kids really enjoyed it.”