Get all the latest entries as the database is uploaded. Get all the latest entries as the database is uploaded.Roman Road, Hampshire
2.4.10–5.4.10
Roman Road excavations will continue the work on the Winchester Roman Road towards London. Experienced and novice excavators welcome as there is a training course available during these digs. Booking can be for any number of days, including one. Minimum unaccompanied age is 16, but younger children with an adult welcome. Publications on this and other Roman Roads will be available. Campsite and accommodation leads given.
A new site is planned on the second Centuriation Road to be surveyed, on a line with air photo streaks and a parish boundary with a substantial terrace. We will return to two previous sites. One near Farnham, where two terraces climb the sides of a narrow valley, and it may be a two-lane highway. Last year one terraces was found to be an elaborately laid roadway, with long pieces of ironstone laid at 70 depress to the roadway with their second longest sides nearly vertical. The site near Four Marks on the northern surveyed Centuriation Road we found a large ditch coinciding with a dark air photo streak, with possible remains of stonework along one side coinciding with a light line. This will be continued on the site of a possible Centuriation crossroads. Training will include exercises in layout of trenches, planning of features, section drawings, levelling and geophysics. Information on some of the advanced techniques being used to detect this Road will be given, with some exercises. SAE appreciated for postal enquiries.
For more information contact Richard Whaley AIfA at Field works and School Director, 2 Rotherwick Court, Alexandra Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6DD, tel 01252 548115, email admin@nehhas.org.uk, web www.nehhas.org.uk/.
Training is provided in the form of on-site included on request. Accommodation is provided in the form of leads given.. The cost is £60 training/10 season.
Faversham, Kent
2.4.10–11.4.10
An opportunity for KAFS members to join the professional SWAT archaeologists in investigating by evaluation trenching the environs of a Roman villa and its outbuildings. No U16s. Other short courses, trips and holidays may also be of interest.
For more information contact the organisers at The Kent Archaeological Field School (KAFS), School Farm Oast, Graveney Road, Faversham, Kent ME13 8UP, tel 01795 532548, email info@kafs.co.uk, web www.kafs.co.uk.
Training is provided in the form of by arrangement.. The cost is £20 members or 35 others per day.
Saveock Water, Cornwall
11.4.10–22.4.10
Training excavation at a multi-period site. From the mesolithic to C17th pagan deposits. All welcome. A list of local accommodation is available on request.
For more information contact Jacqui Wood at Site Director, Saveock Mill, Greenbottom, Truro, Cornwall TR4 8QQ, tel 01872 560351, email jacqui@archaeologyonline.org, web www.archaeologyonline.org.
Training is provided in the form of included in fee. Accommodation is provided in the form of leads given.. The cost is £185 per week.
Archaeology Live! 2010: Hungate, York
12.4.10–24.4.10
Archaeology Live! is hosted by the Dig Hungate, York Archaeological Trust, excavations on the biggest site in York for 25 years, part of the Hungate (York) Regeneration Ltd development. The 2010 season will concentrate eastern side of the site where archaeological features from the Viking and Medieval periods disturb an area where Roman burials and cremations have been found. This is a special two week session of Archaeology Live! being run for those unable to attend during the summer season, places are limited. See also Forum and Facebook Group. Please get in touch regarding longer courses. Main YAT office on 01904 615505.
For more information contact Toby Kendall at Training Dig, York Archaeological Trust, 47 Aldwark, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7BX, tel 07908 210026 (mob), email trainingdig@yorkat.co.uk, web www.dighungate.com/.
Training is provided in the form of on-site included in fee.. The cost is £190/week or 320 2 weeks.
Roman Road, Hampshire
30.4.10–3.5.10
Roman Road excavations will continue the work on the Winchester Roman Road towards London. Experienced and novice excavators welcome as there is a training course available during these digs. Booking can be for any number of days, including one. Minimum unaccompanied age is 16, but younger children with an adult welcome. Publications on this and other Roman Roads will be available. Campsite and accommodation leads given.
A new site is planned on the second Centuriation Road to be surveyed, on a line with air photo streaks and a parish boundary with a substantial terrace. We will return to two previous sites. One near Farnham, where two terraces climb the sides of a narrow valley, and it may be a two-lane highway. Last year one terraces was found to be an elaborately laid roadway, with long pieces of ironstone laid at 70 depress to the roadway with their second longest sides nearly vertical. The site near Four Marks on the northern surveyed Centuriation Road we found a large ditch coinciding with a dark air photo streak, with possible remains of stonework along one side coinciding with a light line. This will be continued on the site of a possible Centuriation crossroads. Training will include exercises in layout of trenches, planning of features, section drawings, levelling and geophysics. Information on some of the advanced techniques being used to detect this Road will be given, with some exercises. SAE appreciated for postal enquiries.
