Excavation 2011

Excavation 2011 Monday 6^th June - Friday 22^nd July: Excavation 2011: When, 140 years ago, farm-workers recovered a unique series of Roman military altars from a field close to the important Roman fort in Maryport, they may have missed important clues. This year Tony Wilmott, Britain's most recognisable Roman archaeologist, is joining Professor Ian Haynes of the University of Newcastle to investigate how and why the Romans buried these altars. Who knows what they will discover? A public programme of talks and site tours will be open to all visitors to the Museum during the six week excavation period. Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities will be available, and finds will be on display together with up-to-date information on the progress of the work. Programme of events
Access to the excavation site will be from the Museum, accompanied by a volunteer guide. Visits will last approximately one hour and will be available every day from 1pm. Weekends: Tours to the excavation at 1pm and tours of the fort at 3pm School groups can be booked for a half or full day in advance by contacting the Museum. Special group visits can also be pre-booked in advance.
Friday 17^th June, 7pm	Public lecture by Project Director Professor Ian Haynes (Lecturer in Archaeology, University of Newcastle) and Site Director Tony Wilmott (English Heritage) Excavations at Roman Maryport: Why the discoveries at Maryport matter to our view of the Roman empire, Roman religion and the Roman army. This lecture will set the scene for the 2011 excavations. Cost: £3.00 on the door at the Museum.
Saturday 16^th July:	Archaeology activity day. Part of the Council for British Archaeology 'Festival of British Archaeology'. 1 - 5pm, Museum admission required (Adult £3.00, child £1.00, family £8.00).
Saturday 16^th July, 7pm:	Public lecture by Project Director Professor Ian Haynes (Lecturer in Archaeology, University of Newcastle) and Site Director Tony Wilmott (English Heritage) Excavations at Roman Maryport: The story so far. Cost: £3.00 on the door at the Museum.
For any event should you wish to know more please contact our helpful staff via telephone or e-mail as shown below.

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Copyright 2011 - Senhouse Roman Museum - Telephone: (+44) 01900 816 168 - Email: senhousemuseum@aol.com
The Senhouse Roman Museum is operated by the Senhouse Museum Trust (Registered Charity no. 516491)