We Dig the Castle 2017
17 July - 18 August
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In 2017 we were joined each day on site by 13 trainees, plus an Explainer volunteer from Nottingham City Museums and Galleries. Trained and supported by archaeologists from Trent & Peak Archaeology, they excavated and recorded this part of the Outer Bailey, located between the outer curtain wall and the present-day bandstand. Trainees carried out the entire excavation and also participated in skills workshops and tutorials.
Other events at We Dig the Castle 2017 included a free family day on 23 July (part of the Council for British Archaeology's national Festival of Archaeology) and a visit from the Nottingham Young Archaeologists' Club. We were also excited to be part of the Dig it! with YAC competition 2017 - in which three young archaeologists won a day with us at the dig.
We also offered archaeology tours of the Castle site, while members of the team visited groups and societies to tell them about the dig and its findings.
Many of the entries and photos on this page were created by our Explainer volunteers, who were part of the team on site, sharing their passion for the history of Nottingham Castle with trainees and visitors.
Other events at We Dig the Castle 2017 included a free family day on 23 July (part of the Council for British Archaeology's national Festival of Archaeology) and a visit from the Nottingham Young Archaeologists' Club. We were also excited to be part of the Dig it! with YAC competition 2017 - in which three young archaeologists won a day with us at the dig.
We also offered archaeology tours of the Castle site, while members of the team visited groups and societies to tell them about the dig and its findings.
Many of the entries and photos on this page were created by our Explainer volunteers, who were part of the team on site, sharing their passion for the history of Nottingham Castle with trainees and visitors.
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