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Berwick Cellar Survey - the key to Berwick's history may be in
your cellar
A heritage project is seeking out cellars,
basements and ground floors of old Berwick buildings, with the aim
of gaining a better understanding of the historic development of
Berwick. The Berwick Buildings Study Group is carrying out a survey
to identify which parts of the town have cellars and how well these
cellars have survived. The group is working with Assistant County
Archaeologist Karen Derham, who has recently completed an English Heritage-funded
project looking at the build-up of buried historic deposits across
the town.
The buildings study group carried out a rapid
street survey in September 2012, looking for visible signs of
cellars from street level. This rapid survey work only gave
part of the picture and this is where the study group is looking
for help from residents! If you have a cellar, basement or a ground
floor with at least one wall lower than ground level you may hold
part of the key to gaining a better understanding of the historic
development of Berwick.
If you would live in Berwick and have a cellar
and would be willing to fill in a questionnaire please download it
here. Click here to
download the questionnaire
If you would like further information about
the cellar survey or the English Heritage project, please contact
Karen Derham on 01670 620305 or by email at archaeology@northumberland.gov.uk or
download a flyer about the project. Click here to
download the flyer
Archaeology in Northumberland 20 (2011)
Price £5.00
Volume 20 charts the strength and breadth of interest and
support for Northumberland's heritage with a wide and varied range
of projects. These include the contribution of Berwick Middle
School to the Townscape Heritage Initiative in Berwick town centre,
through various developments at Flodden in the run up to the 500th
anniversary of the battle in 2013 and the concept of an Eco-Museum,
to the community-led work by Coquetdale Community Archaeology and
the Holystone History and Archaeology Group. Other reports cover
work to record lime kilns along the Northumberland coast, surveying
at Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall, excavations at Marygate in
Berwick, High Rochester Roman fort, Bamburgh Castle and
Duddo stone circle, as well as research into drove roads and water
meadows.
To purchase a copy please download an
order form here, call 01670 622656 or email archaeology@northumberland.gov.uk
for further details.
Go to our publication page for details of
previous issues and other books on the archaeology of
Northumberland.
What do we do?
Our team of archaeologists work to conserve
and enhance the special qualities of Northumberland's historic
environment. We do this by offering specialist advice to planners
and developers, encouraging good management of archaeological and
historic monuments, providing advice for environmental stewardship
schemes, managing and providing information sources, carrying out
research projects, and promoting the historic environment through
publications and other public events.
The team's work covers the whole of
Northumberland and you can contact us by email at archaeology@northumberland.gov.uk
or by telephone on 01670 620305.
The Northumberland National Park has its own
archaeologist who provides advice and management services and runs
community events and projects. To find out more visit the Northumberland
National Park website.
Archaeology Projects
To make archaeology more understandable and
enjoyable we are always on the look out for projects which will
help promote the archaeology of Northumberland. We have an
excellent track record in attracting external funding for
archaeological projects. We have completed projects looking at
waterlogged urban deposits in Berwick-upon-Tweed
(2012-13), Historic Landscape Characterisation and
Rock Art,
How do I find out more about archaeology?
We always try to make sure that the results of
all the work we do are easily available to you. We do this through
our annual magazine Archaeology in Northumberland
and other publications. Archaeology in
Northumberland is a showcase for all the varied and
exciting archaeological work happening in Northumberland today.
Over the last 20 years this publication has increased dramatically
in scope and popularity. We publish Archaeology in
Northumberland every year, for information about
how to obtain a copy please contact us.
Friends of Archaeology in Northumberland
Friends of Archaeology in Northumberland
supports the publication and distribution of our annual magazine
Archaeology in Northumberland.
Go
to the Friends of Archaeology in Northumberland web page for more
information.
Related web pages
The Council for British
Archaeology is an educational charity working throughout
the UK to involve people in archaeology and to promote the
appreciation and care of the historic environment for the benefit
of present and future generations. Use this site as your gateway to
archaeology: find the resources you need to do your research,
participate in events, fieldwork and discussions, or campaign on
the issues that matter to you.
English
Heritage works in partnership with others, using a wide range
of techniques, to improve the understanding of the historic
environment, from prehistory to present-day.
The Institute
for Archaeologists (IfA) advances the practice of
archaeology and allied disciplines by promoting professional
standards and ethics for conserving, managing, understanding and
promoting enjoyment of heritage. This website contains valuable
information for archaeologists, students and purchasers of historic
environment services.
Contact us
Email: archaeology@northumberland.gov.uk
or
Telephone: 01670 620305
