A Newbie's Perspective
I first heard about a dig going on from
my son who is at Upper
Wharfedale School
I popped up to see my son on the dig
and asked if I might be able to join in. Much to my delight and surprise Roger
( the lead archaeologist ) said I could. He gave me a trowel and a bucket
and set me off to work. Well I must be honest I was thrilled. I thought Roger a
little mad setting me loose on his well structured dig, but I did as I was told
and was given advice and help right from the off ! It was wonderful. I
learnt so much and there is so much to learn it’s like being back at school but
in a fun way !
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| Roger advises on how to avoid obstacles (such as portaloos!) when geophysing (c) Photo Jane Lunnon |
There is something very satisfying
about digging into the earth and seeing something, no matter how small, which
no one has ever seen before or at least not in some cases for thousands of
years; it may only be hundreds, but it make no difference, it's a thrill and
the more you do it the more you want to uncover.
Being part of a team of people who are
so dedicated to the work they under take is a privilege. I have since done a
few digs and just want to carry on doing more, so I will be working as much as
I can with The Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group in Arncliffe and hope I can be
of some small help.
As I live in Littondale to discover my
local past will be fascinating to re-trace the history of our dale and
rediscover our long forgotten past, is something I truly want to be involved
in.
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| 2 UWHG members teach Vena how to use the geophysics "zimmer frame" (c) photo Jane Lunnon |
I have been welcomed with open arms by
the members which I have met so far and want to become a member of the team
which I will do, in the meantime I look forward to been part of something
special and in a small way reliving history almost as it was made. Thanks for
having me.
Vena Rogers
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