Story by D. Carr and J. Mcvay – Archaeology News North East The Hamsterley Big Dig, held on June 8th and 9th, aimed to unearth a deeper understanding of the village’s past through the excavation of 1m x 1m test pits. This method, devised by Carenza Lewis of Time Team fame has proven successful in many archaeological digs up and down the country. The event HBD24, led by Ady Davis, a Hamsterley resident (and avid historian), was meticulously researched and well-organized.
