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About this trip
Hadrian's Wall is a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site that marches 73 miles across northern Britain from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway and right through the city of Carlisle. Hadrian’s Wall was built by the Roman army on the orders of the emperor Hadrian following his visit to Britain in AD 122. It was the northwest frontier of the Roman empire for nearly 300 years.
How you will make an impact on this site
By joining this dig, you will be actively participating in the process of archeological discoveries. Past participants have made some of the site’s most significant finds. Although there is never a guarantee that you’ll make a discovery, the site continues to produce finds that are of international significance.
By helping fund this dig, you will help archaeologists to understand and pilot ways to make the excavation more sustainable and to continue and expand in future
What’s included
- Accommodation7 nights' hotel accommodation at Cumbria Park Hotel, Carlisle
- MealsBreakfasts daily at hotel, packed lunch daily
- Archaeology DigYou’ll be met at your hotel by a member of the dig team and take the 10 minute walk to the site for a 9am start time.
- Archaeology Dig (Cont.)You’ll meet with the lead archaeologists for a daily brief with the group, site introduction and update.
- Archaeology Dig (Cont.)You’ll then be assigned to an area and an archaeological supervisor.The group breaks for packed lunch together, You’ll be bringing your own lunches and snacks, but onsite, you’ll find an ample supply
What’s not included
- Cancellation conditions
- 8 weeks prior to departLoss of deposit
- 43-56 days priorLose 15%
- 30-42 days priorLose 25%
- 8-29 days priorLose 50%
- 7 days or lessLose 100%