Dig

[Eastender]

Hi for years now, I have always wanted to go on a dig.  Has anyone done this? and how do you go about it, who do you contact first? cheers

[portocat]

Hiya

Here is a website with archaeological digs you can go on.  http://www.thistlecamps.org.uk/index.htm

[vehelpfulguy]

Go to your local library and find details of a local archaeological society. They may have local digs, or can put you in contact with other groups who have digs.  

[Eastender]

Thanks for your answers

[Peter Pedant]

I went on a dig once..1980

My God! it cured any desire to continue in archeology,so I suppose some good came of it....

[Pythia]

Digs rely on volunteer labour - you'll be welcome. Or try the sources below. But beware - it's more like navvying than anything else! And it helps if you drink.

Excavations fact sheet
The CBA (Council for British Archaeology) has a free fact sheet covering Everything you always wanted to know about archaeological excavations but were afraid to ask. Copies can be obtained from Jenny Hudson at St Mary's House, 66 Bootham, York YO30 7BZ, tel [phone], or can be downloaded from the CBA web site at www.britarch.ac.uk/CBA/factshts.html

Archaeology Abroad
Archaeology Abroad was established in 1972 to provide information about opportunities for archaeological fieldwork and excavation outside the UK. Around 1000 places are advertised annually for volunteers, professional staff and specialists on wide variety of projects of all periods, in diverse locations worldwide. Bulletins are published twice a year, in April & November. An annual subscription can be obtained from the Honorary Secretary, Archaeology Abroad, 31-34 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PY, fax [phone], or from the CBA Online Shop at www.britarch.ac.uk/shop/, email [email protected], web www.britarch.ac.uk/archabroad