Become an archaeologist in this live dig and uncover Doncaster's hidden past on the site of the former King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry’s Scarbrough Barracks. The dig will take place between 10th and 22nd August, with geophysics for the dig taking place 28 and 29 July. There will be two family open days on 15th and 22nd August.
The following volunteers are needed:
• Excavation Volunteers: To assist in excavating the former Scarbrough Barracks site, processing and recording finds and gathering information on the discoveries.
• Geophysical Survey volunteers: To partake in the geophysical survey of the former Scarbrough Barracks site, with the opportunity to use the equipment and examine the processed data on site. The geophysical survey will use ground-based physical sensing (magnetometry) to identify potential archaeology beneath the ground.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to attend volunteer workshops.
More info: http://www.doncaster1914-18.org.uk/
