If you ask Youngest Granddaughter this question her answer is he digs in muddy holes in the ground!
On Friday we went down to Clare on the Essex/Suffolk border to see the "muddy holes in the ground" which son is in charge off. It's a community thing, lasting for 3 weeks and this is the 3rd and final year of funding.
All that is left of Clare Castle on the top of the Motte
The dig is looking to map the extant of what was the cemetery of Clare Priory.
Lots of bits found, they have volunteers digging and washing everything as it comes out of the ground.
A view over the roof tops of the small old town of Clare from the top of the Motte.
I visited this church (one of the 100) when we went down to see the dig two years ago.
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Sue
We had our honeymoon in Clare, 38 years ago. Our car broke down a couple of days into the week!
ReplyDeleteOh dear that wasn't a good start
DeleteI am always so impressed by the work of archaeologists. The diligent digging, and painstaking sorting of every little piece. I am sure your granddaughter is very proud of her Dad and his "muddy holes" - and how lovely that you were able to visit these excavations.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have the patience to do what they do that's for sure
DeleteWhat an experience your GD had. I must tell my BinL for he grew up in Clare before he got married.
ReplyDeleteWeather is bad here today but at least the weekend was good for several things were going on in the village.
Hazel 🌈🌈
Always interesting to visit a dig - don't get the opportunity very often
DeleteWhat a fantastic project.
ReplyDelete< puts Clare Castle on list of Things to Do next May - or before >
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Just looked it up on Google Maps - it's really not that far at all. Thanks for this, Sue . . .
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Closer to you in Chelmsford than it would be in Southwold!
DeleteI had some friends in Clare for many years. Sadly, we never got round to visiting. They've moved now.
ReplyDeleteNice old town based on the wool trade like so many in the area
DeleteWe visited there when we were staying with K's brother once. Didn't go to the castle though, which is a shame.
ReplyDeleteLots of finds - love that bit of Medieval glassware.
Lots of animal bones and a couple of graves too
DeleteFascinating. When I was young I wanted to be an archaeologist. Didn't happen but still am fascinated by ancient history.
ReplyDeleteMy son loves his job - it's one of those jobs that's not well paid or secure but he's managed to keep in work since leaving Uni.
DeleteInteresting we both posted about excavations today. I haven't been to Clare so another place for me to visit. Thanks for your comment on my post. I had a lovely time in Suffolk and the weather last week was fabulous.
ReplyDeleteClare looks like a nice place.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these pictures. I have always been fascinated by archaeology. Your son has a very interesting job!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sue. Lovely pictures. It's so nice when a child is able to experience "What Daddy does." Would it make me sound to much a nerd to admit I find archaeology fascinating? --Elise
ReplyDeleteThe scientific study of the past is very interesting. Uncovering the past and piecing together the facts is fascinating work. Your son must have some outstanding discoveries to share.
ReplyDeleteFascinating…I wouldn’t have recognised that piece as glass! x
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