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Archaeology Days

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Archaeology Days at Ironbridge

Since 2001 we have offered a series of archaeology open days at various Museum sites, coinciding with the National Archaeology Week organised by the Council for British Archaeology . In 2001, 2002 and 2003 these took place at Blists Hill Victorian Town , in 2004 and 2005 they took place at the Upper Forge excavation in Coalbrookdale.

Ironbridge Archaeology Days are always free of charge, and offer the following activities

  • hands on excavation of real archaeology
  • finds processing and finds drawing activities
  • historical mapwork and landscape reconstruction
  • standing building recording
  • landscape survey

In addition we have also provided art and interpretation workshops, hands-on exploration of ancient building techniques and a variety of other attractions.

Check back later in the year for more information about our ALL NEW excavation programme for 2006.

Excavations in progress during the 2002 season

Excavations in progress during the 2002 season



Footage of excavation work helps us understand

Filming on-site during excavation

The IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUM TRUST, Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, TF8 7DQ is a limited company registered in England under the Companies Act 1948 Reg No. 918560 and the Charities Act 1960 Ref No. 503717-R.
The Ironbridge Gorge is a World Heritage Site.