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The Official Site of the Lost City of Trellech Project

For all the latest news from the Lost City of Trellech excavation site.

Welcome

Hello there and welcome to the home of the Lost City Of Trellech.

Thank you for all those who came to help dig on the Easter weekend. We will be digging again this weekend (Saturday 14th April - Sunday 15th April 2007). We will be aiming to continue on most weekends, weather permitting. Excavations will start at 10am and work into the early evening.

Volunteers are always welcome. If you wish to volunteer, please contact me using the details on the "Contact Me" page which can be found here.

The site can be found at Ordinance Survey grid reference SO 5020 0500.

Thank you very much to everyone who kindly donated their time to come dig over the last 4 weeks. Much has been uncovered and we will soon be adding pictures and analysis of many of our new finds.

We have uncovered parts of 2 courtyards, a well which is over 5.2 metres deep, a mediaeval fireplace and a large round tower over 5 metres across. This is all contained within a large Manor House that has a double entrance way into it. Most of the structures are made from stone and the entire building covers an area in excess of 225 square metres, with stone and glazed roof tiles. This Manor House would have been one of the principal buildings in the city of Trellech.

News

Archaeological Experience Days

New to the Lost City of Trellech Excavation Project this is your chance to come and be an archaeologist for a day.

Adventure, Explore and Dig on the Archaeological Excavation.

This archaeological adventure will take you on a journey into the past. You will be given equipment and guidance to help you uncover lost artefacts that have not seen the light of day for hundreds of years.

Itinerary:

Arrive & Welcome
Site tour & Diggers Packs
Digging
Lunch
Washing of Finds
Identifying of Artefacts
Digging
Guests depart

Diggers Pack:(For you to keep)

Archaeologist Trowel
Kneeling Mat
Story of Trellech
Piece of Medieval Iron Slag
Personal Certificate
Photo Presentation

All of this is available to anyone of any age – no restrictions. 

No experience necessary as all guidance is provided by on site archaeologists.

When you purchase (for yourself or as a gift) you will immediately receive a gift pack with a gift voucher confirming that you have bought an experience day (date to be mutually agreed) and diggers pack along with an information booklet.

Cost is £45 per person (discounts for additional people)

To purchase an experience day click here or contact Stuart Wilson (Tel No. 01600 715938)

Experience days can take place at anytime of the year but you are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

For more information about the Experience Day click here


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