Community Archaeology, Papa Westray, Orkney

A team from Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology and the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute will be on Papa Westray during March 2018, recording the current state of some of the archaeological sites being eroded by the sea.

Volunteers from the community are invited to take part in surveying and recording training at three eroding coastal sites across the island, starting with a workshop on 3rd March at Cott/Shorehouse.

• 3rd, 4th and 5th March 2018, starting at Cott/Shorehouse at 10am. 
• 6th, 7th and 8th March at Munkerhoose at 10am.
• 13th-15th March at Whitehowe.

 
All are welcome and you do not need archaeology experience to take part. There is no charge for the sessions and you will have the opportunity to learn some basic archaeological techniques.

Wear stout boots and wet weather gear, just in case the weather closes in and bring a packed lunch if you wish to stay for the whole session.

Contact Paul Sharman on for more information.

​​The project is funded by Historic Environment Scotland.