LANDSCAPE ARCHAEOLOGY

When most people think of archaeology they have visions of digging large trenches on your hands and knees using a trowel. However, a considerable amount of research can be done using Landscape Archaeology.

 

In this course there will be a mixture of classroom and practical sessions which will introduce numerous methods to investigate the landscape. It will look at the physical landscape of Sedgeford (and North West Norfolk), and how it was formed, as well as the human influences that have resulted in the settlement we see today. The topics such as the theory of landscape archaeology, interpreting maps, photos and historical records and field surveys will provide an understanding of humans influence on the landscape and vice versa.

 

No prior experience is necessary, but please bear in mind that there will be outdoor sessions that will often require walking over uneven ground.

26/07/26 - 31/07/26 inclusive.

6 days

Course rate for 6 days of learning & archaeology with lunch, use of facilities, and Tuesday evening lecture admission included - £340 (or £320 if booked before 1st April on our early bird offer)

 

Onsite camping space and use of shower facilities for a week - £50

 

We ask that all those camping to arrive on the Saturday afternoon before the start of their booked week, and they can leave at any time the following Saturday, or on the Friday afternoon/evening after work if this works better for them.

 

All onsite meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and all evening entertainment for a week - £60

 

The course only rate includes lunch onsite, drinks, and admission to our Tuesday night lecture (if you wish to attend), but does not include accommodation or breakfast/evening meals. If you wish to camp onsite during your stay, and/or eat breakfast and dinner onsite, please select these options when making your booking.

SHARP offers financial support for excavation and our courses through the John Hensby Memorial Bursary. For more information and to apply, please visit The John Hensby Fund.

For more information on the Landscape Archaeology course, including what will be covered, a timetable, and an equipment list, an information pack will be available shortly.

 

You can find all course/volunteer specific documents at the bottom of our Season Bookings page.

At SHARP we have always tried to cater for as many dietary needs as possible. However the limitations of cooking in a container cabin in a field, and the increasing numbers and types of allergies, means that while we do try, we can't always cater for all needs. Particularly for those people with severe and/or life-threatening allergies.

 

We currently cater for Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free and Dairy Free diets for those having lunch with us or camping on site.

 

For allergies other than these please contact SHARP in advance of making your booking to find out whether we can cater for your situation.

We endeavour to make the project as inclusive as possible for people with a variety of medical conditions. We also have a good history of working with people with learning difficulties such as Dyslexia, Asperger's, and Dyspraxia. We ask as part of the booking process that you please make us aware of any medical conditions and how they impact you so that we can better accommodate you.

 

If you have medical needs that require charging of medical devices, please get in touch before making a booking. The camp site is off the grid, with power provided by a solar array. This works well in most situations, however, in poor weather we may not be able to guarantee you power to charge large devices at all times.