The aim of the 1 week excavation course is to provide an understanding of the main methods and techniques currently used in archaeological excavations in Britain.
Main activities: excavation (trowelling, mattocking and sieving), site recording (written record, planning and levelling) and basic finds and environmental sample processing. In addition to free admission to JORVIK, this course includes lectures and seminars.

*Typical programme:
Monday
Introduction, lecture on the St Mary's abbey precinct dig, site tour and lecture on excavation techniques a.m. Excavation (digging, sieving, site recording) p.m. The excavation team (staff and trainees) also tend to go out for refreshments in the evening.
Tuesday
Excavation or associated work all day except for 1h finds seminar. 7.30p.m. lecture/tour on the archaeology of York.
Wednesday
Excavation or associated work all day except for 1h conservation seminar.
Thursday
Excavation or associated work all day except for 1h pottery seminar.
Friday
Excavation or associated work all day. End of week food and drinks in the evening.

*Please note: the order of these activities may be subject to change due to weather conditions and the rotation of the training.

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