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Alan Hills: Shorne Woods clay pit operation

Some notes taken in discussion with Alan Hills about the workings of the clay pits at Shorne Woods. Alan worked in the Clay Pit from 1959 – 1963. Navvy Driver load clay into hopper which had a screw blades rotating, … Continue reading

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SWAG activities suspended for the present

Dear all, It will come as no great surprise to hear that I am going to suspend all on the ground volunteering activities for the immediate future. You are all, whether occasional supporters or hardcore regulars dearly important to me and for … Continue reading

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dennis

Dennis, a long term volunteer at Shorne Woods Country park, has turned 90! Today the team held a party for him and we all had the chance to wish him a happy birthday. Dennis was an integral part of the … Continue reading

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Funding for 2020

“At the moment we are between funded archaeological project work, on the scale of the Cobham project, but we would like to continue our investigations in and around Shorne and Cobham* over the coming year. To do this we will … Continue reading

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Final words for 2019

Dear all, I just wanted to thank everyone for the support, enthusiasm and help with all things community archaeological throughout 2019… A year of varied projects from Ashenbank and its’ Huts to Peggy Taylors Hill and the mysteries of the … Continue reading

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