The NCAG is digging another series of Test Pits on the Grange estate on the 15th/16th February in order to find evidence of Roman occupation. During the building of the estate in the 1950's, Roman finds were discovered in Caslon Way. Several households have been approached and some have agreed to us digging small 1.5m square testpits in their gardens. Watch this site for results following this venture.
Test Pits 29th January 2008
Spring programme...Lectures and Walks 9th March 2008
Treasure Hunt 29th January 2008
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The BBC 3-Counties Radio ran a Treasure hunt this month, which involved a series of clues intended to take people on a tour around the local area. The programme team contacted us after viewing our website and asked our Secretary Ken Bird for a clue which they could use to involve Norton. The outcome of this was that Chris Hobbs our Chairman was able to tell the interviewer about our community Archaeology group which was broadcast live!! For a picture taken in the Three Horseshoes Norton click here.
We have several Lectures and two walks taking place in the next few months. Lectures April 10th Lecture “Farms and Factories in LGC” David Hillelson (Heritage Network Director) What is Archaeology? A series of 3 lectures given by Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews (NHDC Archaeology Officer) April 24th Part 1 ‘The aims and data of Archaeological research' May 22nd Part 2 ‘Collecting information:surveys, geophysics, excavation' June 12th Part 3 ‘Learning from finds:- pottery, bone and metalwork All lectures are open to the public and are in the Plinston Hall Gardens Gallery 8-10pm. Tickets are available on the door £5 (Entry free to NCAG Members) Walks: Saturday 24th May ‘Norton Landscape' Paul Palmer Sunday 22nd June ‘ Buildings of Norton' Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews For further details of these events please contact Ken bird 01462 622156 kenbird@ntlworld.com
NCAG members had a very enjoyable and profitable 2 days investigating the archaeology revealed by the three test-pits in Caslon Way. Volunteers ranged from experienced archaeologists to complete beginners. We had several children involved including Kat Maddison (History teacher, Fearnhill School) and 3 of her students.... Cameron Gormill, Peter Owen, Kyle Pattinson. Keith Fitzpatrick Matthews (NHDC Archaeology Officer and Project Director) has written an article reporting his initial interpretations which should appear in the Comet on 21st February. For pictures of the day ..... .click here For a written account please access the blog from the menu bar on the left.
Test Pits Results...Roman occupation verified!! 17th February 2008
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