One and all,
I am directing a conflict archaeology excavation, (Battlefield archaeology is an incorrect term). It is to be conducted most probably in summer next year and is part of a long term project I have been running as part of The Defence of Britain Project and also for the County Council. This part is looking at the early 1940, immediately post Dunkirk defences that we employed when the invasion of Britain looked decidedly likely.
It will be two or three trenches, (that may change dependant upon results) and will last about a week to ten days. It is self funding however a major TV network is already interested so I may be able to get them to pay towards the costs. Also the firm, (HM Forces), is interested in participating so there is a chance that bodies and kit might be available from them.
Down to the reason for the post, if anyone wishes to participate then I will be taking on a number of volunteers. Experience is not needed as they will be taught on site, there are jobs for the less able doing finds management and lots of other jobs to keep the thing running. Anyone who wishes to come along please drop me a message I shall be planning for the next 12 months and research so far is looking very, very promising.
I hope this might be of interest to some of you and will of course post details and results when we do this.
Regards to all,
R
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