07-01-2020, 07:13 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-53234395
People living near an Iron Age hillfort are being asked to dig up a small section of their garden to contribute to an archaeological project.
A "large-scale community dig" had been due to take place at Trelai Park, near the Caerau hillfort in Cardiff, but it was cancelled due to lockdown.
Instead, people in the area have been asked to dig up a 1 sq m patch of their garden and record what they find.
The results will contribute to research by Cardiff University archaeologists.
Previous studies have focused on the hillfort in Caerau, a deserted medieval village in north Ely and a Roman villa in Trelai Park, but researchers say little is known about other spaces in the area.
I think this is great . I assume nobody will be forced to take part; however, if I lived in the area, then I'd be more than happy to do so. It's not too much trouble, and there would be a chance of finding a piece of history.
Let's hope at least one of these people discovers something awesome!
People living near an Iron Age hillfort are being asked to dig up a small section of their garden to contribute to an archaeological project.
A "large-scale community dig" had been due to take place at Trelai Park, near the Caerau hillfort in Cardiff, but it was cancelled due to lockdown.
Instead, people in the area have been asked to dig up a 1 sq m patch of their garden and record what they find.
The results will contribute to research by Cardiff University archaeologists.
Previous studies have focused on the hillfort in Caerau, a deserted medieval village in north Ely and a Roman villa in Trelai Park, but researchers say little is known about other spaces in the area.
I think this is great . I assume nobody will be forced to take part; however, if I lived in the area, then I'd be more than happy to do so. It's not too much trouble, and there would be a chance of finding a piece of history.
Let's hope at least one of these people discovers something awesome!
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