OSHG and National Archaeology Day

Thursday July 23rd 2015 was National Archaeology Day. In Lincolnshire, a number of local groups, including OSHG, had stalls in The Collection, the impressive museum in Lincoln. For us, the finds on display caused much discussion, especially the Iron Age coin moulds from earlier Old Sleaford excavations. Over 600 people of all ages visited the Collection during the day. Many leaflets were taken and lively discussions ensued. It was good to talk to the other Groups present and take in their thoughts and ideas. From those discussions it was clear there is a great interest in the archaeology of the county and a large group of active participants to tap into.

Aside from the stalls, talks were delivered throughout the day. Ours outlined what is special about the archaeology of Old Sleaford, its continuity of settlement through time, its special finds, including the coin moulds, and the importance of the small undeveloped oasis of archaeology that is the focus of our forthcoming research.

We have the site and the enthusiasm to investigate it and its surroundings, the community at large is out there, with many willing to participate and raring to get started. The paperwork is being put in place that will enable further works to take place. A soon as all that is approved we will be out there investigating this fascinating and historic piece of Old Sleaford.