Following the enthusiasm of groups and individuals who have in previous years erected encampments around the magnificent estate of Herstmonceux Castle, not only to to recreate history for personal enjoyment but to offer displays and 'hands on' exhibits for the public to experience, it was decided to award them for their extraordinary efforts by staging a Living History Competition. This has proved such a success that the prize money has been increased to £2000 and further categories have been included. Bronze cast trophies will bear the names of those winning groups from year to year.
Prizes will be awarded on the Sunday so the winners can celebrate at the Festival!
Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
· Best Living History Encampment
UK -
five tents and over
· Best Living History Encampment
UK
- fo
ur tents and under
· Best Living History Encampment Overseas
If you wish to take part either as an Individual, Household or Group please complete the on-line 'Group Application Form' found in the 'Group Invitation' section and indicate that you will be entering the competition.
Competition Rules:
· A panel of judges will be appointed
· An appropriate medieval sign displaying the group's name must be in full view
· The judges will view the encampments without the knowledge of the entrants to ensure a standard is maintained. They will pay particular interest to authenticity and public appeal
Camping Recommendations:
· Open fires are permissable (unless a situation deems it necessary to ban them during the event). Limited firewood will be available at points around the site. The fires must be off the ground in contained baskets to ensure no damage is caused to the underlying ground.
· Tents must have a distance of no less than 2 metres between them.
· Potential dangers within the encampments i.e. trip hazards (tent pegs), blades and open fires should be roped off.
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