Dales Heritage Field School 2014
Landscape Archaeology in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales
Ø part of a major regeneration scheme for Threshfield Quarry
Ø survey and excavation of Late Prehistoric, Roman and Early Medieval settlement
remains near Threshfield and Grassington in Upper Wharfedale
Ø Industrial heritage survey and excavation in the quarry
Ø small groups – individual support from qualified, experienced staff
Earthwork survey – differential GPS, total station, alidade, taped offset/triangulation
Excavation – basic techniques, finds recording, planning, finds processing
Iron Age Dig Location: between Threshfield and
Kilnsey,North Yorkshire SD 975653
Restoration and excavation at Threshfield Quarry:
SD 977643
Survey: free
Excavation:£10 per person per day.
Dates
Landscape survey: May 26th – 30th
Excavation: July 12th – July 26th
Industrial heritage survey: Aug. 9th – 15th
Industrial heritage excavation: Aug. 22nd – 24th
Sep. 5th – 7th
A wide range of accommodation from campsites to Kettlewell Youth Hostel and B&Bs is available locally:
www.kettlewellvillage.co.uk
camping: kettlewellcamping.co.uk
contact Lucy on 01756 760398 / 07825737080 email:lucymallinson@tiscali.co.uk
www.woodnook.net/camping
Bell Bank, Skirethorns Lane, Threshfield 01756 752321
Transport can be arranged from Kettlewell. No previous experience is necessary.
Download a Booking form here or contact info@ydlrt.co.uk
