Hear from Jan Harper Whale on her dedicated research into the Wihtwara people, using DNA archaeology. Uncover what she has found out about their lives, here on the Diamond Isle. The Wihtwara were a peaceful, spiritual race of pagan people, who migrated here from Denmark in the late Neolithic times. They worshipped Nerthus, the Earthmother and were guardians of our island.

Jan has researched deeply using DNA archaeological profiling to uncover their lives here on the island and of the Meonwara and Cantwara in Kent. It has taken over seven years of research. She has uncovered evidence that they were killed for their beliefs, with the major battle taking place in the valley below the Longstone.

400yds left from National Trust car park for the Longstone.  The gate to Grammars Wood on right hand side.

Booking: Donations required for conservation of Grammar Woods.

10 person max.

Email earth.trinity@googlemail.com to book. Info at https://www.the-wihtwara.co.uk/2026_bio_events.html

Age: Suitable for all ages.

Accessibility: Grammar’s wood is partially accessible. The ground is uneven in places but access to the Barrow and Glade of Peace and Harmony is good.

Parking: Parking limited. 3 disabled spaces by the woods,  10-15 spaces in the field next to the woods. Please car-share where possible.