For more information contact Richard Whaley AIfA at Field works and School Director, 2 Rotherwick Court, Alexandra Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6DD, tel 01252 548115, email admin@nehhas.org.uk, web www.nehhas.org.uk/.
Training is provided in the form of on-site included on request. Accommodation is provided in the form of leads given.. The cost is £60 training/10 season.
Parham House, West Sussex
30.4.10–3.5.10
Excavations in the grounds of Parham House by the Worthing Archaeological Society in conjunction with the Parham Estate will continue for the fourth season. The work is part of the long-term project to try and locate the lost medieval village on the estate, and will concentrate on the site of the Parsonage (pulled down around 1740). Experienced and novice excavators welcome as training is available during these digs. Booking can be for any number of days, including one. Minimum unaccompanied age is 16, but younger children with an adult welcome. Members FREE, or join the Society.
For more information contact Ian Robertson at Project Manager, Worthing Archaeological Society, email worthing.arch@gmail.com, web sites.google.com/site/worthingarch/Home.
Training is provided in the form of on-site by request. Accommodation is provided in the form of leads given.. The cost is £15/4 students for annual membership.
Bamburgh Research Project, Northumberland, Spring Session
24.5.10–4.6.10
Continuing the research and training excavations at this multi-period site approx 50 miles north of Newcastle. A wetland investigation, featuring trial trenching and survey, for two weeks near Bamburgh followed by the Bamburgh Castle excavation (the last week will be with a smaller team camping in the castle). The main excavation area has reached early medieval layers, that are producing numerous metal finds, including a hoard of styca coins, indicating an interesting season ahead.
For more information contact Rachael Barnwell at Project Administrator, c/o 23 Kingsdale Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 4EN, tel 01670 352100, email rachaelbarnwell@bamburghresearchproject.co.uk, web www.bamburghresearchproject.co.uk.
Training is provided in the form of included in fees. Accommodation is provided in the form of subsidised high-quality camping at 35GBP/week.. The cost is £155 per week.
Parham House, West Sussex
28.5.10–1.6.10
Excavations in the grounds of Parham House by the Worthing Archaeological Society in conjunction with the Parham Estate will continue for the fourth season. The work is part of the long-term project to try and locate the lost medieval village on the estate, and will concentrate on the site of the Parsonage (pulled down around 1740). Experienced and novice excavators welcome as training is available during these digs. Booking can be for any number of days, including one. Minimum unaccompanied age is 16, but younger children with an adult welcome. Members FREE, or join the Society.
For more information contact Ian Robertson at Project Manager, Worthing Archaeological Society, email worthing.arch@gmail.com, web sites.google.com/site/worthingarch/Home.
Training is provided in the form of on-site by request. Accommodation is provided in the form of leads given.. The cost is £15/4 students for annual membership.
Saveock Water, Cornwall
30.5.10–26.8.10
Training excavation at a multi-period site. From the mesolithic to c17th pagan deposits. All welcome. A list of local accommodation is available on request. Bookings now being taken for 2009 season.
For more information contact Jacqui Wood at Site Director, Saveock Mill, Greenbottom, Truro, Cornwall TR4 8QQ, tel 01872 560351, email jacqui@archaeologyonline.org, web www.archaeologyonline.org.
Training is provided in the form of included in fee. Accommodation is provided in the form of leads given.. The cost is £185 per week.
Sperrins Archaeological Survey
6.6.10–19.6.10
A new and unique course for amateur archaeologists and interested parties to explore the world of surveying and experimental archaeological studies. The course is being launched by Northern Archaeological Consultancy. Participants will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience of surveying archaeological monuments in the field. There will be a programme of fieldtrips, talks and archaeologically-themed experiments where participants will construct and test the everyday technology of the prehistoric past. We are offering two one week courses.
For more information contact Christina O'Regan at School Director, Sperrins Archaeological Survey, c/o Northern Archaeological Consultancy Ltd, Farset Enterprise Park, 638 Springfield Road, Belfast, Co Amtrim BT12 7DY, tel 028 90314875, email schooldirector@sperrinsarchaeologicalsurvey.com, web www.sperrinsarchaeologicalsurvey.com.
Training is provided in the form of included in fee. Accommodation is provided in the form of included in fee. Meals are provided in the form of included in fee. The cost is £375/week.
The Durotriges Project, Dorset
7.6.10–3.7.10
This summer we are once again running our successful archaeology field school - or The Big Dig! The Durotriges Project is an archaeological investigation studying the transition from the late Iron Age to the early Roman period in southern England. The ieldwork, takes place within Dorset, a county of outstanding natural beauty and one of the best preserved archaeological landscapes in Britain. The project is run as a Bournemouth University summer field school. Work on site takes place daily, six days each week (excludes Saturday). The minimum participation required
is 2 weeks. The dig has been designed for students and volunteers (aged 16 years or over) who wish to gain experience in archaeological field practice, no formal qualifications are required - all we ask for is a passion for archaeology. Fee discounts are available, earlybird rate before 31.3.10 240GBP (save 50GBP).
