12 July 2015

Monday 29 June - Saturday 4 July and Saturday 11 July - Monday 27 July 2015

The Cromarty Medieval Burgh Community Archaeology Project is open to all volunteers from age 6 up. No previous experience is necessary, there will be training session before the next dig, and there is plenty of supervision on-site from archeologistis happy to pass on skills! It is important to contact the team to schedule dates to attend, so please contact them using the website form on http://www.medievalcromarty.org/feedback.asp
or call 01381 600726 before your visit.

There are many ways to get involved on the site other than excavation. Volunteers can also help with on-site planning, photography, surveying and artefact cleaning and processing. This summer we will also be holding a programme of hands-on activities for children.

What to expect:
Each day will run from 9:30 until 5:00
Training for new diggers will start each day at 9:45
Childrens activities will start at 10:00 each day; with the afternoon sessions at 2:00pm
Morning break at 11:00, lunch at 1:00 and afternoon break at 3:00
Site tours will be held daily (times TBD)

What to bring:
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Sun cream and hat
Lunch and drinks
Sturdy shoes (not sandals)
If you have them: trowel, kneeling pad, gloves

Further details from the Cromarty Medieval Burgh website www.medievalcromarty.org

12 July 2015

 Medieval Day at Cromarty Dig

Family activities on site all day.

Further details about activities associated with the Cromarty Medieval Burgh Community Archaeology Project can be found on http://www.medievalcromarty.org/

12 July 2015

 Recording weekend under guidance of coastal and nautical archaeologists. Gain archaeological experience, a qualification and learn about the century-old wrecks of Zulu fishing boats at Findhorn Bay.

Free, but booking essential. Contact Tim Negus (tim248@btinternet.com) or Ellie Graham Allsop (01334 463017 or elg5@st-andrews.ac.uk) for more information and to book a place.