DESCRIPTION: Canterbury
Archaeological Trust (CAT) was established in 1976. Between 2000 and 2004
CAT is engaged in a series of major excavations at the 'Whitefriars' in
the heart of the historic city of Canterbury. Archaeologists expect to
find multi-period evidence and in particular more of the Whitefriars friary,
from which the area takes its name. Canterbury is well known for its cathedral
but the city has many other historic buildings still standing for the visitor
to explore.
PERIOD: Late Iron Age, Roman,
Anglo-Saxon, Norman, Medieval and post-Medieval to modern.
COUNTRY: United Kingdom.
LOCATION: Canterbury, Kent,
southeast England.
TRAVEL: Train, bus connections
from the port of Dover, 14 miles (23km) away, and London, 56 miles (90km)
away. Canterbury has 2 rail stations: East and West. The site is 5 minutes
walk away from Canterbury East rail station and directly opposite the bus
station. Canterbury West rail station is 15 minutes walk.
DURATION: .: The project
is running from July 2003 to January 2004.
AGE: Minimum 16.
QUALIFICATIONS: No experience
is necessary. Basic training provided.
WORK: Excavation and site recording
depending upon volunteer ability. Washing finds as appropriate.
LANGUAGE: English.
ACCOMMODATION: Either youth
hostel in town or campsite 3 miles out of town.
COST: No project fee. Room and
board not included.
APPLICATION: Write or e-mail
Whitefriars site directors, Alison Hicks and Mark Houliston, to enquire
for when volunteers will be taken.
NOTES: Bring weather-appropriate
clothing, steel-toed boots, and personal trowel (or buy a trowel at the
project).