For more information contact Project Directors at Durotriges Project Field School, School of Conservation Sciences, Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole, Dorset BH12 5BB, tel 08456 501501/1202 966765, email consci@bournemouth.ac.uk, web www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/PSCAFS.
Training is provided.. The cost is £290/week.
Bamburgh Research Project, Northumberland, Summer Session
7.6.10–1.8.10
Continuing the research and training excavations at this multi-period site approx 50 miles north of Newcastle. A wetland investigation, as part of the main Bamburgh Castle excavation (the last week will be with a smaller team camping in the castle). The main excavation area has reached early medieval layers, that are producing numerous metal finds, including a hoard of styca coins, indicating an interesting season ahead.
For more information contact Rachael Barnwell at Project Administrator, c/o 23 Kingsdale Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 4EN, tel 01670 352100, email rachaelbarnwell@bamburghresearchproject.co.uk, web www.bamburghresearchproject.co.uk.
Training is provided in the form of included in fees. Accommodation is provided in the form of subsidised high-quality camping at 35GBP/week.. The cost is £155 per week.
Digging Dad's Army Project
12.6.10–20.6.10
People's Archaeology for the People's War. On the 70th Anniversary of the momentous Summer of 1940 the Project is mounting a programme of events and excavations linked to the Blitz, the Home Guard and Operation Sealion, the Invasion that Never Was. Book all three at full price and get the cheapest free! Zeppelins, Andersons and Ack Ack- An Introduction to Conflict Archaeology: 12.6.10 and 13.6.10. A weekend of workshops and guided visits explaining the background to one of the most exciting developments in modern archaeology and to this Summer's DDA Research Programme. Cost 70GBP/40GBP concs. Archaeological Fieldschool: 14.6.10 to 18.6.10 in SE London excavating sites associated with the conflicts of the 20th century, but with the potential for finds of other periods. Cost 160GBP/100GBP concs. Surveying Standing Buildings: 19.6.10 and 20.6.10. A practical two day course in basic standing building survey the techniques studied are applicable to all periods. Cost 70GBP/40GBP concs.
For more information contact Andy Brockman at Research Director, tel 0208 316 6358, email andy.archaeology@virgin.net, web diggingdadsarmy.blogspot.com.
.. The cost is £40 to 160.
Barcombe, East Sussex
12.6.10–8.8.10
A third season of research and training excavations will take place at the site of a Roman bath house. This year a range of courses will take place at Barcombe: An Introduction to Field Archaeology (4 alternate Saturdays starting 12 June); five 5-day Excavation Training Courses (starting each Monday from 5 July); Geoarchaeology in Action (10-11 July); An Introduction to On-site Conservation (17 July); Planning and Section Drawing (31 July-1 August) and Site Photography (7-8 August). Volunteer opportunities are also available. Details of local accommodation are available via the website. Elsewhere in Sussex other CCE practical (ie 'hands-on') archaeology courses this summer include: Ancient Crafts and Technologies; and The Archaeological Investigation of a Church. Concessions fees 25GBP to 155GBP.
Also: Getting involved in 2010In July and August 2010 it is intended to continue excavating the bath house in Church Field. As in previous years we will provide viewing, volunteering and training opportunities, the latter being suitable for beginners and those with some experience. There will be an Open Day as part of the CBA Festival of British Archaeology. Volunteering opportunities will be available at weekends from May to September for MSFAT members, and there will be five 5-day volunteering weeks (for details please contact Chris Butler). Training opportunities will include a range of 5-, 2- and 1- day courses including: Excavation Training; Planning and Section Drawing; Site Photography; Archaeological Conservation; and Geoarchaeology. The Culver Archaeological Project will NOT be carrying out excavation work in 2010 (survey only this year). For updates and 2011 programme please visit www.culverproject.com.
For more information contact Centre for Community Engagement at Mantell Building, University of Sussex, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9RF, tel 01273 678300, email cce@sussex.ac.uk, web www.sussex.ac.uk/cce/archaeology.
Training is provided in the form of included in fees. Accommodation is provided in the form of see website for list.. The cost is £50 to 220 full fee.
