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We’ll look forward to providing updates in the future when we know more!
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November 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
We’ll look forward to providing updates in the future when we know more!
#archaeologyuk #ArchaeologicalDiscoveries #archaeologicalexcavation #archaeologynews #tyneside #northumberland
#archaeologyuk #ArchaeologicalDiscoveries #archaeologicalexcavation #archaeologynews #tyneside #northumberland
In the absence of grave goods, the charcoal samples collected for radiocarbon dating and the portable optically stimulated luminescence (pOSL) samples will be crucial in determining their date, though they would typically date to the Beaker period.
November 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
In the absence of grave goods, the charcoal samples collected for radiocarbon dating and the portable optically stimulated luminescence (pOSL) samples will be crucial in determining their date, though they would typically date to the Beaker period.
...the shadow of crouched skeletons surrounded by stones was still visible in several graves and some skull fragments were found still surviving in another.
November 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
...the shadow of crouched skeletons surrounded by stones was still visible in several graves and some skull fragments were found still surviving in another.
It’s interesting to note that this distinctive grave contained the vague remains of a rectangular wooden coffin, suggesting the interment of a possible high-status individual. Although the human remains were poorly preserved due to soil acidity...
November 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
It’s interesting to note that this distinctive grave contained the vague remains of a rectangular wooden coffin, suggesting the interment of a possible high-status individual. Although the human remains were poorly preserved due to soil acidity...
Three of these burial pits were partially enclosed by a semi-circular ditch, while the remaining four were arranged in a line running northwest to southeast. The oval pits were generally oriented north–south, except for one burial aligned east–west.
November 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Three of these burial pits were partially enclosed by a semi-circular ditch, while the remaining four were arranged in a line running northwest to southeast. The oval pits were generally oriented north–south, except for one burial aligned east–west.
Our Tyneside team recently excavated a unique prehistoric cemetery in Northumberland which contained seven shaft grave burial pits, each of which is thought to have been marked by a wooden post. These types of grave are unusual and these are some of the first known in northern England.
November 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Our Tyneside team recently excavated a unique prehistoric cemetery in Northumberland which contained seven shaft grave burial pits, each of which is thought to have been marked by a wooden post. These types of grave are unusual and these are some of the first known in northern England.
By taking environmental samples from specific features, such as a cremation, we’re able to ensure we recover as much archaeological information from a site as possible, whether from plant remains such as cereal grains and charcoal, or amazing finds such as this flint tool.
(Scale = 1cm graduations)
(Scale = 1cm graduations)
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
By taking environmental samples from specific features, such as a cremation, we’re able to ensure we recover as much archaeological information from a site as possible, whether from plant remains such as cereal grains and charcoal, or amazing finds such as this flint tool.
(Scale = 1cm graduations)
(Scale = 1cm graduations)
One such discovery occurred recently during the flotation of a human cremation sample from one of our sites, where our geoarchaeologist discovered a beautiful, retouched flint blade! As you can see from the photo, the blade is in perfect condition and remains sharp to this day.
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
One such discovery occurred recently during the flotation of a human cremation sample from one of our sites, where our geoarchaeologist discovered a beautiful, retouched flint blade! As you can see from the photo, the blade is in perfect condition and remains sharp to this day.
However, we also take soil samples to try and retrieve any small, delicate finds that our on-site archaeologists may have missed due to their size, soil conditions and poor preservation of the artefact.
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
However, we also take soil samples to try and retrieve any small, delicate finds that our on-site archaeologists may have missed due to their size, soil conditions and poor preservation of the artefact.
The most common reason we take samples is to undertake environmental assessment and analysis, which helps us identify the fauna and environment present during the main phase of activity on the site. This can also show whether any forms of agriculture were taking place and on what scale.
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The most common reason we take samples is to undertake environmental assessment and analysis, which helps us identify the fauna and environment present during the main phase of activity on the site. This can also show whether any forms of agriculture were taking place and on what scale.
With archaeology you might think about the artefacts we uncover, rather than the ground around them. Yet did you know that taking soil samples can be just as exciting and important a contribution to the archaeological record of the site — plus they can sometimes throw up surprises!
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
With archaeology you might think about the artefacts we uncover, rather than the ground around them. Yet did you know that taking soil samples can be just as exciting and important a contribution to the archaeological record of the site — plus they can sometimes throw up surprises!
Oh and in case you didn’t know, our Senior Palaeoenvironmental Officer can do the plant remains and wood identifications for you, as part of the funding, to find suitable material for dating. So you don’t need to find an external specialist before applying!
November 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Oh and in case you didn’t know, our Senior Palaeoenvironmental Officer can do the plant remains and wood identifications for you, as part of the funding, to find suitable material for dating. So you don’t need to find an external specialist before applying!
If you have a community archaeology project in the UK, the Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating (CARD) Fund is still accepting applicants for this year's round of funding, but the deadline is 30th November, so get your applications in asap.
To learn about the Fund and to apply: www.cardfund.org
To learn about the Fund and to apply: www.cardfund.org
Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating (CARD) Fund
www.cardfund.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
If you have a community archaeology project in the UK, the Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating (CARD) Fund is still accepting applicants for this year's round of funding, but the deadline is 30th November, so get your applications in asap.
