Prescot Dig

The videography project aims to give an insight into the workings of our dig. If you use iTunes, you can subscribe to the show alternatively we have a good old fashioned RSS feed.

The videos are made by Anies Hassan one of our archaeologists. The idea is that the films are made entirely by archaeologists about our dig.

• Video Episode 7 - Burials and the Record

  

  In episode 7 we follow the excavation of 2 burials on site as well as taking a look at how we dig and how we record archaeological features.

• Video Episode 6 - Samples

  

  In this episode we follow Fergal as he takes environmental samples and then what happens to them once they have left the site, to the lab. There is also more footage as work in “Zone 2” continues.

• Video Episode 5 - Zone 2 One Step Beyond

  

  Episode 5 of the videography series follows the process of finds from the site to being washed and dried ready for analysis. we also catch up with progress in Zone 2 of the site.

• Video Episode 4 - The Big Quarry Pit

  

  Episode 4 covers the excavation of the big quarry pit and the rush to finish Zone 1. We also catch up with the diggers as they clean the site after rain.

• Video Episode 3 - Excavating Burials

  

  Episode 3 of the videography series follows the excavation of 2 burials as well as further exciting footage from site. Episode 3 has been released after episode 4 while Anies learned how to use more advanced video editing software.

• Video Episode 2 - First Signs of Burials

  

  Video episode 2 following the conservation of the first cremation on site and catching up with progress on site.

• Video Episode 1 - Introduction to Excavations

  

  Episode 1 of our new video series. This film introduces the site and gives a flavour of work on the site