Archaeology: from Dig to Lab and Beyond

Chart the progress of an archaeological excavation from dig to lab and beyond.

We’ll show you around our field school at the Vale of Pewsey, a relatively untouched site compared to its famous neighbour, Stonehenge.

An excavation is more than just digging with a trowel. You’ll investigate how and where to dig, collect, record and store precious finds and take a closer look at what you can learn from a discovery once you’ve found it.

One of the most intriguing finds of all is a burial site and you’ll examine the archaeological methods employed in the study of the dead. How can you recreate the life, health and occupation of an individual just from their skeletal remains?

No prior experience of archaeology is needed. This course is designed for anyone interested in studying an archaeology degree at university. However, anyone with an enthusiastic interest in archaeology is very welcome to join us too.

• The Dig
• Welcome to our virtual field school
• Preparing and planning a dig
• History of the Vale of Pewsey
• Unearthing Marden and Wilsford Henge
• The Field School
• The discoveries
• The Lab
• Welcome to week two
• The life of an apprentice
• Health of the apprentice
• Museums
• Review and reflect