Latest Discoveries

New inner/outer wall found

31st Aug 2025

New inner/outer wall found

At the conclusion of the 2023 excavation, particular attention was given to the segment where the wall curved leftward as it extended north toward Welton Road from the interior area of the field. During this phase, archaeologists discovered a new outer wall. This structure appears to be a later addition to the original walls, which is evident from the fact that its foundation sits at a higher elevation than that of the main walls. Read more …

Depiction of new wall

26th Dec 2025

Depiction of new wall

Following on from the archaeological finds over the previous two years learnings, the project commisioned Mark Hoyal to create a picture of what the wall profile may have looked like. Read more …

Antler

14th Mar 2025

Antler

July 2023 in the back garden of an adjoining house a virtually complete red deer antler was discovered asking why would a much sought after comodity nohave been found and re purposed into utensils etc.  Read more …

 

 

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Mash up 2025

A short video with some clips from the community dig on the Burrs 2025

 

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