Uncovering the Tweed
The River Tweed has witnessed centuries of human history. From prehistoric settlements to Roman occupation, battle sites and medieval castles, its banks hold stories waiting to be told.
Uncovering the Tweed is delivering a community-based archaeology programme to investigate important sites of activity along the river and in the surrounding area.
Uncovering the Tweed is led by Tweed Forum and AOC Archaeology Group.
The River Tweed is vital to communities who live along its banks, both past and present. Archaeology is all about people and how we explore and interpret the past through the evidence left behind.
We are delighted to be working with AOC Archaeology Group, who will lead a co-curated archaeology project which will shed new light on the archaeology along the Tweed and its communities.
The project will provide many opportunities for you to get involved: from identifying previously unknown archaeological sites online from the comfort of your own home, to taking part in survey and excavation at sites from Moffat to Berwick.
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Mapping the Tweed
This sub-project uses LiDAR data to explore the archaeology of the River Tweed through a range of opportunities for participation.
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Deserted Medieval Villages
There are around 3000 known deserted medieval villages in Britain; we are investigating a selection of these along the Tweed.
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Prehistoric Lives
The Tweed’s landscapes are rich in evidence of prehistoric communities; we are taking a closer look at a range of sites.
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Industrial Tweed
The Tweed and its landscapes have a rich industrial history, from early modern times to the 20th century. This strand of Uncovering the Tweed aims to highlight key industries and their impact on the region.
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Carved in Stone
From prehistoric rock art to Anglo-Saxon stone sculpture and hogback stones to mile markers, carved stones form tangible elements of the archaeological resource along the Tweed.
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Towers of the Tweed
Exploring medieval tower houses, their context and significance. Coming soon!
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Drumelzier Hoard Survey
Exploring the context of a medieval coin hoard discovered in 2014
To find out more or register to take part, sign up to the project mailing list by emailing getinvolved@aocarchaeology.com or by filling in the contact form below. Upcoming opportunities for participation are also advertised on Destination Tweed’s Events calendar.
Get in Touch
If you would like to get in touch with the team from AOC Archaeology Group about Uncovering the Tweed, please use the form below and someone will get back to you.
Alternatively, to be kept up-to-date via email with project news and opportunities for participation, just leave ‘message’ blank and check the sign-up box.
Events
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FULLY BOOKED Join AOC Archaeology Group’s geophysics team for an intro to geophysical survey at Sprouston investigating prehistoric through to ...
Catchment Area: Lower Tweed,
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As part of the programme of events for Uncovering the Tweed, AOC Archaeology Group will be holding a skills training ...
Catchment Area: Middle Tweed,
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Join AOC Archaeology Group’s geophysical survey team for an intro to geophysical survey near Roxburgh Castle as part of Uncovering ...
Catchment Area: Middle Tweed,
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FULLY BOOKED This event was re-scheduled after the previous date having to be cancelled unavoidably at short notice, with places ...
Catchment Area: Middle Tweed,
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FULLY BOOKED This event was re-scheduled after the previous date having to be cancelled unavoidably at short notice, with places ...
Catchment Area: Middle Tweed,
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Building on the results of work at the same site in October 2024, join AOC Archaeology Group in returning to ...
Catchment Area: Upper Tweed,