Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Summer 2012 Archaeology Field School

Herstmonceux Castle, December 2011
Welcome to 'Hanna at Herstmonceux, Part 2'! I leave on June 14th for a five-week Field School in British Archaeology. It will be back at the Bader International Study Centre (run by Queens University in Canada) at Herstmonceux ("Herst-mon-soo") Castle in England.

I'll have one day in London after my flight before I meet up with the other arriving students and get to the castle on June 16. Then I'll be doing a mix of classroom work and digging on the castle grounds until July 19. I'll be receiving 6 credits for the classes I take there (the equivalent of 1 two-term course or 2 single-term courses at UBC). 3 credits are for Roman Archaeology and the other 3 credits are for Medieval Archaeology. 

After school finishes at the castle on July 19, I'll be spending time in Newbury, Bristol, and London before meeting up with my mom in London. We'll be visiting London, Durham, Whitby, Cambridge, Ely, Lincoln, and Winchester before flying home on August 5th. 

Again, you're not all obliged to check this blog- but if you're wondering what I'm up to, this is where to find me! Thanks for the positive feedback about this blog from last time and I look forward to sharing more photos with you.  :) 
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  1. gillianfosterJune 13, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    Well hurry up and leave and get on with it - I can hardly wait to read all about it! Hope you have a lovely time Hanna - what's not to love? - a dig for medieval and Roman artifacts - gives me goosebumps!

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  2. Cheryl G.June 13, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    Sounds so exciting! I'm really looking forward to reading about your excursions and viewing your photos! Have a fabulous time, Hanna! We'll be thinking about you!

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  3. Gillian and MeganJune 13, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    Thanks for inviting me to view your blog Hanna....can't wait to see what you get up to!
    Have a fantastic trip : )

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  4. Sue & JadynJune 13, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    We are so excited for you Hanna! Can't wait to follow your trip! Have a great time! We will miss you!

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  5. geodudeJune 13, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Hey Hanna

    Thank you for reactivating your blog and curing my blog withdrawl symptoms! I look forward to your wonderful, colorful descriptions of the day's events. Who knows what Medieval artifacts and spirits lie beneath the castle grounds. Any stones uncovered I expect at least an attempt at their geological identity! Have fun, learn lots and be safe.

    Pat

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  6. MoiraJune 16, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Welcome back to the castle Hanna ! We are looking forward to reading about your upcoming summer school adventures and seeing some photos, after you are settled in and rested up a bit !

    Have a good weekend; talk to you soon !
    XOX
    Love, Mom

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