04 August 2010

Excavation dates Sunday 18th July to Sunday 8th August

As this is the final year of excavations led by Clyne Heritage Society, effort will be concentrated on the very badly eroding remains of the old late 16th/early 17th century salt works. At the tail end of last year, we were able to determine that much more of this possible salt pan survives than originally thought. Monitoring of the eroding walls has identified a possible collapsed furnace structure on the inside of the building.

ENQUIRIES & APPEAL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Booking forms and all enquiries to jacquieaitken@btinternet.com or call 01408 621338.

Everyone welcome. No experience required. All ages and abilities. Expert supervision & training provided.
 

04 August 2010

Final season at this important Iron Age site. Excavations will run until early September 2010

If you are interested in volunteering for fieldwork with the High Pasture Cave & Environs Project for the 2010 season, assisting the Project team with a wide variety of tasks, then please contact:

Steven Birch
Email: skyesub1@aol.com
Tel: 01471 822124

Martin Wildgoose
Email: jwildgoose@aol.com
Tel: 01471 822562

Unfortunately, they cannot provide financial assistance or subsistance costs for volunteers, but they do provide on-site training in archaeological techniques and the opportunity to work in a dramatic location on the island of Skye.

Further details on their website www.high-pasture-cave.org/

04 August 2010

Back by popular demand: Kirkyard Tours at Cromarty East Church on Wednesdays in August at 19:00

04 August 2010

Brora salt pans excavation: Presentation of post-excavation finds results for 2007, 2008 & 2009

Wednesday 4th August - Brora Community Centre - 5.30pm-8pm

Refreshments

The evening will consist of the following presentations:-

Introduction by Jo Hambly (The SCAPE Trust)
Catherine Smith (Bone)
Robin Murdoch (Glass)
Dr Andy Heald (Metal)
George Haggerty, NMS (Pottery)

View the finds from the last three years and find out more how to identify the different materials and their history.

Did you know that the salters ate puffin!

All enquiries please call Jacquie on 01408 621338