25 July 2015

Prehistoric Pottery workshop

Castletown Heritage Centre, Harbour Road, Castletown 

Potter and experimental archaeologist Graham Taylor of Potted History will deliver a workshop during which participants will make their own replica Bronze Age vessels. This workshop is open to all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. This is sure to be a fun and creative day, and it may get messy – old clothes recommended!

Spaces are limited – please register to attend by emailing charlotte.douglas@aocarchaeology.com. If you register but find that you are unable to make it, please let us know so that she can allocate your place to someone else. Thanks!

Part of the 'A Window on the Hidden Bronze Age Landscape of Caithness' project. Further information from http://www.aocarchaeology.com/bronzeagecaithness/events/

25 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