ARCHAEOLOGY AT BAMBURGH
The Bamburgh Project
The Bamburgh Research Project represents a vehicle for the study of both the castle site ands its surrounding landscape. At the present time the project has concentrated on the fortress site and the early medieval burial ground at the Bowl Hole, to the south of the castle. More recently we have run a community based survey project, in conjunction with the Local Heritage initiative, based on the present village.
The Castle Site
Bamburgh Castle represents one of the most important archaeological sites in Britain, containing within its bounds layers representing more than 2000 years of continuous occupation. We have set out in studying such a site to do so in a systematic way concentrating initially on non destructive means in advance of excavation. The geophysical surveys conducted so far have offered a fascinating insight into Bamburgh's buried past.
Excavation at Bamburgh
The excavation of three trenches is currently being undertaken by the Bamburgh Research Project within the west ward of the castle. To find out about the results of the excavations click on the appropriate trench outlines on the map below.
The burial ground at the Bowl Hole
The burial ground at the bowl hole is located to the north of the castle site. Its use dates to the early medieval period. To find out more click the link: Excavation at the Bowl Hole burial ground
Study of the wider landscape
The Bamburgh Environs Survey Project
Getting involved with the Bamburgh Research Project
The project encourages involvement in the project. Whether your an archaeology student or an interested amateur we would be happy to hear from you. Want to get involved?
Before the Bamburgh Project
We have also compiled a brief outline of previous work undertaken at the castle site: Previous investigations at the castle