Battle of Hatfield Investigation Society

Battle of Hatfield Investigation Society

Oh Come All Ye !

Dear All, Whilst we’ve had quite a few project volunteers and the school children are arriving as planned, the number of local adults attendees has been disappointing to date. For example, there has been little support for the POW Camps interactive workshops and the 1st couple of Castle digging days. …

Next Events : POW Camps .. Community Memories … Workshops … 21st & 24th June

Dear Supporters, Our Next Events are 2 “Drop In” days of “POW Camps .. Community Memories … Workshops” … Thursday 21st & Sunday 24th June. Each day will be 9:30am to 4pm but feel free to attend at any time that suits you. This is your chance to take part …

Topography – Fieldwork Saturday – Tomorrow Sat. 16th June – starting at 9:30am (arrive time flexible)

Dear All, Just a reminder that our, FREE “Topography Fieldwork Saturday” is tomorrow in the 2 fields abutting St. Mary’s Church, Cuckney (divided by the River Poulter). Since today is our 5th day of Topography, we already have things to reveal, such as a fine irrigation system developed in 1849/50. …

“Warriors Through The Landscape” Art Competition

Hey! you artists, what about taking part in the “BOHIS” GREAT ART COMPETITION with a fabulous prize for the winner and runner up of each category ? So, if you if you like drawing and painting this is the competition for you. The prizes will be a £50 Amazon voucher for all 6 winners. …

Fieldwork – Topography / Fieldwalking – Monday 11th to Sat. 16th June

Dear All, This Fieldwork is very much ON and I can confirm that the grass on both sides of the River Poulter around St. Mary’s was cut yesterday (which should help our experiences) ! FREE Community Archaeology Topographic Survey Andy Gaunt (MERCIAN Archaeologist) says : The topographic survey will record …

Warriors Through The Landscape – CANCELLATION of WORKSHOP on Saturday 19th May

Dear All, Unfortunately, we have had to postpone the, “Getting The Most Out of Archaeology” (Archaeological Methods / practice) (Topography / LIDAR teaching) session originally scheduled for this coming Saturday (19th May). This is because we wished to enliven the LIDAR teaching by utilising some of the LIDAR data that …

Kick Off Saturday – 12th May at 9:30 AM

Our new Heritage Lottery funded project, “Warriors Through the Landscape”, starts on Saturday 12th May. Please see the timetable for full details.  This event will explain all the exciting activities that will take place between May and September. Coffee and tea will be freely available but please bring a packed …