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Horndean Excavations

Join the Uncovering the Tweed team for an excavation of the deserted medieval settlement at Horndean. As part of our project investigating the deserted medieval settlements along the Tweed we will be undertaking a two week excavation at Horndean between the 12th to 17th May and 19th to 23rd May. Get Involved with the Excavation We will […]

Paxton Test Pits

FULLY BOOKED Get Involved with Test-pitting As part of our investigation of the prehistory of Paxton we will be undertaking test pitting along the field margins to see if we can identify any new lithics and record their location. The test-pitting will take place on 3 days: Wednesday 23rd, Thursday 24th and Friday 25th of April […]

Exploring Prehistoric Lives: A Lithics Workshop

EVENT FULL Join AOC Archaeology for an engaging, hands-on workshop that explores the fascinating world of prehistoric stone technology, part of our Prehistoric Lives theme within the Uncovering the Tweed project. Whether you’re a seasoned field-walker, a passionate prehistorian, or just starting your journey with lithics, this workshop offers something for everyone. Together with lithics […]

Place-names Workshop with Dr Eila Williamson

Are you fascinated by the history and meaning behind place-names? Join our free Place-names Workshop to discover the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the Tweed area with Dr. Eila Williamson! This first workshop is based around the place-names of the Lower Tweed area, hosted in Paxton House. What You’ll Gain: Discover how local place-names […]

Tourism Business Opportunities Workshop, Berwick

Would you like to attract more active visitors to your business? Do you have an idea for a new product, service or experience for walkers or cyclists? Join our tourism innovation workshop on Monday 4th November in Berwick-upon-Tweed and ensure you’re ready for the upcoming River Tweed Trail launch. ** About the River Tweed Trail** The River […]

LiDAR Workshop, Crookham

Join AOC Archaeology Group for a workshop to introduce you to LiDAR and how we can use this technology to identify and investigate archaeology in the landscape. LiDAR (‘Light Detection and Ranging’) has revolutionised field survey of archaeological sites and monuments. The technique involves using high-resolution laser scanning from aircraft to map terrain, and the […]