Event - Southwell Iron Age Day

Southwell Archaeology will be hosting an Iron Age Day on Saturday 17th November at the Old Courthouse, Southwell, 10am – 3pm.


The morning will be spent discussing the aims and objectives of the new Burgage Earthworks project and will include:

Introduction to the Project: Southwell Archaeology chairman John Lock will discuss the main threads of the project and how this exciting new ‘hands-on’ archaeology project will pan out over the next year or so.

Documents Research: Southwell Archaeology committee member Ellis Morgan, who will be leading the archival research and map work of the project, will discuss his plans for the coming months to research the early history of the Burgage. He will also be recruiting interested people who want to be involved in this research.

Archaeology Training & Fieldwork: Matt Beresford, of MBArchaeology, will be outlining the practical archaeology aspect of the project and providing dates for training days in surveying, excavation and finds analysis. He will also provide an overview of the archaeological aims of the project.

In the afternoon, a workshop will be held looking at the British Iron Age with an aim to provide those attending with a basic introduction to the period and how Southwell fits into the wider landscape.

This is an exciting new project for Southwell Archaeology and a great opportunity for the local community to be involved in finding out more about the early origins of Southwell.

Southwell Archaeology are always looking for new members. If you are interested in joining the group or being part of the project, contact info@southwellarchaeology.org.uk or matt@mbarchaeology.co.uk

From: http://www.mbarchaeology.co.uk/author/admin/

Event - Children invited to dig into the past of town (Southwell)

ENTHUSIASTS will be digging into the past of historic Southwell next month – and everyone can join in.


The project to uncover more information about the town's past will be led by Southwell Community Archaeology Group and the University of Nottingham's Department of Archaeology.

Plans for the day include the excavation of two archaeological 'test pits' where it is hoped finds or features will be brought to light. There will be plenty of opportunity to speak to the archaeologists and excavators about what has been found.

There is no charge and youngsters under parental supervision are welcome to take part in activities.

Southwell Archaeology will present a display including more information about the Burgage Earthworks Project.

The university will display finds from last year's test pit project in the town as well as offering an opportunity to sign up for this year's season in June.

Visitors are invited to bring in any object found in the garden and get it identified. There will be a prize for the most interesting.

The Community Archaeology Day takes place at the Hearty Goodfellow pub, Church Street, on Saturday, May 12.

For more information contact info@southwellarchaeology.org.uk or call 07786 521512.

From: http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Children-invited-dig-past-town/story-15959153-detail/story.html