Dear list,
Industrial Archaeological Excavations at Morwellham Quay, West Devon
This season's archaeological excavations will be taking place from the 16th-24th July, and will build on the previous three years' successful programme of excavations and building recording at this historic copper port.
We will be carrying out two small excavations on the Lime Kiln Quay, to locate and identify any paved or cobbled surfaces, the lines of early railways, and the foot of an inclined plane railway which carried coal and limestone to the top of the lime kiln.  These will be suitable for adults and children.  We will be placing an age limit of 10 years and over this year, and ask that all children under 16 are accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Smaller children can of course watch what we are doing.
Another excavation will be limited to adults only, as it will involve cleaning and recording the early 19th century Tavistock Canal Company's river dock.  This will be very muddy and hard work, but should eventually reward us with many artefacts and samples of mineral ores which have fallen in over the years.
All volunteers are welcome, it doesn't matter if you have little or no experience, as training will be given on the job.  Most equipment is provided, but please bring along a small pointing trowel (not a gardening trowel!) and a kneeler.
Insurance is provided by Morwellham Quay Museum as part of its normal service to volunteers.  This includes personal accident/injury cover.  In addition, the Council for British Archaeology (CBA) are providing cover.
Camping is available on site, with toilet/handwashing facilities, but not showers/baths.  There is a leisure centre in Tavistock which provides shower facilities in association with its public swimming pool and sports centre.  There is also a commercial campsite nearby, at Woodovis Park, about 1.5 miles from Morwellham on the Milton Abbot road.  Their telephone no. is 01822 832968.

Hope to see you in July!  If you need further details, email me, or telephone me on 01364 652963, evenings.
Robert Waterhouse, Morwellham Quay Archaeologist

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