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Observed arrival · 2026-08-24

Dig the Castle

digthecastle.com Observed source
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A community archaeology project investigating Great Torrington's lost Norman castle through excavation, research, education, and public exhibitions.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-24 issue.

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The project uses a Google Sites archive to organize excavation history alongside specialist evidence, including animal bones, ceramics, glass, and geophysical work. Its scope extends beyond digging: the page lists education programmes, exhibitions, surveys, public information boards, talks, videos, and photographs. The project reports direct participation from 11.02% of Great Torrington's population during the 2023 Big Dig, and identifies Archaeologists Engage and University of Bristol staff among its collaborators.

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