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Norfolk
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological
Research Project (SHARP), Sedgeford
6 July-1 August 2025
Established in 1996, SHARP is one of the largest independent archaeological projects in Britain, and since 2013 its main focus has been an Anglo-Saxon malting complex (see CA 379). Everyone is welcome to take part, regardless of experience or background, but under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: day courses from £60, excavation volunteering from £180 per week, week courses from £340. Food and accommodation (camping) provided at an additional cost.
Lincolnshire
The Malandry Project (part of the Local Landscape and Hidden History Project)
South Common, Lincoln
11-13, 18-20 July 2025
The Malandry is the site of a medieval leprosarium called the Hospital of the Holy Innocents. It was built towards the end of the 11th century, and was in use for about 500 years. Project volunteers will participate in digging 1m by 1m test-pits in groups of four or five. This is the first time anyone has been allowed to dig on South Common, and the aim is to find evidence for the hospital and chapel, and determine the extent of its cemetery.
Sign up at https://forms.office.com/e/8X3tG8vvP1.
Cost: free; volunteers need to arrange their own accommodation, food, and transport, but tea and coffee will be provided.
Nottinghamshire
Sherwood Forest Archaeological Training Field School
King’s Clipstone
Week A: 21-25 July 2025; Week B: 28 July-1 August 2025;
Week C: 4-8 August 2025; Week D: 11-15 August 2025
This training school in the heart of Sherwood Forest teaches all aspects of archaeological excavation through hands-on experience with professional instruction. Focusing on a medieval hunting lodge and enclosure now known as King John’s Palace, the course is suitable for all levels from beginners to experienced diggers, and all equipment is provided.
http://www.mercian-as.co.uk/sherwoodforestfieldschool.html
Cost: £450 per person, £350 for students. Field Days include a lunchtime sandwich; accommodation is not included.
Essex
Colchester Archaeological Group and Fordham Local History Society
Fordham
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays throughout the year (weather permitting)
Past excavations have found a small, high-status Roman building with a bathhouse and hypocaust. This has now been completed, and the project is working on an area close-by that has been identified through geophysics as an area of interest.
Contact enquiries@cag.net for more details.
Cost: free, but membership to CAG is encouraged (£15 – full; £10 – student). Transport is necessary to reach the site; food and drink is not provided.
Aberdeenshire
Battle Hill 2025
Huntly
14-25 July 2025
Explore a previously unknown Pictish hillfort as part of a fun and relaxed excavation that is open to all.
http://www.rampartscotland.co.uk
Cost: £55 per day
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