Tag: Conisbrough Castle

Do you have a passion for the past and an interest in archaeology?

Conisbrough Castle is currently undergoing a £1m re-development project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Doncaster Council and English Heritage. As part of this programme we will be undertaking the first excavations at Conisbrough Castle in almost 40 years this June and we would like to involve as many members of the community as possible by having a community and a schools dig alongside the works.  We need volunteers to help us do this!

Would you like to train in archaeological skills?  Would you have the confidence to talk to groups of people and to perhaps supervise a small hands on activity?  Do you enjoy working as part of a team?  Are you friendly, flexible and reliable?  Then we’d love to hear from you!  This rare opportunity to get involved with a community wide archaeology project at the castle begins with a full training programme so no previous experience of archaeology is necessary, however to join the training, which starts in April, you will need to be available during the two week dig (1st – 14th June 2014).

For full details about the training and the role on offer please see the role description on our volunteering website.  Please visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/volunteering and search for Conisbrough Castle to see more details and to find an application form.  Or email volunteer.enquiries@english-heritage.org.uk if you have any queries.

Closing Date: 16th March 2014