In Focus

NAA in the community

This section provides an update on some of the community projects we are currently involved in. Watch this space for new opportunities to get involved with our outreach programme.

 

Finds drawing workshop

Members of the Archaeological and Architectural Society of Durham and Northumberland (A&ASDN) recently enjoyed a workshop on finds drawing run at our offices in Barnard Castle.

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North York Moors National Park update

As part of a rolling programme of monument management undertaken by the North York Moors National Park Authority in partnership with English Heritage, NAA is working together with Graham Lee, the NYMNPA archaeologist, on a series of measures to stabilise the three sites and protect them for future generations to enjoy.

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Castleshaws Conservation Management Plan

A Conservation Management Plan for the 1st century Roman fort (and later fortlet) at Castleshaw, Saddleworth, near Oldham, is now complete. A summary of the results, and link to the finished report, is now available.

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Community excavations at Hornby Castle, North Yorkshire

The Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and Northumberland (A&ASDN) are currently engaged in an on-going programme of fieldwork at Hornby Castle led by their field officer Eric Matthews. Volunteers from the society are being supported in this work by staff from NAA who are providing access to equipment and onsite training workshops. See here for an update on progress.

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Lingfield Point - Beehive Yarns

Back in 2008 NAA undertook a programme of assessment and building recording at Lingfield Point, the old Patons and Baldwins Worsted Spinning Mill factory. Although this work is now complete, and the report written, we are interested to hear from anyone who worked at the site, or who has any memories of the old factory.

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