Doing Archaeology

If you are interested in getting involved in practical archaeology there are plenty of opportunities in the Nottingham area. Commercial archaeological organisations often run fieldwork projects for volunteers and provide appropriate training.  In Nottinghamshire we are particularly fortunate to have Mercian Archaeology, a Community Interest Company, set up specifically to serve the public by providing training and opportunities in archaeology.  Their training projects are particularly focused on the archaeology of Sherwood Forest.

You can discover more about Mercian Archaeology here.

Trent & Peak Archaeology, based in Chilwell, also often run community led archaeological projects, read more here.

Further afield, University of  Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS; they found Richard III in a car park in Leicester) also provide opportunities for volunteers.  More details here.