1) All events in the programme are free to members of Altogether Archaeology unless otherwise stated. For insurance reasons you must be a member to excavate, otherwise non-members are welcome to join us at all other events, subject to the availability of places. Please check in advance. We ask non-members to make a voluntary donation using this link: Suggested amount per person = talks £3; walks & workshops £5.
2) Dogs – We regret that dogs are not permitted on any of our walks. Some walks cross private land (with the owner’s permission) and on access land we often need to leave public footpaths in order to visit archaeological sites.
2026
| Altogether Archaeology Car Treasure Hunt. Proposed date was Saturday 18 April but will be re-arranged |
| Altogether Archaeology Car Treasure Hunt Last year the Treasure Hunt planned for October had to be postponed due to Storm Amy. It will now take place in April. Quite a few people contacted Brian to say that they would be interested in the Treasure Hunt but could not attend on the 18th April. He has asked those interested to let him have an idea of whether weekday or weekend suits better, and any dates that would be unsuitable. He will then propose some dates that will hopefully enable all to join in. Please contact Brian directly to book. Details are in the flier which can be downloaded HERE. |
| Saturday 25th April at St Johns Chapel Postcode: DL13 1QF |
| Double Bill of Talks 11:00-12:30 Lynne Roy ‘Microstratigraphic approaches to understanding roundhouse construction and settlement’. Lynne is a Geo archaeologist and project manager for AOC based in Edinburgh. Her talk will summarise work she has done on upland prehistoric roundhouse settlements in the Highlands and will relate what she has learned to the topography and level of survival on Altogether Archaeology’s own sites. She will compare lowland and wetland settlements to highlight potential data gaps in drier upland areas like Gueswicks, due to poorer preservation. Lunch Break 12:30-13:15 13:15- 15:00 ANOther |
Dig Dates for 2026 have been confirmed as shown below.
| Saturday 2nd May to Sunday 17th May 2026 |
| Treasures of Blanchland Project with Altogether Archaeology. Last year some members did some geophysics in the Abbey Field at Blanchland, and I’m pleased to tell you that we will begin doing more investigations and excavations. The first excavations will start in May 2026. Click HERE for more details |
| 18th to 30th May 2026 |
| Richard Carlton of the Archaeological Practice has offered Altogether Archaeology members the opportunity to work on an excavation at Epiacum. If you would like to volunteer, please respond by the 20th March to the email address on the flier. Click HERE for more details |
| JUNE 1st for up to 2 weeks |
| Brignall Old Church Excavation. Sign up in the usual way via the AA email. |
| Plover Hall Excavation Monday 29th June to Saturday 18th July 2026. |
| Beverley Still, Durham University, will supervise and record the main excavation as in previous years. She will bring eight students and a supervisor from Durham University for site experience and training. All AA members are welcome and should sign up in the usual way via the AA email. |
| AUGUST 17th for 3 weeks |
| Gueswick Hills Excavation. The dig finishes on Sunday 6th September. Sign up in the usual way via the AA email. |
| Saturday 19th September Venue: TBC |
| Talk Dr John Castling John will share with us his recent PhD topic researching Roman, Post-Roman and Early Medieval period of Co Durham |
| Saturday 5th December XMAS DO Venue: St Johns Chapel Village Hall Postcode: DL13 1QF |
| XMAS DO 11:00 – 12:15 12:15 – 13:00 Lunchbreak 13:00 – 13:30 Raffle 13:30 – 15:00 QUIZ – organised by Michelle Scott |
This page shows our upcoming events. If you would like to see what we have been doing over the past year click the button below to view our Events Archive
Venue Location Maps
| Doe Park (Gueswick Hills) | Doe Park on Google |
| Bowes and Gilmonby Village Hall | Bowes-View on Google |
| Eastgate Village Hall | Eastgate-View on Google |
| Holwick Excavation | Holwick-View on Google |
| Marwood Social Centre (Village Hall) | Marwood-View on Google |
| Mickleton Village Hall | Mickleton-View on Google |
| Middleton – in – Teesdale Village Hall Gas Lane – (Immediately passed the Primary School) | Middleton-in-T-View on Google |
| St John’s Chapel Town Hall | St John’s Chapel on Google |
| Whitley Chapel Parish Hall | Whitley-View on Google |
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