The experimental archaeology site in Waterlooville hosted the burning of a 40ft wicker man at dusk to mark the pagan quarter-day farming celebration of Beltane or Beltain, which has connections to ...

And Celtic Pagans took part in Beltane celebrations at Glastonbury Chalice Well to herald the start of the month. The word Beltane roughly translates as “bright fire” and is an important ...