posted 23 Aug 2011 05:16 by Paul Brayford
Come along and help WOLF (Woodland Outreach Learning Foundation) learn more about the history of Cawthorne Park Woodlands. Bell pits, iron smelting, slag heapsand iron ore are all to be found here Work along side archaeologists from Sheffield University to learn surveying techniques and find out what really happened here hundreds of years ago
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All are welcome. Children must be accompanied
Monday 22nd to Thursday 25th August 2011
Monday 29th - Thursday 1st September 2011
9:30 - 4:30 each day
Location: Cawthorne Park Woodlands, Near Cawthorne, Barnsley
Entrance to the wood is on Upperfield Lane (between High Hoyland and Kexborough
Please ring to book a place come for a half or full day.
Contact Lindsey on 07738 156217 or Lindsey_bielby@talk21.com
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posted 1 Aug 2011 03:44 by Paul Brayford
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‘The Friends of St Andrews, Weaverthorpe, have secured funding from the LEADER Coast, Wolds, Wetlands & Waterways programme for geophysical surveys in the churchyard of St Andrews and on the site of the adjacent medieval manor house of the Fitzherberts at Weaverthorpe with the hope of learning more about these two iconic sites. Included in the programme is an opportunity for local people and others to learn how to undertake resistivity and gradiometer surveys (the ‘Geofizz’ of Time Team) under the expert guidance of the Landscape Research Centre (LRC). In the longer term LRC have agreed to lend The Friends equipment to allow us to undertake our own surveys and The Friends and LRC will be running a further training session on understanding the results later in the year. An initial survey training session was held on July 16 and there will be a second session on Sunday 4th September (10am-4pm). If you are interested in being involved please contact Pete or Jill Wilson at Rarey Farm, Weaverthorpe (01944-738282) or pandjwilson@btopenworld.com. |
posted 15 Jul 2011 02:03 by Paul Brayford
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Pontefract and District Archaeological Society (PontArch) will be excavating on the site of St Richard's Dominican Friary in Pontefract from Tuesday 26 July. The focus of work will be on a medieval and post-medieval cemetery to the north of the friary site.
Consort Healthcare have provided generous financial backing and logistical support (parking, loos, cover, etc) and access to heavy machinery. Archaeological Services West Yorkshire will supply tools etc.
Excavations will begin on Tuesday, 26 July, andcontinue through August into September. Members of Yorkshire archaeological societies, and other experienced and interested individuals, are welcome to join PontArch and take part in the dig. The excavation will be directed by PontArch Field Director, Simon Tomson, whilst member Dr J McNaught will be in charge of the palaeopathological aspects and post excavation analyses. Only fully paid-up members of PontArch can take part - this is a requirement of the insurance. Participants will be asked to show their current membership cards. An application form is available from Bob Evison, PontArch's Treasurer by emailing peggyevisonATyahoo.co.uk. Contact erichoulderATyahoo.com for further information. |
posted 13 Jul 2011 15:45 by Paul Brayford
The Whirlow Hall Farm Heritage Project is a partnership project between Whirlow Hall Farm Trust and ARS Ltd, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. This exciting project, on the western edge of Sheffield, will comprise training, participation and other learning activities including archival research, building recording of the historic farm, geophysical survey, fieldwalking and excavation. We are inviting local schools, community groups, volunteers and visitors to come and take part in the discovery and recording of the history of Whirlow Hall Farm.
The results of the investigations will be used to develop a heritage trail around the farm estate so that visitors to the farm can continue to enjoy the rich heritage of the area. ARS Ltd will also be leading walks and talks about the heritage of Whirlow Hall Farm through the life of the project and these will be advertised here.
If you would like to take part in this project, or receive more information, then please contact Jessika Sheppy by email or by telephone on 01629 814540. |
posted 11 Jun 2011 05:18 by Paul Brayford
A community excavation will take place on the site of the University of York Heslington East campus between June 21 and July 1 2011. Anyone interested in participating should contact Dr Cath Neal (cath.neal@york.ac.uk) |
posted 10 Jun 2011 10:11 by Paul Brayford
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Archaeological excavations at the site of the mass graves will resume this summer and last for approximately 2 weeks.
