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
Dig Dates for 2026 have been confirmed as shown below.
Blanchland Excavations cancelled
The excavations in the Abbey Field at Blanchland that were to take place on Saturday 2nd May to Sunday 17th May 2026 have been cancelled.
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. Set up day which is when we erect the tents, take equipment down to site and mark out the trenches will be on Monday 1st June.
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. Set up day which is when we erect the tents, take equipment down to site and mark out the trenches will be on Sunday 28th June.
Altogether Archaeology Car Treasure Hunt on Saturday 1st August
Altogether Archaeology Car Treasure Hunt Last year the Treasure Hunt planned for October had to be postponed due to Storm Amy.
Quite a few people contacted Brian to say that they would be interested in the Treasure Hunt but could not attend on the suggested date. It has now been arranged for the 1st August. Hopefully this date will suit everyone who wishes to attend.
Please contact Brian directly to book. Details are in the flier which can be downloaded HERE.
AUGUST 17th for 3 weeks. There will be no digging on Monday 24th August and Monday 31st August.
Gueswick Hills Excavation. The dig finishes on Sunday 6th September. Sign up in the usual way via the AA email. Set up day which is when we erect the tents, take equipment down to site and mark out the trenches will be on Sunday 16th August.
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
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