Introduction

Excavations have been running at Strata Florida for 20 years, and the Trust now runs a public dig open to all.

We offer a fully accessible training programme, including a wide variety of archaeological excavation and survey techniques, from understanding how to correctly use a trowel to the collection of geophysical data for archaeological mapping. We offer a mixture of residential courses and day courses, and we welcome people of all ages, those with no prior archaeological experience as well as those wanting to build upon previous skills.

Ours aims to be the most inclusive archaeology school in the UK. We work with wellbeing and mental health support partners to deliver onsite support to participants. Our mission is to share Strata Florida’s unique history, archaeology, heritage and links to Welsh culture with as diverse an audience as possible, including members of the public, students, volunteers and others.

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Course Fees

Archaeological Excavation & Survey  -  (4 weeks)
​Booking Essential
Come and join us for our full four weeks of excavation!

Whether you are new to archaeology or looking to gain some practical experience for an educational course, we can tailer your experience to meet your needs. During the day you will be a part of the excavation, learning a range of skills from the Archaeology Skills Passport (BAJR), including troweling, site survey, finds processing... and more! In the evenings may enjoy a lecture on the site or a local walk. On Sunday we devote the day to multiple trips in the surrounding area to help you see more of West Wales and to place the site in the surrounding landscape.
Dates
Residential (camping)
Non-Residential
​4 weeks: 16th June – 14th July 2025
- all food, accomodation
​and training included
​£3000 (deposit £1500)
- on site training
 included
​£2380 (deposit £1190)
Archaeological Excavation & Survey  -  (1 week)
​Booking Essential
Come and join us for a week of excavation... or two.. or three!

Whether you are new to archaeology or looking to gain some practical experience for an educational course, we can tailer your experience to meet your needs. During the day you will be a part of the excavation, learning a range of skills from the Archaeology Skills Passport (BAJR), including troweling, site survey, finds processing... and more! In the evenings may enjoy a lecture on the site or a local walk. On Sunday we devote the day to multiple trips in the surrounding area to help you see more of West Wales and to place the site in the surrounding landscape.
Dates
Residential (camping)
Non-Residential
Bursary
16th – 22nd June
23th – 29th June
30th – 6th July
7th – 13th July
- all food, accommodation and training included
​£750 (deposit £375)
​per week **​
- on site training included
£595 (deposit £295)
​per week ***
Catering = £20 per day, pre-booking essential 
(limited places available)
​£395 per week*
* Residential and non residential options available. These discounted places are intended to make our field school financially accessible to all. Please get in touch for more information and how to apply.
** Returners residential discount, deadline for deal 10th January (all food, training and stay at hall) = £695 (deposit £345)
 ***Returners non- residential discount, deadline for deal 10th January  = £560 (deposit £280)
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Camping rental (tent, sleeping bag, pillow, inflatable bed, all set up and packed away) = £50 per week ​
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Digger Days (1 day)
Come and join us for a day of excavating, or learn some finds processing.

​Briefing, training and equipment, and lunch will be provided.
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​Limited number of places available, booking essential.
Dates
Residential
Non-Residential
Deposit
Any Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday between
16th June and 13th July 2024
9.15am to 5pm.
N/A
£100 per day, lunch included
N/A