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Uncategorized - Ipplepen Archaeological Project 2012 - Page 8

Site Open Day this Friday!!!

Site Open Day Friday 17th August 2012 11am to 3.30pm. Admission to the site excavation is open to the public only on this day. Please come to the information point on the day at The Hub, Methodist Church, Ipplepen for further instructions.

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Local Villager shares some treasure…

Local Villager Tony Peacock visited the information point today with some materials to be examined by postgraduate students and archaeologists. Of particular interest were the 18th Century Children’s Spectacles. Tony also kindly brought in some warm pasties for brunch. We all would like to thank local villagers Tony and Judy for their […]

Sam Moorhead teaches students about Iron Age/Roman coins…

At the information point at the Hub today, students (and professional archaeologists) get a lesson in how to interpret Iron Age/Roman coinage from Sam Moorhead from the Portable Antiquities Scheme and the British Museum.

A modern puzzle!

Whilst seeking refuge from the heavy rain this morning, Hub Manager Charley took the opportunity to seek the aid of fellow archaeologists in solving the mystery of setting up the information boards!

Local vicar shares knowledge on metal detecting…

Nick “the Vic” gave a talk to the students and volunteers today about the practice of metal detecting.

Photographing features…

After two weeks of excavating and training, the students create excellent photographic records of the site’s features so far.

Preparing a feature for photographing…

Students prepare the features at the site for creating photographic records of the excavations.

Will finally reaches the bottom of his trench…

Masters student Will has been excavating a possible Medieval limestone quarry.

Continuing excavations…

Student Alison worked hard yesterday continuing excavations on an archaeological feature.

Student Matt finds more pottery…

A great sherd of pottery with a pattern was discovered yesterday by student Matt.