[Anthsoc] Fwd: FW: Archaeology Live! 2014 Update

Tue Dec 17 10:31:23 EST 2013

UK field school. See the e-mail below.

Dear All,

We are now coming towards the end of 2013 so a big thank you to everybody
who was able to participate in the training we conducted during this past
year. Lots of great discoveries were made and finally getting a true
picture of what and where the Church of St John in the Marsh survived was a
fantastic result.

So, it is only appropriate that we send out an update for what will be
happening in 2014.

*This is a preview as to what will be coming up, we have yet to get
confirmation regarding advertising and such like, so obviously some details
may change when the web pages go live.*

*Site *

After exhausting all the currently available options for work on the
Hungate site we will be moving. This is quite a big move as it is across
onto the other side of the River Ouse, this part of the city where we have
not previously had an Archaeology Live! site.

Where we will be digging is beneath a former Boxing Club, Mortuary Chapel,
Graveyard, Rectory, Church Lane etc. linked with All Saints Church, North
Street, York (http://allsaints-northstreet.org.uk/index.html). The site is
immediately adjacent to the northwest side of the church and has already
shown to have a complex sequence of deposits which date from the Roman
period onward. It has the potential for a range of features and finds that
reflects this long history and nearby excavations have proven to be
extremely rewarding. We will be working in partnership with the team at the
church on the project so will have access to some of their facilities, as
well as their input and knowledge when we are working on the project.

[image: Inline images 1]

(we will be down the lane on the right of the church)

The initial plan we have it to run for two years and see where we are at
that point before deciding to do any more.

So amazing potential, and plenty of time & support for us to really have a
good look at the archaeology. It will also be good for the church as it
will allow them the opportunity to expand their already extensive knowledge
of the grounds, tie in with publicity for the visitors they have and also
free up the area for any future uses.

*Format & Dates*

We are looking at running the same Archaeology Live! structure for training
which we have been doing in recent years at Hungate i.e. small groups
taught by professional archaeologists, learning by actually doing the
archaeology themselves.

It is our intention to run the summer session for 12 weeks (Monday to
Friday working week) from late June to mid September. In addition to this
we hope to be able to offer a two week session in spring (dates tbc) and
the same in Autumn (dates tbc). We will also look at having training
weekends throughout the year (dates tbc). There will be courses that run
for a single day up to several weeks, depending on what the trainee wants
to complete. Basically if there is enough interest we will run as many
courses as possible.

Previously we have been able to provided 1 on 1 or similar small groups as
'mentoring' style training. We would like to do this again, but there is
obviously a cost implication as we have to be able to cover staff time. So
this is another possible training route.

*Costs*

These will be similar to those of 2013 at Hungate
http://www.dighungate.com/content.asp?ID=43. Any slight increase will be
confirmed when a final budget has been drawn up, but it will not be of a
significant amount.

*Accommodation*

Our usual provider of accommodation came back with a proposal which was
basically a 30% price rise on last year. This was on top of a price rise of
nearly 50% two years ago and would basically mean that we would be paying
double what we were paying just a few years before. In real terms trainees
would have had to pay £150 per week as a basic rate without any allowance
for food/travel etc. Basically that is not really viable for us to pay in
advance and also not what we would expect trainees to pay for - you could
get 4 nights in a reasonable place that is central for £150.

So we will be providing an extensive list of options for people to choose
from in the way of accommodation. This will have to be booked independently
of the training, but will most probably be a lot cheaper than what we would
have to charge.

For example you can book single rooms directly with the university at £20
per night (one of the cheapest for single rooms)

http://www.yorkconferences.com/Group_Accommodation/Self_Catering/Self_Catering_Accommodation_in_York_North_Yorkshire_.aspx

At the Fort you can get a space in a normal hostel for £22 per night (right
in the middle of the City)

http://www.thefortyork.co.uk/

*What to do now - Making a reservation*

We are happy to start taking reservations for the summer season from people
on the contacts list now (so if you have this email you are on the list) -
so any of the 12 weeks after the 23rd June 2014. Let us know how many
days/weeks (A normal course is Mon-Fri and taster courses are one or two
days Tue-Fri) and I will hold a space for you on the spreadsheet. This
means that you can put a note in your diary as well a look at any
accommodation options if you require them - A lot of places will do a good
discount if you book well in advance.

If you are interested in a session in spring or autumn, or weekend courses,
just let us know (even suggest good dates) and we will start creating
lists.

Any other queries just let us know.

Have a good time over the holidays and here is to 2014!

Cheers,

Toby & the team at Archaeology Live!

(Please let us know if you want to be removed from the contacts list)

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