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Geophys in Cobham

During the recent ‘heatwave’ our team still went ahead with the magnetometry of the sports field. For a video of Andrew in action click on the image below. The main Big Village Dig project covers the weekends of the 15th/16th, 22nd/23rd and 29th/30th July. … Continue reading

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Using pottery in post excavation research

This week the pottery finds from the Randall Manor dig have been laid out in order to compare with the stratigraphy of the site, with the aim of dating the site more securely. Thanks to Nigel for sharing his knowledge … Continue reading

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Shorne Woods open day 17th June 2017

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Historypin and the Randal Manor flask

Work at the Randall Manor dig uncovered a lead flask buried in the floor of the stone cross wing extension of the medieval manor (the cross wing was probably added in the early 14th century, to a 13th century aisled hall). This … Continue reading

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YAC Archaeological Dig 2016

Young Archaeologists’ Club dig: Shorne Woods, 13 March 2016 On Sunday the 13th March 2016 a group of young enthusiastic archaeologists (YACs) conducted a dig on a demolished  WWII RAF Camp within the boundary of Shorne Country Park. One of the … Continue reading

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