SWAAG, based in Swaledale in
the north of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, has been
working on a Romano-British site at Hagg Farm,
Fremington since 2009. We have evidence of possible
enclosures, walls and roundhouses; finds suggest that
the site was abandoned towards the end of the 4th
century AD. Reports of the work to date can be found
under the Fieldwork Reports tab on this web site and so
too is the
Project Plan for this dig. [ Links:
LIDAR image Car
park - walk to dig site
LIDAR 3D model ]
In 2017, there will be an open area dig at the site
focused on understanding its purposes, functions and
evolution/development.
The dig will be held from 5th to 19th July, inclusive,
and will be professionally supervised. If you are
interested in taking part please contact SWAAG at
andrea@swaag.org
Experience is not necessary and there are no charges for
participation; all equipment and training will be
provided.
If you do not wish to dig but would like to visit the
site please join our guided walk. It will leave from the
Reeth bus shelter at 10.00 am on Sat 15th July, a round
trip of some 4miles. Contact
andrea@swaag.org for details.
Booking for the dig and/or the walk is essential.
There will be an opportunity to learn more about the
site, and the dig and to talk to members of SWAAG, on
Saturday 24th June, 2pm to 4pm in Reeth Memorial Hall.
Philip Bastow, the Project Manager, will give a talk on
the Hagg at 2.30pm
SWAAG wishes to thank the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Authority’s Sustainable Development Fund for the award
of a grant to undertake this dig. The Fund is open to
individuals, businesses, community group or voluntary
sector bodies. It provides an accessible source of money
for a range of projects that result in positive benefits
for the National Park’s environment, economy and
communities, while enhancing and conserving local
culture, wildlife and landscape. The fund may be reached
at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/sdf. |
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