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Summer 2010 Field Schools
“Undertake professional development to increase your skills base, employability and experience” The Durotriges ProjectThe Durotriges Project is an archaeological investigation studying the transition from the late Iron Age to the early Roman period in southern England. The fieldwork, takes place within Dorset, a county of outstanding natural beauty and one of the best preserved archaeological landscapes in Britain. The project is run as a Bournemouth University summer field school in which you can participate. Archaeological BackgroundThe invasion of southern Britain by Rome is usually treated as if it was a single, dramatic event, with the Roman legions fighting a lengthy and bitter war of conquest. But was it really like this? The Durotriges Project is reconsidering the Iron Age to Roman transition through a detailed programme of field survey, geophysical investigation and targeted excavation. In the summer of 2009, excavation commenced upon an enclosed late Iron Age 'banjo' settlement containing round houses, work surfaces, storage pits and the footings of a Roman masonry building. More extensive excavation is planned for the summer of 2010. Who can join the Field School?Bournemouth University’s programme unites the professional with the amateur and research with training and education. These elements are brought together by a team of archaeologists who have a wealth of experience, supported by the extensive resources of the School of Conservation Sciences. The field school is offered to students and volunteers aged 16 years or over who wish to gain experience in archaeological field practice. Upon request we can provide a full credit rated programme. Students are welcome to attend the field school to satisfy individual course placement requirements of their respective degree programmes. We will provide a Certificate of Attendance that outlines what activities have been completed. When does the Field School take place?Work on site takes place daily between 9am - 5pm, six days each week (excludes Saturday) over a 4-week period from the 7th of June to the 3rd of July 2010. What do we do?During the Field School you can expect to undertake some or all of the following activities:
How much does it cost?We will have a number of places available for participants from outside the University, this opportunity requires minimum participation of 2 weeks. This costs £240 per week (includes daily transport, if required, to the site from Bournemouth University and light refreshments) if you book your place by Friday 31st March 2010. After this date the fee will be £290 per week. We also have a small number of places available to Dorset residents at a subsidised rate of £60p/wk. Normally the subsidised rate would apply to those on restricted incomes such as individuals who receive a state pension, are unemployed or are under 18. If you are considering applying for one of these places please write in the first instance to The Project Directors, Durotriges Project Field School, School of Conservation Sciences, Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BB. In your letter you must include information outlining what you feel you may gain from joining the field school. Your place will be confirmed 3 weeks before the advertised dig start date. RegistrationEvent dates are the 7th of June to the 3rd of July 2010 How do I register? Apply online. If you require any further information about this course or if you have any specific CPD requirements within the School of Conservation Sciences that we can help you with, please contact: Further information and enquiries    Contact us via email for further information. 
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