EARLY PERIOD LIFE PROJECT

One of Master Erik's pet projects is an early period Celtic/Viking encampment at Gulf Wars at King's Arrow Ranch in Lumberton, MS. In an alliance with the Bastarnai, an early Germanic/Celtic fighter household, this encampment has been a positive presence at Gulf Wars for eight years running. The camping group got dubbed "Bastarmark" and was granted lands for a more perminent site to allow more extensive and accurate representations of early period camps to be constructed. This site's educational area is now known as The Early Period Life Area (EPL). It specifically offers classes on many subjects about the type of life and crafts available pre-1066AD.

Bastarmark Encampment at GulfWarX.

Bastarmark Forges.



In the Spring of 2000, just after Gulf Wars, construction started at the permanent campsite. The gate and Icelandic Althing House were successfully re-located to the new campsite.

Gate and House's new home.

The Early Period Life Area 2005.

Bastermark Site 2005.

"Rusty Anvil Forge", so named for the weather encountered during its construction.

A peek inside Rusty Anvil Forge, where a forge class is taking place.

A bread oven was built to provide fresh bread.

Burning out the Bread Oven before first use.

The Long Hall is started at Gulf War X.

The Long Hall is given an artistic Peak.

The Long Hall is named for its Chief Architect, "Kildonon Hall".

The Long Hall by night.

The Long Hall by day.

New Berka House view from gate.

New Berka House view from Long Hall.

New Berka House back view.

Classes are now held in our new Class Shelter.

The Newest addition to the site is a wood burning ceramic kiln constructed by Mistress Anyetta.

As the fire builds another craft becomes a permanent part of the Early Period Life Area. Thanks Anyetta.




This site last updated 1/05/06.
Photos taken by Master Erik.


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