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22 July 2015
Starts: 09:30
Ends: 17:00
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
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22 July 2015
Starts: 10:00
Ends: 16:30
Pot Shed Jigsaw
Susan Kruse of ARCH will lead volunteers in re-fitting some of the dig site post sherds, helping us to understand the shape and size of the vessels.
For further details about activities associated with the Cromarty Medieval Burgh Community Archaeology Project, including directions and how to volunteer, see the dig website http://www.medievalcromarty.org/
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