Go digging!
Following on from our special sections in CA 422, 423, and 424,
this selection of summer digging opportunities includes projects
in Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds, and Nottinghamshire.
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Go digging!
Following on from our special sections in CA 422 and 423, this selection of summer digging opportunities includes projects in Derbyshire, Northumberland, North Yorkshire, and Stirling.
ARCHEOSCAN 2025
Archeoscan provides opportunities for public involvement in archaeology, including giving people the chance to participate in archaeological excavations at exciting sites in the Cotswolds area. They also assist communities in conducting geophysical surveys
Personal Dig Checklist
When you are about to embark on a dig, it’s a good idea to double check you have everything you might need – here is a quick checklist with the essentials.
Digging a future
Archaeology graduate Emma Watts-Plumpkin recalls her fieldwork experiences, from rooky through to old hand.
Q&A with site supervisor Tony Roberts
A sense of humour may come in handy for those days when it is wet and windy on site but these are balanced by the days out in the glorious warm weather of the summer.
Q&A with site supervisor Mick Miles
If there is anything particular you would like to become involved with, then it is best to let the supervisor know at the outset, but don’t appear upset if this is not possible.
Q&A with site supervisor Paul Wilkinson
There isn’t really anything you shouldn’t say within the course of work, as you shouldn’t feel intimidated by any site supervisor.
Student Digs
For students doing an archaeology degree, compulsory field school experience is on the cards. Phoebe Scrivener, archaeology graduate from Sheffield University, tells you what to expect.
Survival Guide to Volunteer Excavation
Are you heading out on a dig this season? If so, congratulations! Volunteers are an essential part of the excavation season. We’ve put together a short guide, including a checklist, to identify key areas for your preparation. Happy (and safe) digging!
Digging Binchester
Former CA Editor Lisa Westcott spent an inspiring week in the trenches, brushing up on her digging skills and meeting volunteers.