Masterclass

Stewart Ainsworth and Al Oswald

Landscape Archaeology Masterclass with Stewart Ainsworth at Epiacum – June 2019

Activities / By

SORRY THIS MASTERCLASS IS FULL –

but if you want to go on the waiting list for the next one…

 

 

Fancy a whole weekend learning Landscape Archaeology with a professional archaeologists Professor Stewart Ainsworth from the Time Team TV programme and Al Oswald from York University’s Archaeology Department?

Well you can.

Stewart Ainsworth and Al Oswald

We are running a small group masterclass at Epiacum over the weekend of 14th – 16th June 2019

You will quickly learn to distinguish archaeological features in the landscape that others miss, and how the landscape can quickly start to tell you a story about what has happened in that landscape.

 

 

“What an amazing experience. Stewart and Al were a mine of information and we quickly started to decode things I couldn’t even see before. Before the course, these were just fields. Now they are full of structures, artefacts and history. To think we found a village from over 2000 years ago!”

 

The masterclass is aimed at beginners and no previous experience is required. In fact the only things you will need is a stout pair of walking boots, waterproofs (this is the Northern Pennines in England), some enthusiasm and one or two small items (don’t worry we will give you full instructions).

 

 

“What a fantastic weekend. Brilliant organisation by Stewart, Al and the Epiacum team. The structure of the tasks really helped to bring life to the continuity of occupation. I really enjoyed the great team spirit and camaraderie. see you next time!”  (September 2018)

 

BUT

There are only 7  5  3 2 Last places left

There is only one place left available on this unique workshop

FULL

Price includes all tuition, lunches, and dinner / lecture with Stewart and Al on the first night.

We will help you get accommodation locally.

Got a question? No problem contact us here 

 

Landscape Archaeology Masterclass with Stewart Ainsworth at Epiacum – June 2019 Read More »

Stewart Ainsworth enthusiastic landscape archaeologist

Bring The Past Alive: A Weekend Master Class With Time Team’s Stewart Ainsworth

Activities, Epiacum / By

Imagine spending an entire weekend with Time Team’s 

Stewart Ainsworth

Learning How to Decode the Landscape

  

What do you see?

Look at the photograph above. Our previous students will be tell you that with ease they can see a Roman neighbourhood or settlement known as a Vicus, Roman, iron age and medieval roads and mines and buildings – all in the above photograph.

Stewart Ainsworth enthusiastic landscape archaeologist

Stewart Ainsworth (ex Time Team) enthusing about the Epiacum historic Landscape

By the end of the weekend you, too, will be able to spot and interpret historical and archaeological features that you previously had no idea were there.

Evidence of a Roman Bath House

Evidence of a Roman Bath House – we even know when it was built – without excavating! The clues are in the landscape

Imagine going out and being able to spot hidden archaeological and historical features in the landscape with ease.

Fields, hills and the countryside will take on a completely different meaning for you, as you see historical and archaeological features and aspects others can’t see as you learn to interpret the landscape like an archaeologist

eastern ramparts

You will spend the entire weekend learning the tools, techniques and tricks of expert landscape archaeologists direct from Stewart and another professional archaeologist. 

Aerial view of Whitley Castle fort

Not only that, but you will do so in the stunning unspoilt vista of the North Pennines, in an area with more than 8,500 years of history and archaeology to practise on. You will learn to piece together the stories of everything from Bronze Age miners and travellers, Iron Age villagers, Roman legions, through medieval to Victorian farmers to the present day.

Every age and era has left its mark on the landscape, you just need to know what to look for…

You will be expertly guided to unravel its secrets by Time Team’s Stewart Ainsworth in a small class. Lessons that will transform your appreciation of any landscape.

No longer will fields be fields and bumps be bumps, as you learn how to interpret the landscape. Transform walks and drives in the country. Spot archaeological and historical features you never knew were there. 

Parade square

Parade square and medieval farming, buildings and evidence of iron age settlement and Mesolithic activity … if you know what you are looking for…

Only 4 places left

ACT NOW

Numbers
1 Place £227.00 GBP2 Places £454.00 GBP3 Places £681.00 GBP

Or 

contact usNOW before your place goes to someone else…

​

Bring The Past Alive: A Weekend Master Class With Time Team’s Stewart Ainsworth Read More »

Scroll to Top