27 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

27 July 2015

 Digging the Clearances

18th century houses that were abandoned when Glenleraig was cleared in 1812. During this three day dig we want to compare these houses with a house that was fully excavated three years ago.

Glenleraig is beside the B869. East from Drumbeg, go through Nedd and downhill to cross the head of Loch Nedd, then up the hill and look out for parking spots by the fir trees on the right and further along the road on the left.

CONTACT Gordon Sleight, Historic Assynt, gsassynt@gmail.com if you would like to take part.

ALSO see the Historic Assynt website for more background information: http://www.historicassynt.co.uk/