Wednesday, 30 September 2015

We have lift off!

Our chair, David Northam, has the new geophiz software up and running and tested out the Rez Meter on his garden! All works well and the data downloaded. No archaeology in David's garden, unfortunately. This is a vital piece of kit for future independent work in this very technical area of archaeology surveying [see above!].

Thursday, 24 September 2015

And the award goes to...

Elizabeth Adam, of Nether Compton, Dorset was presented a certificate and one of the 4th century hoard coins in recognition of her support and contribution to the project. She was the instigator and inspiration for the geophysics and excavation of the archaeology at Kitton Lane and even though coming up for 90 also gave us a hand with digging! Thanks Elizabeth, from all the members and committee.

The 5m square test trench has proved very fruitful. Ditch features and Early Medieval dating evidence has been produced and the evidence sug...