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 Worcestershire Young Archaeologists’ Club at the Commandery, August 2006:

Once again, the county’s young archaeologists had the opportunity to uncover more about the Commandery’s past, when they were invited to take part in the excavations earlier this month. Around 30 of the Worcestershire Young Archaeologists’ Club members were on site to increase their archaeological expertise, having a go at a number of activities ranging from surveying techniques, to wet and dry sieving. Perhaps most exciting of all, was the opportunity to get muddy and have a dig in the trenches. After much hard work, trowelling through some tough, sticky clay, their trowels hit stone! We were delighted to uncover what appears to be an east-west aligned wall, which may relate to one of the early medieval hospital buildings on the site. And all on the last day of excavation! The wall was cleaned up, photographed and drawn by WYAC members who have over the last few months gained a wealth of experience and knowledge of different archaeological techniques, through the club’s monthly events and meetings.

 About the Club:

The Worcestershire Young Archaeologists Club has been holding monthly events and meetings since its relaunch by a voluntary group of archaeologists and teachers in November 2003, with support from Worcester City Council and Worcestershire County Council. There are now around 70 members, aged 9-16, who all have the opportunity to learn about what it is like to be an archaeologist and to be involved in important work such as field walking and finds processing.

The club makes regular visits to local museums and sites of historical and archaeological interest, and for three days this month, members have had the chance to take part in their first real excavation, as part of the Commandery Project. This has proved to be a real success with all sorts of new skills being learnt and lots of exciting finds coming out of the trenches, ranging from pottery to cow bones.

 More Information:

For further information have a look at the club's website (below) or call the Commandery on 01905 361 821.

 Web Link:

The Club’s website (will open in a pop up window): www.wyac.co.uk

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