Navenby Roman Settlement, Lincolnshire
14.6.10–23.7.10
This season the successful Lincoln Archaeological Field School will begin exciting new excavations at the Roman roadside settlement of Navenby, south of Lincoln. The Field School provides students with accredited training and tuition in archaeological methods and techniques including: excavation, recording, photography, surveying (plus DGPS), geophysics and finds & environmental processing. The Field School is open to students taking archaeology, anthropology or related degree programmes and who want accredited field work experience (20 UK, 10 ECTS or 5 US credits). Participation is for a minimum period of 6 weeks, application deadline 7 May. All training, tuition and examination fees, lunch and daily transport to and from site included in fee. Accommodation is available in the University College's halls of residence at additional cost. Volunteers are also welcome at a rate of 160GBP per week, including basic training and lunch. CBA East Midlands visit 20.5.10.
For more information contact Craig Spence at Senior Lecturer, (History and Heritage Studies), Director Lincoln Archaeological Field School, Department of Culture and the Environment, Bishop Grosseteste University College, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 3DY, tel 01255 583775, email craig.spence@bishopg.ac.uk, web www.bishopg.ac.uk/field-school.
Training is provided in the form of included in fee. Accommodation is provided in the form of BandB for extra 697GBP. Meals are provided in the form of included in fee. The cost is £980.
Sunnyside Villa, Cathcart, Glasgow
21.6.10–3.7.10
The Archaeological field School will be held at Holmwood House, Cathcart, where we will be excavating the site of Sunnyside Villa, the original house of the estate. Working Monday - Saturday (10am-4pm) each week, the course will provide an introduction to archaeological excavation techniques based on lectures and practical experience of excavation, site recording, find recording, basic survey, photography and post excavation work.
For more information contact Stephen Clancy at Lifelong Learning Academy, University of West Scotland, tel 0141 848 3193, email stephen.clancy@uws.ac.uk, web www.uws.ac.uk/schoolsdepts/lifelonglearning/.
Training is provided in the form of onsite tuition included in fee.. The cost is £300.
Manor Lodge, Sheffield
21.6.10–30.7.10
The Department of Archaeology, University of Sheffield, England will be offering fieldwork training at the Scheduled Ancient Monument at Manor Lodge. The focus will be on the location of the medieval and C16th hunting lodge, at amidst medieval parkland, and was only subsumed within the urban sprawl from the 1930s. One of the most well-known events in the history of Sheffield Manor Lodge was the period in the late sixteenth century when Mary Queen of Scots spent part of her captivity there. She was in the custody of George Talbot, sixth Earl of Shrewsbury and his wife, known popularly as Bess of Hardwick. Our excavations seek to illuminate this period of Sheffield's history, when the Manor Lodge was at the centre of events of national and international significance. Once the property passed into the hands of the Dukes of Norfolk the lodge fell into a ruinous state, and in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries a pottery kiln was constructed at the site, coal mining occurred and workers' cottages were built amidst the ruins. All traces of this industrial activity were stripped away in the early twentieth century, and one of our aims is to throw light on this aspect of the site's history. As well as running excavation training, we are offering four specialist field schools (cost 100-150 GBP per week) designed to introduce students to various aspects of post-excavation analysis: Environmental Archaeology (28 June-2 July); Human Osteology (5-9 July); Historic Buildings (12-16 July); and Material Culture (19-23 July). We can arrange great value accommodation in university halls of residence, and there are both single en-suite rooms (21.28GBP) or double en-suite rooms (25.53GBP). Prices per night.
For more information contact Jerneja Willmott at Department of Archaeology, University of Sheffield, West Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 4ET, tel 0114 2222 900 (reception), email j.willmott@sheffield.ac.uk, web www.sheffield.ac.uk/archaeology/field-schools/manor-lodge-project.html.
Training is provided in the form of included in fees. Accommodation is provided in the form of by application and for extra cost.. The cost is £100 per week.
Archaeology Live! 2010: Hungate, York
28.6.10–17.9.10
Annual community training excavations for the Archaeology Live! Event hosted by the Dig Hungate project of York Archaeological Trust. Excavations on the biggest site in York for 25 years, part of the Hungate (York) Regeneration Ltd development. The 2010 season will concentrate eastern side of the site where archaeological features from the Viking and Medieval periods disturb an area where Roman burials and cremations have been found. Trainees can come for as little as one day or for several weeks. There is a minimum age limit of 16. During Archaeology Live! the archaeology will be excavated and recorded by the trainees; the trainers teach and assist when required. It is a field-based training programme where people learn by doing the excavation, and by discovering and recording the archaeology themselves, rather than by classroom based tuition. See also Forum and Facebook Group. Please get in touch regarding longer courses. Main YAT office on 01904 615505.
For more information contact Toby Kendall at Training Dig, York Archaeological Trust, 47 Aldwark, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7BX, tel 07908 210026 (mob), email trainingdig@yorkat.co.uk, web www.dighungate.com/.
Training is provided in the form of on-site included in fee. Accommodation is provided in the form of self catering single rooms (extra).. The cost is £50/day 190/week.
