Welby Training Excavation 2026
2026 season ended, check back for 2027. This listing is kept for reference. Dates and costs below are from the 2026 season; the project may run again with new details.
Join Mercian Archaeological Services CIC in the beautiful Leicester countryside, near the market town of Melton Mowbray, in the Heart of Rural England, for this week-long training excavation, which focuses on the teaching of archaeological excavation methods. Archaeological Training Field School: This is not an ordinary field school – this is a ‘training field school’ where you will learn about all aspects of archaeological excavation and receive hands on training and learning from archaeologica
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Region | Welby Ln, Melton Mowbray Le14 3Jl, Uk |
| Period | Medieval/ Post-medieval |
| Dates / season | Week 1: 22nd Jun- 26th Jun |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School |
| Application deadline | June 29, 2026 |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | 15 |
| Academic credit | Unknown, ask the project |
| Accommodation | Accommodation is not provided |
| Last checked | 2026-10-26 |
Details are copied from the source listing and may change. Always confirm cost, dates and accommodation with the project director.