Archaeological Dig

We have been fortunate to be able to do some work about archaeology. The site of the new Milldown Primary School is currently being excavated by archaeologists after possible Bronze

Age remains were found. 18 children from years 5 and 6 had the opportunity to visit the site, meet the archaeologists and take part in some activities.

Those children who didn't go to the dig researched the Bronze Age and have produced some fantastic leaflets.

The children will want to tell you more but until then here are some photographs of our morning. The site

Using flint to strip the fat off the back of an animal skin.

Examining the animal skins.

Listening to information about building the pre-historic house .

Splitting hazel for the roof of the house with a bronze age tool.
Grinding wheat to make flour.
Washng the flints very carefully so we can see if they were worked tools.
The flits we washed.
Finding out all about animal bones.