Volunteers with archaeological experience are welcome to apply to join the excavations. Work will begin August 2011
For further information contact
Project Director: Tim Sutherland tls509@york.ac.uk
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posted 6 Jun 2011 10:19 by Paul Brayford
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A day devoted to all things archaeological. Launching the third year of the Manor Lodge Archaeological summer school, Enrol on the Community Back Garden Archaeology project, Discover hidden treasures down in the cellars and follow the Poachers Trail to learn more about the Great Sheffield Deer Park |
posted 11 May 2011 05:31 by Paul Brayford
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8.8.11–12.8.11
Summer archaeology camp by Elmet Archaeological Services Ltd for 8- to 13-year-olds. Introducing the work of archaeologists and you will even take part in a real dig. Day fee 25GBP, all fees include lunch and drinks. All staff are qualified with full enhanced CRB checks. Days 8.30am to 4.30pm. For more information contact Stella Matthews at Operations Manager, tel 01226 214878, email enquiries@elmetarchaeology.co.uk, webwww.elmetarchaeology.co.uk/. Training details: . Food details:. The cost is £100/week. |
posted 9 May 2011 04:24 by Paul Brayford
Outside Yorkshire but on its boundary, the North Pennines AONB Altogether Archaeology project is scheduled to last initially for 18 months, during which time it will undertake ten small-scale fieldwork projects at various locations throughout the AONB. Sites to be studied include prehistoric rock art, Roman roads, medieval castles, and multi-period archaeological landscapes. Volunteers will learn techniques of archaeological survey and excavation while undertaking exciting, original research at these sites. No experience is needed as full training will be given – all you require to become a volunteer is enthusiasm to find out more about your local heritage!
Further details of project fieldwork modules and other events will be posted on the North Pennines AONB website as they become available. It is hoped that further projects will lead on from the initial Altogether Archaeology initiative, for which funding will end in December 2011.
To find out more about Altogether Archaeology, or to sign up as a volunteer, please contact Paul Frodsham (Historic Environment Officer, North Pennines AONB Partnership) at pfrodsham@northpenninesaonb.org.uk or 01388 528801.
Rediscovering the lost castle of Westgate!
Between 7-15 May 2011, Altogether Archaeology volunteers, under the direction of Archaeological Services Durham University, will be attempting to uncover remnants of Westgate Castle.
A 'new' Roman tower at Appleby?
Between 21 and 29 May Altogether Archaeology volunteers, under the direction of North Pennines Archaeology Ltd and in association with the Appleby Archaeology group, will be undertaking an evaluation of a circular earthwork on Appleby Golf Course that is thought to be a Roman signal tower.
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posted 14 Apr 2011 09:34 by Paul Brayford
Excavate a Victorian Terraced House! Finds washing, talks, hands-on activities. An opportunity for everyone to get involved in this innovative community dig. FREE.
Sat 16–Sun 31 July 10.00–16.00
This year is Heeley City Farms 30th Anniversary and this years excavation will be a celebration Heeley Communities then and now.
The Back garden of a Victorian terraced house may seem like an unusual target for an archaeological dig, but this project which is in its third year, makes archaeology accessible to everyone enabling participants to learn about archaeological excavation techniques, and to experience the excitement of archaeological discovery at first hand.
For this year’s National Festival of British Archaeology, Heeley City Farm have teamed up with the Archaeologists from the University of Sheffield to further investigate Alexandra Road. Once a bustling street in the Sheffield district of Heeley. These gardens are now buried beneath the calm environment Heeley City Farm’s cows field!
This year will be developing the project based on the success of last year’s excavation and extending the excavation into local back gardens and green spaces. We will be investigating the lives and trades long gone of people in Heeley. There will be a number of opportunities for everyone to join in with activities and reviewing our findings so far. We will also be inviting people to come and share their memories of the houses which were demolished in the late 1970’s.
We will be continuing to excavate the site aiming to answer some of the many questions raised by last year’s excavation. Everyone is welcome to participate (under 8’s must be supervised by an adult) no previous experience needed and full training will be given but due to limited spaces please contact Sally Rodgers for a booking form and any other information.
Location: Heeley City Farm, Richards Road, Sheffield S2 4UR.
Org: Heeley City Farm & Sheffield University Name: Sally Rodgers Tel: 0114 2580482 Email: youngroots@heeleyfarm.org.uk Web: www.heeleyfarm.org.uk |
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