Monday, 8 February 2010
Monday, 10 August 2009
Monday, 29 June 2009
Interim Excavation Report
A copy of the interim excavation report is available for download from the main Worthng Archaeological Society web site at http://sites.google.com/site/worthingarch/Home/reports
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
Further Excavation - 11 & 12 July 2009
Following on from the succesful excavation over the May bank holiday, WAS will return to Parham House to open a number of 1m x 1m test pits to try and determine the extent of the area of Glebe land, and possibly (hopefully!) to locate one or more of the Parsonage buildings that were demolished between 1733 and 1758.
Those interested in taking part in the excavation shoould contact worthing.arch@gmail.com
Those interested in taking part in the excavation shoould contact worthing.arch@gmail.com
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Parham 2009.
This is just a quick summary of the Parham excavation over the bank holiday weekend.
The weather was much kinder to us than last year (although those of us on site at 9.00 a.m. on Monday were worried that the downpour we were met with would last all day).
Over the weekend, we wanted to explore the area of Glebe land where the parsonage once stood, and to examine a feature on the geophysics results which appeared to show a footpath.
The weekend was open to members of the public who took the opportunity to learn about the documentary research that has been undertaken on the Parham Estate, visit the trenches, and even help wash the finds as they were discovered.
We opened three main trenches. Two of these have positively identified the original footpath to the church, which was made up of substantial fragments of sandstone covered with gravel/flint/iron stone. One of these trenches also seems to indicate that the two mounds south of the house are actually made up of the soil removed to make the Ha-Ha.
The main trench, appears to have come down directly on the yard of the parsonage. A sondage at one end shows that the area had been resurfaced at some stage. Finds on the yard surface including salt glazed pottery imported from Germany, fragments of an eighteenth century wine bottle, and a clay pipe bowl all seem to tie up with the probably date of the demolition of the Parsonage by 1750.
We also opened 8 test pits, and these have helped define the western limit of the Glebe land. We hope to return to Parham (possibly later this year) to dig some further 1m x 1m test pits to try and find the northern and eastern limits. We will also be doing some half meter resistivity over the area of Glebe land. Obviously, our main goal is to locate the footprint of the Parsonage, and in particular the cellar mentioned in the documentary evidence.
As well as roof tile, floor tile, bricks, pottery (ranging from the twelfth century onwards), window glass etc, the finds include a possible falconers bell, a decorative copper stud and a possible pair of iron candle snuffers.
The interim report is currently being worked on, so keep an eye on the blog site for details.
The weather was much kinder to us than last year (although those of us on site at 9.00 a.m. on Monday were worried that the downpour we were met with would last all day).
Over the weekend, we wanted to explore the area of Glebe land where the parsonage once stood, and to examine a feature on the geophysics results which appeared to show a footpath.
The weekend was open to members of the public who took the opportunity to learn about the documentary research that has been undertaken on the Parham Estate, visit the trenches, and even help wash the finds as they were discovered.
We opened three main trenches. Two of these have positively identified the original footpath to the church, which was made up of substantial fragments of sandstone covered with gravel/flint/iron stone. One of these trenches also seems to indicate that the two mounds south of the house are actually made up of the soil removed to make the Ha-Ha.
The main trench, appears to have come down directly on the yard of the parsonage. A sondage at one end shows that the area had been resurfaced at some stage. Finds on the yard surface including salt glazed pottery imported from Germany, fragments of an eighteenth century wine bottle, and a clay pipe bowl all seem to tie up with the probably date of the demolition of the Parsonage by 1750.
We also opened 8 test pits, and these have helped define the western limit of the Glebe land. We hope to return to Parham (possibly later this year) to dig some further 1m x 1m test pits to try and find the northern and eastern limits. We will also be doing some half meter resistivity over the area of Glebe land. Obviously, our main goal is to locate the footprint of the Parsonage, and in particular the cellar mentioned in the documentary evidence.
As well as roof tile, floor tile, bricks, pottery (ranging from the twelfth century onwards), window glass etc, the finds include a possible falconers bell, a decorative copper stud and a possible pair of iron candle snuffers.
The interim report is currently being worked on, so keep an eye on the blog site for details.
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
This is just a quick summary of the Parham excavation over the bank holiday weekend. Photos and further details will follow.
The weather was much kinder to us than last year (although those of us on site at 9.00 a.m. on Monday were worried that the downpour we were met with would last all day).
