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LiveARCH 2008: Conference 24-29 September
The next meeting for the liveARCH partners will take place in Latvia focusing on craft skills and ancient technology demonstrations. See www.livearch.eu for further information.
Submerged Prehistoric Woodland August 2008
The Scottish Trust for Underwater Archaeology (STUA) returned to the area of drowned forest in Loch Tay first discovered in 2005 during project work for the National Trust for Scotland's Ben Lawers Historic Landscape Survey. The two week programme aimed to determine the depth to which ancient tree stumps are buried and to take sediment and organic samples to help identify local landslip events which took place between the Mesolithic and Bronze Ages. In the course of the work, the team discovered several pieces of wood gnawed by beaver, possibly representing a lodge or part of a dam. The project is part of 'Underwater Perthshire', an on-going research programme sponsored by Historic Scotland.
International
Fieldschool
Underwater Archaeology - Summer 2009
The
core elements of this course include lectures, practical methods and techniques of recording and excavation, and first aid handling and storage of finds and environmental samples. Sites visited will include several of the crannogs, especially the Early Iron Age site of Oakbank Crannog,
Loch Tay in the Central Highlands of Scotland. This is a unique
opportunity to work on submerged prehistoric sites. If you are interested in taking part in 2009, please send your cv and outline of your diving qualifications and experience to info@crannog.co.uk.
Training
Opportunities in Public Archaeology
and Heritage Interpretation
The
Scottish Crannog Centre provides training opportunities
and project work for tourism students and for those studying
anthropology, archaeology, experimental archaeology, underwater
archaeology, Celtic studies, and related disciplines.
Many degree courses include a fieldwork or work experience
requirement, part of which may be met by a placement at
our Centre.
Placements
last for a minimum of 4 weeks, during which time students
are encouraged to develop a project of their own as well
as working for the Centre. Skills learned include public
speaking, interpreting archaeological evidence and concepts
to the public, ancient crafts and technologies, customer
care, public relations and visitor management. Subsistence is not provided but we can assist with booking accommodation for participants. For further
details or to book your placement, please contact
us at info@crannog.co.uk.
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