The Poulton Research Project

Over the last 2/3 years we have trained our own volunteers and some students in the Post-Excavation techniques used at Poulton. From next year (2010) we propose to expand this to a 2-day course.

In preparation for that, we are trialling the course in August this year.

The course will be on 26/27th August 2009, in a spacious facility with proper facilities: toilets, heating and a kitchenette.

The course will cover:

The determination of age at death

Sex determination

Stature estimation

using the techniques and methods we use on the Poulton Project. It is very much a hands-on, practical course and suitable for those no previous experience. However, people with some knowledge will benefit particularly from the chance to work with a wide range of material. All the course material has been excavated from the Poulton site. The timetable is:

Day 1 a.m. - Technique & methods presentation

Day 1 p.m. - Practical on two straightforward real skeletons (1 adult, 1 child).

Day 2 - Is entirely devoted to practical work with a wide range of material. We expect you to work on least 4-5 real skeletons during this day.

Number are strictly limited a maximum of 8 people per course. The cost for the full two days is Ł50 per head. Note this does not include any meals or refreshments.

This course is particularly useful to keen amateurs wanting to to know more about archaeological skeletons and also to degree students wanting to gain practical experience.

If you are interested in attending the course this August, please contact the webmasters