Resources

Want to get involved in archaeology?

Hidden beneath Leicestershire’s fields, villages and towns are stories still waiting to be told. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, there are many ways to get involved and help uncover the county’s past.

• Market Bosworth Society
• Leicestershire Fieldworkers
• Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society
• School of Heritage and Culture, University of Leicester
• Leicestershire Young Archaeologists’ Club (for 8-16 year-olds)

Want to dig your own test pit?

Ready to get your hands dirty? If you fancy digging your own test pit, University of Leicester Archaeological Services and the Leicestershire Fieldworkers have teamed up to create clear, practical fieldwork guides designed to support community archaeology projects.

• How to dig an archaeological test-pit (pdf)
• Test-pit recording booklet (pdf)
• How to process archaeological finds (pdf)
• Pottery identification guide (pdf)
• I found this in my test pit… children’s activity sheet (pdf)

More guides can be found on the Leicestershire Fieldworkers website.