Their findings have included a number of post 12th century artefacts. This year, concentrating on ancient farmland at opposing ends of the village, a mediaeval dwelling alongside a small Roman dwelling has been uncovered. Another Roman dwelling has been found at the second site. After almost 2000 years underground, a wealth of Roman animal bones, pottery fragments, coins and jewellery are providing a new and exciting knowledge of the age of small village. The selection of the 'dig' site is no matter of chance.
Luck is eliminated in favour of certainty through hard work, aided by modern technology.
Over three months, they gathered and identified over 90,000 Saxon, Roman and Mediaeval items. Further analysis identified the areas of highest density. Students then used a resistivity meter, x-raying the ground in a planned sweep. A magnetometer completed the test, allowing them to construct a map of what lay beneath their feet. Only when a picture had been formed did they pick up their spades to begin the work of opening the site.