Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 08/11/2025The bookings for the 2026 season are now open! The 2026 season will be a special one for us as we will be celebrating our 30th anniversary, so there has never been a better time to join us! Just visit www.sharp.org.uk for more details! 032
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 15/07/2025Another fascinating talk this week from Ray Baldry on the work of our volunteers in assessing the palaeopathology of the population excavated by us at Sedgeford. 021
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Mid week update! Sunday proved very wet, and thunderstorms threatened, so we managed to open up Trench 24 and clean Trench 25 after machining it last week. The rest hid and cleaned the last of the daub from last year, whilst others voyaged into King's Lynn to see put hoard and Sea Henge on display. 181
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Thanks to @drgarethdavies.bsky.social for launching our book of our conference the Anglo-Saxon Agricultural Revolution in. Norfolk. You can buy the book at the link below, but it is also available open access as an ebook. www.archaeopress.com/Archaeopress... www.archaeopress.com/Archaeopress... 164
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Impromptu talk by @lucyjkoster.bsky.social on determining animal versus human bone on trench, following up on yesterday's training our volunteers had with our reference collection. 021
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 08/07/2025After a rainy few days, we're finally getting into the nitty gritty and delving into the silty sand. 072
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 07/07/2025We've reopened Trench 25 from last year and already have a contender for find of the week with this lovely bit of Samien found by Alison! 030
Reposted by Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research ProjectLucy Koster @lucyjkoster.bsky.social · 07/07/2025Taking a couple of weeks away from @brusselsbioarch.bsky.social for fieldwork at @sedgefordarch.bsky.social in Norfolk! Our human remains volunteers have made an excellent start so far and I will be spamming updates as we go 😊💀💀 031
Reposted by Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research ProjectSedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 06/07/2025A few of us took the opportunity given the wet weather today (sadly on our first day of the season) to see the hoard found during our previous excavations on display at Lynn Museum. 021
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 06/07/2025A few of us took the opportunity given the wet weather today (sadly on our first day of the season) to see the hoard found during our previous excavations on display at Lynn Museum. 021
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Check out our latest blog post to find out what we found in our new Car Park Trench last season, and our plans for this excavation this coming season which is now just around the corner! WARNING: the following article contains images and text related to human remains.sharp.org.ukTrench 25: the car park trenchWARNING: the following article contains images and text related to human remainsLast year, we opened a new trench in the carpark, Trench 25, which contained far more than we had bargained for. In this... 131
Reposted by Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Projectlenmiddleton.bsky.social @lenmiddleton.bsky.social · 21/06/2025What's the 'best' thing you've ever found is always a tricky one but my thoughts always go back to the butchered whale bone (that's a bit of vertebrae I'm holding) from an early medieval pit at Sedgford. Also, the first feature I ever dug! @sedgefordarch.bsky.social 161
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 17/06/2025We might not have as clear features as @durotrigesdig.bsky.social (orangish brown sandy silt cut into brownish orange silty sand never shows up well on camera), but we definitely have some good archaeology! 1101
Reposted by Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research ProjectSedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 16/06/2025SHARP is pleased to announce that our publication 'The Anglo-Saxon Agricultural Revolution in Norfolk' based on the 25th Anniversary conference held in 2020 is off to the printers! We are aiming for a book launch on the first Tuesday lecture, and it will be available to purchase during the season. 163
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 16/06/2025SHARP is pleased to announce that our publication 'The Anglo-Saxon Agricultural Revolution in Norfolk' based on the 25th Anniversary conference held in 2020 is off to the printers! We are aiming for a book launch on the first Tuesday lecture, and it will be available to purchase during the season. 163
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Following recent media coverage on archaeological reproductions, we wanted to clarify that SHARP is more than happy for people to make replicas of our objects! We are funded by the public, so we are strong believers in public access to archaeology, and that archaeology belongs to everyone. 24411
