What does this consist of :
Taught by Professional field archaeologists and post-excavation specialist, this includes quality training in archaeology with an important emphasis on practical hands-on experience. The post-excavation taster week will use the BRP’s extensive archive, consisting of materials from the prehistoric to the medieval periods, as the basis for an introduction to the different post-excavation techniques and research methodologies employed by the project. This also may include:
a general introduction to finds processing (bulk and small finds)
hands-on training to record, draw and photograph artefacts from the site
live demo and handling session with a medieval textile specialist
introduction to environmental sampling and processing
guided tour of Bamburgh Castle, related Anglo-Saxon burial ground and the new ossuary and Bamburgh Bones exhibition
guided visit to Lindisfarne
costs:
The post-excavation taster week costs £300 pp and covers 5 days of training in a small group of between 6-8 people. This covers the cost of the tuition, tours and the trip to Lindisfarne.
To secure your place at on the post-excavation taster week we ask for a deposit of £150 at the time of booking. Bookings must be paid in full by September 10th 2022.
To book your place or find out more, please visit https://bamburghresearchproject.co.uk/index.php/post-excavation-taster-week/ or follow on 'X' at @brparchaeology
