An archaeological dig is hoping to uncover the hidden secrets which lay beneath a prehistoric fort in north Norfolk – and you can be part of it.
The archaeological excavation of the Warham Camp Iron Age Fort near Wells is taking place from July 10 to 29 this year, and organisers of the project are inviting volunteers to join in the dig.
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Archaeology for Wellbeing is a partnership between the Centre for Archaeology and Heritage at the Sainsbury Institute, University of East Anglia and The Restoration Trust.
The project, which is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Society of Antiquaries London and the Norfolk and Norwich Archaeological Society, is being led by archaeologist Andy Hutcheson – the president of the society - who is calling for volunteers to come along and be part of history.
It aims to help people with their mental health and wellbeing by offering them an opportunity to learn about archaeological techniques alongside the professionals.
Warham Camp, located between the villages of Warham and Wighton, is a large and well-preserved Iron Age fort where previous excavations in 1914 and 1959 produced evidence for timber palisade and Iron Age and Roman pottery.
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Warham Burrows, which is a square Iron Age enclosure on higher ground nearby to the fort, will also be investigated.
People who get involved will be able to dig at the fort site, take samples and explore aerial photographs of the site to hopefully discover artefacts and record archaeological finds.
Fieldwork on the site is running from July 10 to 29, every weekday from 9am to 5pm.
Reflective workshops will be taking place at the end of the fieldwork early next year.
The excavation is free to attend on any of the dig days, with refreshments provided throughout the day.
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