Archaeologists at Arden Hall

Bob Dobson · 21-04-2012, 19:00

The County Archaeology Dept are organising a dig at Arden Hall 9th to 29th July. There will be two Open Days -0n 14th & 21st. All are invited to do some digging on ANY day. details from; [email protected]

Retlaw · 21-04-2012, 19:31

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Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

The County Archaeology Dept are organising a dig at Arden Hall 9th to 29th July. There will be two Open Days -0n 14th & 21st. All are invited to do some digging on ANY day. details from; [email protected]

All that trouble just to fine a two bob bit you lost 50 odd years ago.

maxthecollie · 21-04-2012, 19:44

Have they got plenty of bags for the needles?

kestrelx · 22-04-2012, 12:48

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Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

The County Archaeology Dept are organising a dig at Arden Hall 9th to 29th July. There will be two Open Days -0n 14th & 21st. All are invited to do some digging on ANY day. details from; [email protected]

What area precisely? In the house and private grounds part or the public area where the play park is, where there is/was foundations of ruined buildings.

Balbus · 22-04-2012, 13:00

What are they hoping to find? The Hall was only built in the mid 19th century wasn't it?

maxthecollie · 22-04-2012, 14:46

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Originally Posted by kestrelx

What area precisely? In the house and private grounds part or the public area where the play park is, where there is/was foundations of ruined buildings.

There is no play area now .The swings etc were taken away because of misuse i.e.druggies The area is all open to the public

Bob Dobson · 22-04-2012, 17:56

Any questions can be directed to the lady whose adddress I gave. I suspect that the archaeologists want to know if someone is turning up on other than an Open Day.

Atarah · 23-04-2012, 13:24

Hi few more details for anyone interested.

"The excavation around the site of Arden Hall takes place between the 9th and 29th July. The excavation is free. There are two options for involvement; you can either dig as part of a core group with the professionals during the week or drop in at one of the open days on the 14th or 21st July.

As part of the core group you will be able to take part fully in the excavation and learn a range of skills from surveying, recording and excavation techniques working alongside Oxford Archaeology North. If you are already an experienced digger then please come along and share your skills. The excavation is open to all levels of knowledge and skill and we hope it will be a fun experience for all involved. Unfortunately we are unable to guarantee good weather".

Sounds as though it MAY be interesting.

Bob Dobson · 23-04-2012, 13:37

Atarah won't be able to stay away. Neither would I but I will be away.

susie123 · 23-04-2012, 14:03

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Originally Posted by Balbus

What are they hoping to find? The Hall was only built in the mid 19th century wasn't it?

As Balbus asks, are they looking for anything specific or is it more of a training exercise?

I met my other half on an archaeological dig - he says I'm the oldest thing he ever found...

Bob Dobson · 23-04-2012, 15:06

I call my wife 'Treasure' Its because people ask "Where did you dig her up from?" No, seriously, its because of her sunken chest.

I suspect that the answer is 'a bit of both'. It is being undertaken by a 'new' county council department keen to involve the community in priojects.I suspect that Artden hall was built on green belt land, I am not aware if there was already a farmstead there or not.

Karateman · 23-04-2012, 17:26

Aren't those dates the usual Accy Holiday dates... middle two weeks in July when most people are on holiday...me for one unfortunately, would have loved to have had a look and maybe do a dig......

Phil

susie123 · 23-04-2012, 17:32

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Originally Posted by Karateman

Aren't those dates the usual Accy Holiday dates... middle two weeks in July when most people are on holiday...me for one unfortunately, would have loved to have had a look and maybe do a dig......

Phil

Phil it's on for nearly three weeks 9 - 29 and it says All are invited to do some digging on ANY day.You might be able to fit it in.

kestrelx · 23-04-2012, 21:02

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Originally Posted by maxthecollie

There is no play area now .The swings etc were taken away because of misuse i.e.druggies The area is all open to the public

So do druggies still go there? What about the area next to the house that once was private, Is it now public as well?