Colvend, Dumfries and Galloway
30.6.10–25.9.10
Annual excavations of the Stewartry Archaeological Trust. Investigating pre-historic burials and later Iron Age to Medieval settlement evidence on 3 Neolithic Kerb Cairns on the Newbarns Estate. Suitable for beginners and students. A few places for experienced diggers only on 13th/14th century motte hill at nearby Ingleston, Gelston. All new applicants must email or enclose an SAE or IRC if posting.
For more information contact Lizzie Penman at SAT secretary, tel 01556 680478, email lizzie@sat.org.uk, web www.sat.org.uk.
Training is provided in the form of by arrangement. Accommodation is provided in the form of camping/caravan site or B+Bs.. The cost is £contact.
Bridging Perthshire's Past, Perth and Kinross
1.7.10–27.8.10
A three year conservation project focussing on the 18th century military system of communication within Perthshire. This year's fieldwork will run, at various dates, and will concentrate on the survey and conservation of 18th century military bridges, roads and townships and the excavation of road sections. No previous experience is needed. There is no charge for volunteers but accommodation and meals CANNOT be provided.
For more information contact Lindsay Farquharson at Project Officer, Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust, The Lodge, 4 York Place, Perth, Perthshire PH2 8EP, tel 01738 477089, email lfarquharson@pkc.gov.uk, web www.pkht.org.uk.
Training is provided in the form of given on site.. The cost is £free.
Sedgeford, Norfolk
3.7.10–13.8.10
This will be the 15th season of SHARP's excavations at Sedgeford. Our earlier focus has been centred around the Middle Saxon cemetery. However, since 2007 we have been concentrating our efforts on understanding the nearby Middle to Late Saxon settlement in Chalkpit field. It is here where we are starting to develop a picture of the extent and status of the settlement, along with its land usage and associated activity. This season we will be continuing our excavations of the structures and land boundaries that are already giving us tantalising glimpses of the importance of the site. However, in keeping with SHARP's objective of investigating the entire range of human settlement and land use within the parish of Sedgeford, this season will also see us exploring a site from the more recent past. An evaluation excavation was undertaken during the 2009 season at the First World War airfield at Sedgeford. It is our intention to spend more time here during the summer of 2010 to better understand this fascinating site and the impact of its establishment within the community. There are several ways to participate in one of Britain's most exciting and leading research and training opportunities. Experienced excavators can join us as volunteers and we are also happy to take volunteers who do not want to dig, to help with such area as finds processing and environmental archaeology. Both day, weekend and week-long courses will run throughout the season, including the excellent Basic Excavation and Recording Techniques, which enables those with no excavation experience to participate in the dig - see Courses page for complete list and dates. Non-refundable deposits of 35GBP by 1.6.10 with A5 SAE.
For more information contact Brenda Stibbons at 4 Alfred Road, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9AN, tel 01263 510969, email bookings@sharp.org.uk, web www.sharp.org.uk/ThisSeason/ThisSeason.htm.
Training is provided in the form of included in higher fees. Accommodation is provided in the form of leads given. Meals are provided in the form of included in higher fees. The cost is £varied.
Burgess Park, Southwark, London
12.7.10–23.7.10
The Museum of London Public Archaeology Training Excavation will be held over 2 weeks in July. Further details to follow. Alternative contact Jackie Keily. Please note dates are not confirmed and are for database purposes only, therefore subject to change.
For more information contact Kate Sumnall at Museum of London, 150 London Wall, London EC2Y 5HN, tel 020 7814 5733/4, email ksumnall@museumoflondon.org.uk.
Training is provided in the form of given on site..
Copped Hall, nr Epping, Essex
17.7.10–1.8.10
The 9th year excavating a complex sequence of medieval and Tudor grand houses on the edge of Epping Forest. A sereis of 2-day Taster Weekends (17--18 July, 24--25 July and 31 July -- 1st August) to introduce absolute beginners to excavation.
For more information contact Pauline Dalton at Roseleigh, Epping Road, Epping, Essex CM16 5HW, tel 01992 813725, email pmd2@ukonline.co.uk, web www.weag.org.uk/.
Training is provided in the form of included in fee. Accommodation is provided in the form of list of local leads given.. The cost is £50/weekend.
Homefield Project, Somerset
26.7.10–20.8.10
The Bath and Camerton Archaeological Society (BACAS) will run a Training Dig in archaeological fieldwork at Upper Row Farm, Laverton near Frome. The Director is Robin Holley, an experienced field archaeologist. The five-day course is for those interested in taking part in an archaeological excavation and in learning the basic methods and techniques that apply in the field including Health and Safety; basic surveying techniques; geophysical surveying; excavation techniques; written records, drawings and photographs; and finds identification and processing. The courses will run Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm. No previous experience is necessary.
