Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October 2023 10am – 3:30pm.
Last December, with the help, and under the guidance of the South Oxfordshire Archaeological Group, a series of test pits were dug at Donkey Lane Community Orchard. This was to look for evidence of the old cottages and find out more about the activities and people who lived and worked on the site.
This year two previous pits will be reopened and extended based on last year’s findings. Test Pit 1 will be slightly to the right as a building was just missed. Test Pit 3 will also be opened and extended (near the lane) where some evidence of a wall was found. Depending on numbers, it’s hoped to open 2 new test pits where there are signs of cottages and outbuildings on the 1881 map.
As last year, we welcome you to come and help find out more about the Orchard site. Volunteers will be guided through each stage so everyone can learn how an excavation is carried out and your test pit is dug to professional standards.
Even if you don’t dig, there are plenty of other essential roles that can be done whilst sitting and/or in short bursts and without getting too dirty! Anyone can join in; children are most welcome (accompanied by a parent or guardian). Contact Linda at greeningchinnor@gmail.com to book your place.
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