Excavations 2021 - Rendlesham, Suffolk

Join the excavations taking place at Rendlesham this summer, where we will be investigating the internationally-important Anglo-Saxon settlement.

Suitable for ages 12+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult)

This is the first season of excavations organised by Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service, as part of the Rendlesham Revealed project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

How to Book

Booking is essential as spaces are limited. Please note the site is on private land with no public access.

Book your place now using the “Tickets” button and select the date(s) and number of tickets you want to book. There is a small charge of £5 (+booking fee) to attend, this contribution will help towards the cost of training.

Refund Policy: No refunds unless the event is cancelled by the organiser.

Once booked, you will receive further information about the activity, including where to park and what to bring.

What is involved?

You will be with the professional archaeologists in the trenches, receiving hands-on training and experiencing real-time discoveries.

Activities on-site each day will vary depending on what archaeology is found, but you can expect to get involved in things like digging, trowelling, sieving soil, recording, washing and processing finds.

No experience necessary as training will be given by Cotswold Archaeology (Suffolk).

Be prepared for physical work which requires some kneeling and bending and we will be outside in a field for the entire day whatever the weather. The site is on uneven terrain with sandy soil.

Hours on site will be approx. 9am-4.30pm

Facilities:

Welfare cabins with an inside break area and portaloos. Bring your own food and drink.

Parking will be available nearby

Covid-19 Notice

By booking your space, you are agreeing to follow the following Covid-19 prevention measures while on-site:

Everyone must follow Covid-19 prevention measures while on-site to protect themselves and others, even if you have been vaccinated.

Stay home if you feel unwell or have Covid-19 symptoms.

Please take an at-home lateral flow test before arriving to site, these can be ordered for free from gov.uk website.

Social distancing will be in place where possible. Face coverings will need to be worn in enclosed spaces. Hand washing facilities and hand sanitiser will be available.

Data Protection Notice:

Data is being collected by Suffolk County Council and will be used only for the purposes relating to you volunteering or participating with the Rendlesham Revealed project.

Suffolk County Council will only use your personal data to provide the service in which you registered interest and to communicate with you regarding this. We will not use or share your personal data with anyone else for any purpose. We will never sell your personal information to any third party.

Suffolk County Council is committed to protecting your privacy and will treat your personal data in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK data protection law.

Read Suffolk County Council’s full Privacy Notice and Data Protection Policy online: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/privacy-and-data-protection