The Homefield Project aims to answer specific questions regarding the Medieval settlement at Homefield at Upper Row Farm. The farm has a rich history and there is evidence of long continuity of occupation at Upper Row Farm, from the Bronze Age, Iron Age and Roman (investigated by the BACAS Blacklands Project), to the Medieval right through to the present day. The current farmhouse itself is of 15th Century origin. Homefield was the subject of limited excavation between 2000 and 2006 revealing a longhouse occupied between the 12th and 14th Centuries. Geophysics has indicated that the excavated remains form part of a small complex of buildings and features. This will now be fully investigated during BACAS' new research project.
The cost of the five day course is £135 of which £25 is payable as a non-returnable deposit at the time of booking. The balance of £110 will be collected during the week on site. The fee includes membership of BACAS. It is possible, numbers permitting, to come on the Dig for a one-day 'taster' course. The charge for this is £30.
For more information contact Anny Northcote at 3 South View, Bath Road, Paulton, Somerset BS39 7NZ, tel 01761 412115, email anny.northcote@btinternet.com, web www.bacas.org.uk/.
Training is provided in the form of included in fee. Accommodation is provided in the form of basic camping on request.. The cost is £135/week or 30 taster day..
Piddington Roman Villa, Northamptonshire
31.7.10–30.8.10
Excavation of this large villa and underlying late Iron Age settlement, 6 miles south-east of Northampton, has been conducted by the Upper Nene Archaeological Society on a part time basis since 1979. Although this is a long-term project, it is also a rescue excavation, as the site is ploughed annually and part of the site is very close to the surface except for an area now taken out of cultivation. It is only through the kind co-operation of the farmer that damage is being minimised in the short term. Excavation is carried out on Sundays throughout the year, a week at Easter, and for several weeks during August and/or September. Please complete and return your application form, along with payment and any other details you feel may be relevant to your application. Early booking advised (by 1 July 10). Please make cheques payable to 'U.N.A.S.'
For more information contact M Wells at 36 Botley Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 1XG, tel 01494 772650, email digadmin@unas.org.uk, web www.unas.org.uk.
Training is provided in the form of on request. Accommodation is provided in the form of leads given/higher fees. Meals are provided in the form of included in higher fees. The cost is £varied.
Green, Isle of Eday, Orkney
31.7.10–4.9.10
A fourth season of excavation at this Neolithic settlement site will be conducted by BEVARS (British Excavation Volunteers and Archaeological Research Society). Work this year will concentrate on the interior of a Neolithic building and its complex hearth structure. Places are currently available for experienced diggers to develop their skills. There is a limited number of training places available for beginners for which there will be an additional charge for tuition. Accommodation on Eday, food and transport to/from site is provided within the fee; reduced rates for subsequent weeks.
For more information contact via online form , web www.bevars.co.uk.
Training is provided in the form of for additional fee. Accommodation is provided in the form of included in fee. Meals are provided in the form of included in fee. The cost is £300/week.
Rampart Scotland, East Lothian
1.8.10–15.8.10
An exciting new project exploring the Celtic fortifications of the Lammermuir Hills, East Lothian, Scotland is being launched for 2010. The project builds on seven years of keyhole research, training and fun in Aberdeenshire. Led by Murray Cook of Oxford Archaeology North and previously AOC Archaeology Group (The Hillforts of Strathdon, The Kintore Landscape Project). Specifically the project proposes to examine the White Castle, Garvald and its environs. The project is open to all and extensive training, lectures and site tours will be provided. The fees cover all food, transport, self-catering accommodation and training. Applications are considered on a first come first serve basis and are limited to 14 places.
For more information contact Murray Cook , email info@rampartscotland.co.uk, web www.rampartscotland.co.uk.
Training is provided in the form of included in fee. Accommodation is provided in the form of self-catering included in fee. Meals are provided in the form of included in fee. The cost is £395 for 2 weeks.
Butleigh, Somerset
2.8.10–13.8.10
Absolute Archaeology will start the second season of excavations at a Romano-British site near Glastonbury. Aimed at those wanting to receive professional tuition from experienced archaeologists, we will be running two, five day courses teaching skills including archaeological plan and section drawing, excavation techniques and basic surveying. Last year, we discovered a large aisled building with flag floor and mosaic still intact. This year we aim to extend our investigation in order to enhance our understanding of what is believed to be a Roman- British villa complex . Places are open to applicants 16 and over. No previous experience is necessary, but applicants must be able to make their own way to site, where parking will be provided.
For more information contact Sam Driscoll at 51 St Mary's Gardens, Hilperton Marsh, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 7PH, tel 07825 550271 (mob), email sam.driscoll@absolutearchaeology.co.uk, web www.absolutearchaeology.co.uk.
Training is provided in the form of on-site by request.. The cost is £150/week or 270 for 2 weeks.
