Archaeological dig - call for volunteers

Interested in the archaeology and history of Eryri? Want to get involved? September 10-20, 2024

This September archaeologists from Eryri National Park Authority (NPA) and the University of Sheffield are investigating a cottage with an interesting history in the hills above Llanbedr, Ardudwy.

We are looking for volunteers to get involved in this exciting project focussed on a possible 300-400 year old building. You don’t need any prior experience; all necessary training will be provided by staff.

The work includes digging and then recording the remains and any artefacts that are discovered.The work is part of Eryri NPA’s ‘Cartrefu’ project, 2024-2025, investigating and celebrating ruinous historic cottages in rural Ardudwy..

Ardudwy is the area of western Eryri, roughly between Maentwrog and Barmouth, including coast and mountains. ‘Cartrefu’ builds on recent work by Eryri NPA and local community members to discover and record the stories of these settlements that are at risk of disappearing.

• Places are available from 10-13 and 16-20 September.
• You can sign-up for one or more days.
• All are welcome, but places are limited – first come, first served! You must book in advance and be 16+ years in age.
• The working day is from 9am – 4pm.The work is outdoors and a moderate level of fitness is required.
• You will need to make your own way to the meeting point (parking area) which is about 2.5km (1.5 miles) from Llanbedr and 3km (2 miles) from Dyffryn Ardudwy. [full details provided when you register.
• Access is by unsurfaced footpath but is less than am kilometre from the road.
• Full meeting details and additional information will be provided after you have registered.

To book your place or to find out more about the activity, please contact Jess John of Tylwyth, who is coordinating volunteer recruitment on behalf of Eryri NPA:
07787522659 / jessicajohn@tylwyth.cymr