To learn about the Fund and to apply: www.cardfund.org
To learn about the Fund and to apply: www.cardfund.org
To learn more about the Fund, where to complete your application, and most importantly how it could help your project, check out: www.cardfund.org
#cardfund #RadiocarbonDating #archaeologyuk #archaeologicalsite #archaeologicalexcavation #communityarchaeology #heritageuk
#cardfund #RadiocarbonDating #archaeologyuk #archaeologicalsite #archaeologicalexcavation #communityarchaeology #heritageuk
Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating (CARD) Fund
www.cardfund.org
October 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM
To learn more about the Fund, where to complete your application, and most importantly how it could help your project, check out: www.cardfund.org
#cardfund #RadiocarbonDating #archaeologyuk #archaeologicalsite #archaeologicalexcavation #communityarchaeology #heritageuk
#cardfund #RadiocarbonDating #archaeologyuk #archaeologicalsite #archaeologicalexcavation #communityarchaeology #heritageuk
The deadline is 30 Nov, so get your application in asap. And just FYI our Senior Palaeoenvironmental Officer can do the plant remains and wood identifications for you, as part of the funding, to find suitable material for dating. So you don’t need to find an external specialist before applying.
October 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM
The deadline is 30 Nov, so get your application in asap. And just FYI our Senior Palaeoenvironmental Officer can do the plant remains and wood identifications for you, as part of the funding, to find suitable material for dating. So you don’t need to find an external specialist before applying.
Time is running out!
If you have a community archaeology project in the UK, this is a reminder that the Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating (CARD) Fund is still accepting applications for 2025's round of funding - but there are only a few weeks to go.
If you have a community archaeology project in the UK, this is a reminder that the Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating (CARD) Fund is still accepting applications for 2025's round of funding - but there are only a few weeks to go.
October 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Time is running out!
If you have a community archaeology project in the UK, this is a reminder that the Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating (CARD) Fund is still accepting applications for 2025's round of funding - but there are only a few weeks to go.
If you have a community archaeology project in the UK, this is a reminder that the Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating (CARD) Fund is still accepting applications for 2025's round of funding - but there are only a few weeks to go.
In issue 126 of CIfA's 'The Archaeologist' magazine, there's a brilliant article covering our non-invasive survey techniques at Bleakmoor Hill - where we combined geophysical, ALS and multispectral survey and geochemical surveys to better understand the site.
www.archaeologists.net/publications...
www.archaeologists.net/publications...
The Archaeologist Magazine
CIfA produces a regular magazine called The Archaeologist, which looks at current issues that concern professional archaeologists.
www.archaeologists.net
October 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
In issue 126 of CIfA's 'The Archaeologist' magazine, there's a brilliant article covering our non-invasive survey techniques at Bleakmoor Hill - where we combined geophysical, ALS and multispectral survey and geochemical surveys to better understand the site.
www.archaeologists.net/publications...
www.archaeologists.net/publications...
Everything has been blogged about on their website too, and although the digging has finished for now, everyone is excited to get the post-excavation work underway!
Want to know more? Check out their website: jarrowhall.com/jam/
Want to know more? Check out their website: jarrowhall.com/jam/
JAM - Jarrow Hall
Jarrow Archaeological Mission Find all of our JAM updates here, from our weekly JAMCam blogs, mission events and photos relating to the dig. The story so far In May 2025 Groundwork South & North Tynes...
jarrowhall.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Everything has been blogged about on their website too, and although the digging has finished for now, everyone is excited to get the post-excavation work underway!
Want to know more? Check out their website: jarrowhall.com/jam/
Want to know more? Check out their website: jarrowhall.com/jam/
So far, four weeks of excavations in Drewett Park have taken place and it’s been a wonderful endeavour, involving a collaboration of local community groups, residents, students, Route2Work learners and volunteers.
October 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
So far, four weeks of excavations in Drewett Park have taken place and it’s been a wonderful endeavour, involving a collaboration of local community groups, residents, students, Route2Work learners and volunteers.
The JAM Project was a recipient of the National Lottery Heritage Fund earlier this year and it opened the way for new archaeological investigations close to the site of St Paul's Church and Jarrow Monastery in Jarrow for the first time since the 1960s.
October 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The JAM Project was a recipient of the National Lottery Heritage Fund earlier this year and it opened the way for new archaeological investigations close to the site of St Paul's Church and Jarrow Monastery in Jarrow for the first time since the 1960s.
We’ve been helping out with the fantastic Jarrow Archaeological Mission (JAM) Project recently, the Phase 1 excavation of which draws to a close this week.
October 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We’ve been helping out with the fantastic Jarrow Archaeological Mission (JAM) Project recently, the Phase 1 excavation of which draws to a close this week.
For more information on the publication of the previous excavations see here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
An Early Iron Age palisaded enclosure in a multi-phase setting: excavations at Bleakmoor Hill
The dating of palisaded enclosures in Britain remains poorly understood with few sites having been directly dated by scientific means using suitable, reliable samples. Excavations to support a poss...
www.tandfonline.com
September 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
For more information on the publication of the previous excavations see here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
For more information on the Conference see here: aargonline.com/wp/events/aa...
Aerial Archaeology Research Group 2024 Annual Meeting
The AARG Committee is thrilled to announce the 41st AARG meeting will be held on the 12th and 13th of September 2024 in York, United Kingdom followed by a field visit on 14th September 2024. Before th...
aargonline.com
September 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
For more information on the Conference see here: aargonline.com/wp/events/aa...
New high-res Lidar & multispectral surveys together with geochemical & magnetic susceptibility surveys were then undertaken in 2025. Together with evidence from ongoing adjacent excavations, new evidence is shedding light on a fascinating multi-phase site – we hope to report more on this in future!
September 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
New high-res Lidar & multispectral surveys together with geochemical & magnetic susceptibility surveys were then undertaken in 2025. Together with evidence from ongoing adjacent excavations, new evidence is shedding light on a fascinating multi-phase site – we hope to report more on this in future!
We conducted a phased programme of works to understand the form, phasing and date of the archaeological remains of the enclosure together with information on the condition of preservation.
September 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
We conducted a phased programme of works to understand the form, phasing and date of the archaeological remains of the enclosure together with information on the condition of preservation.