Location of 2013 dig                             Test trench in the Cromarty allotments            Fastener or clasp from the test trench

We are pleased to announce the dates for the first season of excavation for the Cromarty Medieval Burgh Community Archaeology Project.  All volunteers are invited to take part in the project, which aims to investigate the origins of the Medieval burgh of Cromarty, located on the Black Isle near Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland.  We will be on site from 26 July 2013 through 11 August 2013 in Reeds Park, Cromarty - on the East side of the village by the Cromarty allotments.  

This year we will be targetting the northwest corner of the field near the site of the exposed erosions on the shoreline. Our recent test trenches on the Cromarty allotments has revealed excellent survival of archaeology deposits with structures, pottery sherds and other finds dating to the 13-15th centuries - promising potential for the community dig!

Contact ampeteranna@aol.com or 01381 600726 for more information.