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Docking Heritage Group are hosting a talk by Neil Oxenbury, a HART volunteer (NT's Heritage Archaeology Ranger Team), on 05/02/25 at 7pm, St Mary's Church, Docking. Neil will cover the work undertaken by HART from Brancaster to Salthouse along the coast. All are welcome so do come along if you can 010
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 06/01/2025A massive thank you goes to everyone who has donated, as thanks to you we have met our target! Were also happy to say that we're putting some of the gift aid towards our John Hensby Bursary fund, which subsidises places for those who who cannot take part for financial reasons.crowdfunder.co.ukSustainable Heritage at SHARPMaking archaeology at SHARP sustainable and greener by purchasing our own composting toilets, solar power generation and shower units. 132
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 03/01/2025We're 94% of the way to our goal, so are very close to being able to achieve our goals of becoming more sustainable and eco-friendly. 011
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 25/12/2024The SHARP committee and wider team would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! 040
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 22/12/2024Did you know that we also have an ancient craft course? For those interested in having a go at experimental archaeology, we do pottery making, weaving, bone/antler carving, and even metalworking! We provide everything needed (including lunch!) and you'll get to take your creations home with you. 021
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 15/12/2024Sustainability at SHARP: The first step Check out our latest blog post to find out what the team got up to on site in the first steps towards our sustainability project. The fundraiser to help us is still live, so if you want to donate please feel free to support our exciting plans.sharp.org.ukSustainability at SHARP: The first stepAt the end of November a small number of team members were busy onsite. Despite the cold, short daylight hours, and a very damp day, we jam packed the visit with several meetings with different groups... 111
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Want to have a go at archaeology? Don't know what to get an archaeology-mad person for Christmas? SHARP runs 'dig for the day' taster sessions. These include getting to dig on a real archaeological site, as well as taking part in processing finds and enviro samples. 2114
Reposted by Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research ProjectDr Tess Machling @tessmachling.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Soooo... After a 33 year wait, the Snettisham volumes are finally out, online at least. #Archaeology #Torcs #Gold #IronAge #Snettisham britishmuseum.iro.bl.uk/concern/book... 🧵britishmuseum.iro.bl.ukThe Snettisham HoardsThe Snettisham Hoards 75713
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Did you know that you can see one of our amazing finds on display at the British Museum? The Sedgeford Torc was first found when ploughing in the the 1960s, and we found the missing terminus during our own excavations 40 years later! 171
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 16/11/2024New Blog Post ✨ Read our new blog about how we are using your donations this year to improve our site and facilities. If you would like to make a donation to SHARP and support the work we do, please do visit our website to find out how.sharp.org.ukDonations from 2024It has been through a few difficult years for SHARP and with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis we have seen dramatic increases in the cost of hire, delivery, and food that we need for the season. This has meant that in the last couple of years the season income has been used almost exclusively to pay for the site facilities and catering, with little left over to invest in anything else.Every year we are incredibly grateful to the public that donate to us during the season. This year we have had 022
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 15/11/2024We are ecstatic to annouce that the SHARP application to the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) Programme has been successful. This project will allow us to develop the site and facilities, allowing us to become truly sustainable going forward, becoming green and less dependant on hire each yearyoutu.be2024 Crowdfunder VideoYouTube video by Archaeology at SHARP 111
Reposted by Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research ProjectDr Tess Machling @tessmachling.bsky.social · 14/11/2024On 12th November 1948, Ray Williamson was ploughing fields in Snettisham, East Anglia. He turned up bits of metal, which were later recognised as being gold & of some age. The first find of the Snettisham 'gold fields'. #Archaeology bigbookoftorcs.com/2020/07/15/t... 📷 Norwich Castle Museum 417229
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project @sedgefordarch.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Hello there! We're an independent charity, who since 1996 have been excavating in and around the village of Sedgeford. So far we've found a Saxon settlement and cemetery, Roman farm, WW1 aerodrome, and an Iron Age ritual site, all within one parish in north-west Norfolk. 282