Copped Hall, nr Epping, Essex
9.8.10–20.8.10
Continuing the annual excavation of a complex sequence of medieval and Tudor grand houses. For trained diggers only, to extend their experience. Min stay one week.
For more information contact Pauline Dalton at Roseleigh, Epping Road, Epping, Essex CM16 5HW, tel 01992 813725, email pmd2@ukonline.co.uk, web www.weag.org.uk/.
. Accommodation is provided in the form of local list available.. The cost is £90 per week.
Syndale Park, Kent
14.8.10–12.9.10
Training excavation week for beginners 23.8.10 to 27.8.10. Recent geophysical survey and excavation in the summer of 2009 has identified Roman burials and C1st Roman double ditches alongside the Roman Watling Street. Excavation and recording of these Roman features in a genuine course of discovery. Beginners are welcome to the Training Course with the option to continue for further days (same daily fee applies). Experienced participants may book the days they wish. Topics taught each day are: Monday, History of the Site and Why dig?; Tuesday, Excavation Techniques; Wednesday, Site Survey; Thursday, Archaeological Recording; Friday, Small Finds Recording. No U16s. Other short courses, trips and holidays may also be of interest.
For more information contact the organisers at The Kent Archaeological Field School (KAFS), School Farm Oast, Graveney Road, Faversham, Kent ME13 8UP, tel 01795 532548, email info@kafs.co.uk, web www.kafs.co.uk.
Training is provided in the form of included in fee during set week.. The cost is £20 members or 30 others per day. 100 GBP training.
Blackden, Cheshire
16.8.10–27.8.10
Training excavation at multi-period site. Finds and features at and around Blackden date from Mesolithic to modern. The site has been the subject of archaeological study since the 1970s, and is now home of The Blackden Trust. The excavation seeks to date and characterise a large barn-like outbuilding of uncertain origin that formed part of, or was later added to, a small hall complex. The building appears on maps from 1789, but was gone by 1900. In 2009 preliminary excavations located traces of a structure corresponding to the position of the mapped building. Work will resume in August 2010 with the aim of finding out what kind of building it was; what it was used for; and when it come into existence. The dig will be led by Dr Mark Roberts (Institute of Archaeology UCL) and Professor Richard Morris. The dig has been designed for students and volunteers (aged 16 years or over) who wish to gain experience in archaeological field practice. Minimum age 16. Beginners welcome. Training is provided through onsite tuition. The cost includes tuition (ratio 1:4) and all meals. On-site camping space is available for those over 18. Full details are available as a downloadable PDF online.
For more information contact Mark Roberts at Institute of Archaeology, UCL, email mark.roberts@ucl.ac.uk, web www.theblackdentrust.org.uk/details/details20100816.php.
Training is provided in the form of on-site tuition. Accommodation is provided in the form of camping for over 18s. Meals are provided in the form of included in fee. The cost is £250/week or 360 both weeks.
Creswell Crags, Nottinghamshire
16.8.10–28.8.10
Limited number of places via CBA East Midlands for MEMBERS ONLY. Volunteers (6 per week) must be able to commit for a whole week (six days). Places allocated on first-come-first-served basis, so book early for this rare opportunity. Please send your name, a summary of your relevant experience (if any), the week you are available and contact details. Work led by Dr Paul Pettit, University of Sheffield. Results of the previous seasons of excavation will be in the next volume of Transactions of the Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire, due to be published in late spring 2010.
For more information contact Daryl Garton at 12 Collington Street, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG9 1FJ, email daryl@dgarton.plus.com, web www.britarch.ac.uk/cbaem.
.. The cost is £contact.
Walberton Roman Villa, West Sussex
21.8.10–4.9.10
Season 5 on the C3rd Roman villa. This season will see further investigation of the furnace area of the bath house, the multiple building phases of the villa, and the areas around the villa building including the iron age ditch and various roman rubbish pits. Experienced and novice excavators welcome as training is available during these digs. Booking can be for any number of days, including one. Minimum unaccompanied age is 16, but younger children with an adult welcome.
For more information contact Ian Robertson at Worthing Archaeological Society, email worthing.arch@gmail.com, web www.worthingarch.co.uk.
Training is provided in the form of on-site by request. Accommodation is provided in the form of leads given.. The cost is £15/14 students for annual group membership.
Roman Road, Hampshire
27.8.10–30.8.10
Roman Road excavations will continue the work on the Winchester Roman Road towards London. Experienced and novice excavators welcome as there is a training course available during these digs. Booking can be for any number of days, including one. Minimum unaccompanied age is 16, but younger children with an adult welcome. Publications on this and other Roman Roads will be available. Campsite and accommodation leads given.
