Community Archaeology - Graveyard Survey (Coddington)

Monday 4th March - Friday 15th March (excluding weekends)

10am to 3pm

Meet in the churchyard.

 

The memorials in Coddington graveyard, near Newark, are being mapped and recorded as part of a Local Improvement Scheme project.  The survey involves transcribing the inscriptions on the headstones, photographing them, and recording their condition.  It's a very rewarding thing to do, as each record sheet forms part of a permanent record, accessible by future generations.  If you want to see some pictures of graveyard survey underway just follow the link below...

http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/learning/history/archaeology/communityarchaeology/communityarcheologyphotos/?album=4332

 

Notts CC Community Archaeology are looking for people who are interested in coming and helping record gravestones at Coddington on the above dates.  No experience is necessary.  There are toilet facilities nearby, but please bring your lunch and adequate fluids.  Dress appropriately for being outdoors; keeping in mind that it is fairly stationary work and you are likely to get a bit chilly around the edges!  You might also like to bring a fold-up stool or chair, or a blanket/kneeling mat for the sake of comfort.

If you would like to come along please let them know what day or days you would like to come.   I need to know who is likely to be coming in case we need to cancel or change arrangements for any reason.

 www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/communityarchaeology 
www.facebook.com/communityarchaeology

Tel:   0115 9696 525

Community Archaeology - Graveyard Surveys - Cromwell

Nottinghamshire County Councils Community Archaeology team have organised another graveyard survey at Cromwell. They will be out at the graveyard between 10 am and 2.30 pm, on the 19th and 20th November. 


For those of you who haven't done graveyard survey before, it involves recording the text on gravestones, as well as their condition. It's very satisfying, and is really great information to help people who are researching their family history.

Toilets are available in the neighbouring village, inside Norwell church. There's also a coffee shop in Cromwell itself at the services by the A1. Some people like to bring a camping stool or blanket to sit on while recording the stones.

For further information please call the team on Tel: 0115 9696 525/Mob: 07917 212 554  or visit the website at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/communityarchaeology

Community Archaeology - Norwell Graveyard Survey (Notts)

On Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd May Nottinghamshire County Councils Community Archaeology team will be returning to Norwell churchyard to continue with the survey of the gravestones there. The survey involves recording the inscriptions on the gravestones as well as their condition and decoration. No experience is necessary as they will take you through the process.


They will be there between 10am and 3pm both days. There is a toilet at the church but you are advised to bring you own lunch and wear suitable clothing appropriate to the weather. You might also like to bring a folding stool, kneeling mat, or picnic blanket if you have one, as you will probably end up sitting on the grass in order to read the inscriptions. The road by the church is also quite narrow, so please ensure that you park sensibly and respectfully, allowing ample space for farm machinery to pass. This may mean you have to park a little further up the road into the village.

If you'd like to come along please contact Emily at community.archaeology@nottscc.gov.uk to let her have an idea of numbers.

In addition, they can offer limited lifts from Trent Bridge House, West Bridgford, leaving at 9am. If this is of interest to you please get in touch. Spaces are on a first-come-first served basis.