WOLVERTON PROJECT 2008

[BAJR Host]

In terms of getting started in archaeology, we often talk about volunteer projects... well here is a great one to get started on.... BAJR like this one :D

for more on volly projects.. check out

www.pasthorizons.com OR
http://pasthorizons.wordpress.com/category/new-opportunities/

plenty to go on!

Now read more about the Wolverton Projecthere:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9GGS_qKqsQ

Full details:

WOLVERTON PROJECT 2008

The site lies on a downland spur at Chilton Farm, Alkham Valley, near Dover, Kent.
The site consists of early Bronze Age barrows dating between 1800-1500 BC. And an Anglo-Saxon cemetery 6th-7th century AD. There are also other yet unknown features still to be investigated both on the ridge and within the wood above the site. For further information visit www. History Hunters International. Org select Forum, page down to History and select Fieldwork. Our site details are first on the list marked Burial Mounds. These pages are the most visited by persons around the world. The current number of views to the site stands at 5,922 (9th March 200:face-thinks:. Our work this year represents the second and concluding season at this particular site. The project will involve excavations, wood surveying, geophysics and field walking. It is recommended you bring a packed lunch and wet weather clothing. All volunteers with or without experience will be most welcomed to join our team.

Hill conditions: when wet, most of the front wheel drive vehicles lose traction on the grass. When you pass through the second gate (at the bottom of the hills slope) if you start spinning, reverse back and turn around. Reversing up always seems to work. For those that wish to leave their vehicles at the farm, we can take you to the site providing you arrive at the farm on time.

In order to assist our weekly planning and where possible, I would appreciate confirmation of attendance within around five days to the dates you can make. If you have a change of personal plans and decided you can make the site (without notice) please just turn up.

Please also make it known if you wish to learn other aspects on site such as drawing and records etc. Due to the sites location, toilet facilities are not provided however; we will install a covered area within the wood just above the site. If possible, please bring your own trowel and spade as we have a limited number of spares. All other tools will be provided.

April 2008
Tues 1st
Weds 2nd
Fri 11th
Sat 12th
Weds 23rd
Thurs 24th
May
Fri 2nd
Sat 3rd
Mon 12th
Tues 13th
June
Weds 11th
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July
Tues 1st
Weds 2nd
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Weds 30th
Thurs 31st
Aug
Sat 9th
Sun 10th
Weds 20th
Thurs 21st

Start and finish times are usually 10am (at the farm) till 4pm unless otherwise stated by email.

Please note: further dates may be added and if so, these will be marked in red. Site updates will be sent to each member by email. If the weather is very poor on the day (rain set-in) we will probably cancel the day although, you are welcome to ring me for confirmation after 9.30am


Looking forward to working with you this year.

Vince

Contact: V.Burrows@gtwiz.co.uk
(01304) 219550

We do not charge any fees although; any donations (cheques payable to the Guston Historical Research Group) towards radio carbon dating and other costs would be appreciated.



"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu

[Dirty Dave Lincoln]

This sounds a fantastic project and i hope the volunteers have a great time (and weather).It would be good if the volunteers are also interested in the other aspects of site such as recording,as i've derived much pleasure from planning over the years-and seeing a good plan come together is reward in itself.The recording on site is often overlooked by newcomers to the job,as to how vital it is to be done right-after all if a picture paints a thousand words then a good plan or map must be worth at least half a chapter!
Good luck to one and all on site-you never know among the volunteers could be a new Howard Carter,or even a Dirty Dave in the making!!

[Unitof1]

whys it being dug, whos funding it

[BAJR Host]

Its called archaeology... not for cash.. but for the real value of archaeology ... enjoyment and knowledge



"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu

[Unitof1]

quote:Its basically permanent staff have different sick pay rights than staff on fixed term and rolling contracts. -lets add volunteers -have you lost the plot? so long as its shinny x 30 its alright with me

[BAJR Host]

what is shinny x 30 ???

"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu

[Dirty Dave Lincoln]

Mr Host, enjoyment and knowledge? i raise my hat to you Sir!that is what archaeology should be about,we as a proffession often overlook the basics of the job-which is exploring the past,bringing it to life again by discovering finds and features and building a picture of past times.For me the pleasure of digging up a find of a type that i personally haven't seen before makes the effort worth while.

[Reggie]

Some of us in the profession are lucky (and privileged) enough to work where we can combine commercial archaeology (on a developer funded site) with public access archaeology (tours, training, volunteers, educational etc). Plenty of enjoyment and knowledge happening on both sides, I'm pleased to say...





:D

[BAJR Host]

You lucky man!!! but then... thats what it's supposed to be ... that should be the rule... not the exception.

(I might be chasing you for an article about that for the Past Horizons Magazine.......

"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu

[Reggie]

For future ref - I'm not a bloke!

:D

[Dirty Dave Lincoln]

I wonder how many students will take the opp to go on this site and learn the tricks of the trade out in the field,hopefully lots.