Over the weekend, we wanted to explore the area of Glebe land where the parsonage once stood, and to examine a feature on the geophysics results which appeared to show a footpath.
The weekend was open to members of the public who took the opportunity to learn about the documentary research that has been undertaken on the Parham Estate, visit the trenches, and even help wash the finds as they were discovered.
We opened three main trenches. Two of these have positively identified the original footpath to the church, which was made up of substantial fragments of sandstone covered with gravel/flint/iron stone. One of these trenches also seems to indicate that the two mounds south of the house are actually made up of the soil removed to make the Ha-Ha.
The main trench, appears to have come down directly on the yard of the parsonage. A sondage at one end shows that the area had been resurfaced at some stage. Finds on the yard surface including salt glazed pottery imported from Germany, fragments of an eighteenth century wine bottle, and a clay pipe bowl all seem to tie up with the probably date of the demolition of the Parsonage by 1750.
We also opened 8 test pits, and these have helped define the western limit of the Glebe land. We hope to return to Parham (possibly later this year) to dig some further 1m x 1m test pits to try and find the northern and eastern limits. We will also be doing some half meter resistivity over the area of Glebe land. Obviously, our main goal is to locate the footprint of the Parsonage, and in particular the cellar mentioned in the documentary evidence.
As well as roof tile, floor tile, bricks, pottery (ranging from the twelfth century onwards), window glass etc, the finds include a possible falconers bell, a decorative copper stud and a possible pair of iron candle snuffers.
The interim report is currently being worked on, so keep an eye on the blog site for details.
Our sincere thanks go to all at the Parham Estate for their continued support and enthusiasm for our work.
The weather was much kinder to us than last year (although those of us on site at 9.00 a.m. on Monday were worried that the downpour we were met with would last all day).
Over the weekend, we wanted to explore the area of Glebe land where the parsonage once stood, and to examine a feature on the geophysics results which appeared to show a footpath.
The weekend was open to members of the public who took the opportunity to learn about the documentary research that has been undertaken on the Parham Estate, visit the trenches, and even help wash the finds as they were discovered.
We opened three main trenches. Two of these have positively identified the original footpath to the church, which was made up of substantial fragments of sandstone covered with gravel/flint/iron stone. One of these trenches also seems to indicate that the two mounds south of the house are actually made up of the soil removed to make the Ha-Ha.
The main trench, appears to have come down directly on the yard of the parsonage. A sondage at one end shows that the area had been resurfaced at some stage. Finds on the yard surface including salt glazed pottery imported from Germany, fragments of an eighteenth century wine bottle, and a clay pipe bowl all seem to tie up with the probably date of the demolition of the Parsonage by 1750.
We also opened 8 test pits, and these have helped define the western limit of the Glebe land. We hope to return to Parham (possibly later this year) to dig some further 1m x 1m test pits to try and find the northern and eastern limits. We will also be doing some half meter resistivity over the area of Glebe land. Obviously, our main goal is to locate the footprint of the Parsonage, and in particular the cellar mentioned in the documentary evidence.
As well as roof tile, floor tile, bricks, pottery (ranging from the twelfth century onwards), window glass etc, the finds include a possible falconers bell, a decorative copper stud and a possible pair of iron candle snuffers.
The interim report is currently being worked on, so keep an eye on the blog site for details.
Our sincere thanks go to all at the Parham Estate for their continued support and enthusiasm for our work.
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Parham excavation dates.
Digging into Parham’s History…Excavations to find the medieval village
Sunday 24th – Monday 25th May
Worthing Archaeological Society will be investigating the buried history of the Parham estate, and hope to confirm the location of the parsonage.
As well as the excavation, the society will be giving tours/talks through the open days. These will include specific talks on
· desktop research/maps
· finds
· Geophysics
· The open trenches
Come and get your hands on finds dating back to the Roman period, have a go at looking under the ground without digging, talk to the archaeologists and help wash new finds as they are found, all included in the normal admission price!
Sunday 24th – Monday 25th May
Worthing Archaeological Society will be investigating the buried history of the Parham estate, and hope to confirm the location of the parsonage.
As well as the excavation, the society will be giving tours/talks through the open days. These will include specific talks on
· desktop research/maps
· finds
· Geophysics
· The open trenches
Come and get your hands on finds dating back to the Roman period, have a go at looking under the ground without digging, talk to the archaeologists and help wash new finds as they are found, all included in the normal admission price!
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