(Bamburgh Research Project)     1) What qualities do you look for in a digger? A genuine interest in, and enthusiam to learn about archaeology, is the quality we most value. Anything else can be taught if someone wants to learn. Of course being intelligent and good with your hands is also a bonus.  … [Continue Reading]

(Tetbury – Archeoscan)     1) What qualities do you look for in a digger? I believe the best quality is enthusiasm closely followed by a willingness to learn. An interest in history/archaeology is an advantage as is an inquisitive mind. A sense of humour may come in handy for those days when it is wet… [Continue Reading]

(Green, Isle of Eday, Orkney)   1) What qualities do you look for in a digger? Enthusiasm, willingness to muck in with all activities & a good team player. A passion for archaeology & an interest either in the site itself or the period. As we all live and work together 24/7 it is important to be… [Continue Reading]

(Saveock Water Archaeology)     1) What qualities do you look for in a digger? The most important quality we look for is enthusiasm and a love of all things in the past.   2) What items of equipment would you say are essential for a novice to bring along themselves? At Saveock we provide… [Continue Reading]

(Rampart Scotland, Balbithan Landscape Project) 1) What qualities do you look for in a digger? The most important quality is that they want to be there, they are keen to explore the past, to be the first to see or touch something in hundreds or thousands of years. However, they should be physically fit and… [Continue Reading]

(Kent Archaeological Field School)   1) What qualities do you look for in a digger? Care and diligence for detail.  They should be aware of why they are digging, and what it is they are digging too, and be prepared to record everything as they progress.   2) What items of equipment would you say… [Continue Reading]