Monday
08
June
Archaeology dig starts at the Newtown Mound
09/02/2022 @ 04:09
Work has begun excavating the Newtown Mound.
Archaeologists and volunteers have begun working at the mound off Park Street as part of a commission by Newtown Town Council.
Work on opening up trenches has begun to delve into the area's history with the team managed by Clwyd- Powys Archaeological Trust. It will continue for the next three weeks.
Lead councillor, Cllr Richard Edwards, joined the team on the first day. He said: “What an exciting day for Newtown. It is great that the dig is finally under way after being held up by Covid. It will be great to hopefully understand more about the history of this area of town that little is known about."
Senior archaeologists Ian Grant and Richard Hankinson were on site leading a team of enthusiastic volunteers, guiding them through the requirements of the excavation and showing them vital techniques to preserve any finding.
Ian said: “We had an overwhelming response to volunteering by the local community, with over 100 applicants. Many have never been involved in an archaeological dig and are interested to be involved in a dig so close to home."
Any findings of the excavation and further information on the project with be on show at Oriel Davies Gallery. Family-friendly craft activities and resources will also be available to take home.
Archaeologists and volunteers have begun working at the mound off Park Street as part of a commission by Newtown Town Council.Work on opening up trenches has begun to delve into the area's history with the team managed by Clwyd- Powys Archaeological Trust. It will continue for the next three weeks.
Lead councillor, Cllr Richard Edwards, joined the team on the first day. He said: “What an exciting day for Newtown. It is great that the dig is finally under way after being held up by Covid. It will be great to hopefully understand more about the history of this area of town that little is known about."
Senior archaeologists Ian Grant and Richard Hankinson were on site leading a team of enthusiastic volunteers, guiding them through the requirements of the excavation and showing them vital techniques to preserve any finding.
Ian said: “We had an overwhelming response to volunteering by the local community, with over 100 applicants. Many have never been involved in an archaeological dig and are interested to be involved in a dig so close to home."
Any findings of the excavation and further information on the project with be on show at Oriel Davies Gallery. Family-friendly craft activities and resources will also be available to take home.
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