A successful archaeological training/work day was held on 18th June at the Hills Pit Chimney site. Most of you will remember that one of the first projects in the FLP scheme was to make improvements to the chimney and to part of the retaining wall around the adjacent cottages. Dr Amelia Pannett from Archaeology Wales talked us through the monitoring form to be used to keep a watchful eye on archaeological sites and oversaw us as we uncovered the rubble from the cottages.
Through the day we made contact with archaeologist Natalie Ward and Community Development Officer Hugh Price from the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority.
Amongst volunteers it was nice to be joined by some new faces – Elaine and David Savage (Wye Valley AONB volunteers) as well as Joyce Compton (a retired archaeologist) and Dorothy Astbury (organiser of Caerleon Young Archaeologists) who have been attending an FLP lifelong learning class. Keith, Michael, Jeff and Marilyn also did a sterling job!
The fine weather made a big difference while everybody got stuck into the task. It was a real team effort to make headway on defining the walls of the cottages and collecting the original stones together. It is hoped that these stones will be used to rebuild the retaining wall behind the cottages. However there are a few more days of clearance to make it more worthwhile – so more chances for others to get involved! To get involved contact Volunteer Co-ordinator Sarah at sarah.lewis@torfaen.gov.uk
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