A new site is planned on the second Centuriation Road to be surveyed, on a line with air photo streaks and a parish boundary with a substantial terrace. We will return to two previous sites. One near Farnham, where two terraces climb the sides of a narrow valley, and it may be a two-lane highway. Last year one terraces was found to be an elaborately laid roadway, with long pieces of ironstone laid at 70 depress to the roadway with their second longest sides nearly vertical. The site near Four Marks on the northern surveyed Centuriation Road we found a large ditch coinciding with a dark air photo streak, with possible remains of stonework along one side coinciding with a light line. This will be continued on the site of a possible Centuriation crossroads. Training will include exercises in layout of trenches, planning of features, section drawings, levelling and geophysics. Information on some of the advanced techniques being used to detect this Road will be given, with some exercises. SAE appreciated for postal enquiries.
For more information contact Richard Whaley AIfA at Field works and School Director, 2 Rotherwick Court, Alexandra Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6DD, tel 01252 548115, email admin@nehhas.org.uk, web www.nehhas.org.uk/.
Training is provided in the form of on-site included on request. Accommodation is provided in the form of leads given.. The cost is £60 training/10 season.
Roman Road, Hampshire
24.9.10–27.9.10
Roman Road excavations will continue the work on the Winchester Roman Road towards London. Experienced and novice excavators welcome as there is a training course available during these digs. Booking can be for any number of days, including one. Minimum unaccompanied age is 16, but younger children with an adult welcome. Publications on this and other Roman Roads will be available. Campsite and accommodation leads given.
A new site is planned on the second Centuriation Road to be surveyed, on a line with air photo streaks and a parish boundary with a substantial terrace. We will return to two previous sites. One near Farnham, where two terraces climb the sides of a narrow valley, and it may be a two-lane highway. Last year one terraces was found to be an elaborately laid roadway, with long pieces of ironstone laid at 70 depress to the roadway with their second longest sides nearly vertical. The site near Four Marks on the northern surveyed Centuriation Road we found a large ditch coinciding with a dark air photo streak, with possible remains of stonework along one side coinciding with a light line. This will be continued on the site of a possible Centuriation crossroads. Training will include exercises in layout of trenches, planning of features, section drawings, levelling and geophysics. Information on some of the advanced techniques being used to detect this Road will be given, with some exercises. SAE appreciated for postal enquiries.
For more information contact Richard Whaley AIfA at Field works and School Director, 2 Rotherwick Court, Alexandra Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6DD, tel 01252 548115, email admin@nehhas.org.uk, web www.nehhas.org.uk/.
Training is provided in the form of on-site included on request. Accommodation is provided in the form of leads given.. The cost is £60 training/10 season.
Parham House, West Sussex
15.10.10–18.10.10
Excavations in the grounds of Parham House by the Worthing Archaeological Society in conjunction with the Parham Estate will continue for the fourth season. The work is part of the long-term project to try and locate the lost medieval village on the estate, and will concentrate on the site of the Parsonage (pulled down around 1740). Experienced and novice excavators welcome as training is available during these digs. Booking can be for any number of days, including one. Minimum unaccompanied age is 16, but younger children with an adult welcome. Members FREE, or join the Society.
For more information contact Ian Robertson at Project Manager, Worthing Archaeological Society, email worthing.arch@gmail.com, web sites.google.com/site/worthingarch/Home.
Training is provided in the form of on-site by request. Accommodation is provided in the form of leads given.. The cost is £15/4 students for annual membership.
Archaeology Abroad provides information about archaeological excavation and field school opportunities outside the UK suitable for all pockets and levels of experience. The Archaeology Abroad bulletin is published annually in spring on CD-ROM, an interactive format which enables readers to access additional information about projects and other information listed via live email and web links. The annual bulletin is supplemented throughout the year by Email Updates, keeping subscribers fully up to date with all the latest opportunities. An annual subscription can be obtained from the Honorary Secretary, Archaeology Abroad, 31–34 Gordon Square, London WC1H OPY, fax 020 8537 0849, or via the CBA Online Shop at: www.britach.ac.uk/shop, email arch.abroad@ucl.ac.uk, web www.britarch.ac.uk/archabroad.
The Archaeological Institute of America annual bulletin of worldwide archaeological fieldwork opportunities is also searchable online at www.archaeological.org. The current 'AFOB' issue is priced c£14.95 and can be obtained from Oxbow Books Ltd, 10 Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford, OX1 2EW, tel 01865 241249, fax 01865 794449, email oxbow@oxbowbooks.com, web www.oxbowbooks.com (UK &Europe) or David Brown Books for elsewhere in the world.
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Database last updated 15 March 2010 by Seren Langley.
Deadline for inclusion into British Archaeology Issue 112 (June/July 2010) is confirmed as Sunday 14th March 2010. Entries received after this date may not be included. Please email Briefing with details of your event as soon as possible. Electronic submission is always preferred.
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