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Nine men's morris

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See Morris.

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The dig has revealed the walls and floors of buildings belonging to the manor, and a fascinating collection of artefacts, including gaming pieces and a Nine Men's Morris slate, pottery from as early as the Roman period and meat bones.
During yesterday's event people also got to make wooden deer, pomanders, go on history walks and play a game of Nine Men's Morris - similar to draughts and noughts and crosses.
From Tic-tac-toe (first played in ancient Egypt), to Nine Men's Morris (once played in England with living pieces), and Mankala--the oldest and most popular game in the world.
 
 
 
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