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The Durotriges Big Dig

PLEASE NOTE THE 2020 EXCAVATION SEASON HAS BEEN CANCELLED The Durotriges Project, now in its 12th year, is run as a training school for both students and the general public, by experienced archaeological staff from Bournemouth University, fieldwork taking place on the chalk hills above Bere Regis in Dorset. To date, the Project has investigated […]

Location: Winterborne Kingston, Bere Regis, Dorset | Dates: Weekdays (Mon – Fri), 8th June – 3rd July | Cost: £100 per week (we would recommend a minimum of 2 weeks) with free transport to and from Bournemouth every day
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Copped Hall Trust Archaeological Project – Archaeology Taster Weekends

Are you interested in learning the basic techniques of excavation and finds-handling on an archaeological site? If so, you can join an Archaeology Experience Weekend in July at Copped Hall, near Epping. Designed for absolute beginners, people of all ages (8 years and above) and backgrounds are welcome. Our aim is to involve students as […]

Location: Copped Hall, Crown Hill, Upshire Road, Epping, Essex CM16 5HR | Dates: 18th July – 19th July and 25th – 26th July | Cost: £60 per person per weekend
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