Event - Willoughby Deserted Village Topographic Survey

Nottinghamshire County Councils Community Archaeology will be at Willoughby Deserted Medieval Village to undertake the final section of the topographic survey between Thursday 10th and Saturday 12th May.


The team mapped the northern two fields of the site in 2010, and undertook a geophysical survey a few weeks ago with Peter Masters of Cranfield University.

This final survey will map the southern field where buildings, holloways and an enclosure survive as earthworks as well as medieval ridge and furrow.

Again this session is being run to give people an opportunity to take part in an archaeological method for the Community Archaeology Handbook.

They will be mapping earthwork features for 2D and 3D maps using survey grade GPS, and EDM Total Station (explanation will be given).

The site is on the side of the road half way between Norwell and Carlton on Trent, and we will be starting at 9.30 am, and working until 16.30-17.00.

Unfortunately there are no facilities on site, and the nearest toilets are in Norwell Churchyard. There is a pub in Norwell.

Please bring adequate footwear, refreshments, suntan cream waterproofs etc.

To apply see www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/communityarchaeology

Community archaeology - Geophsics at Willoughby Deserted Village near Norwell

Nottinghamshire Community Archaeology are running a geophysical survey training week at Willoughby Deserted Medieval Village (DMV) by Norwell, from the 27^th of February to the 2^nd March- there is a possibility of Saturday the 3^rd of March, but that will be confirmed one way or the other shortly.

Please get in touch with them if you wish to attend any of the days mentioned. Places are fairly limited due to the amount equipment- so booking is essential.

The training is the first session in fieldwork being offered as part of the Community Archaeology handbook, so people attending would be encouraged to share their experiences with us in some way so that we can begin work on that chapter.

The survey is being undertaken by Peter Masters of Cranfield University. As well as leading the survey he will be contributing the professional’s element of the chapter.

This is a great opportunity to gain an insight into using the equipment, the logistics of fieldwork and the standards and guidance of the profession- as well as being immense fun!!!

The geophysics follows on from the topographic survey undertaken by the Community Archaeologists a few years ago:

http://www3.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/learning/history/archaeology/communityarchaeology/projects/?entryid68=131138

and it will hopefully provide us with some answers – and further questions regarding this fascinating site.

The site is located a few miles north of the village of Norwell on the side of the road to Carlton on Trent.

More information when you book a place.

Many other opportunities to get involved will also be coming soon with survey training, test-pitting, field walking and excavation all planned for the next few months.

Please let them know if you wish to attend the geophysics in February.

www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/communityarchaeology