South Holland District Council is working with NAU Archaeology to investigate the historical 'footprint' of Ayscoughfee Hall Gardens.
A desk based survey has been completed drawing together all known information about the gardens, and geophysical and topographical surveys have also been carried out. Digging began on 28 January and started with the well that was discovered during the recent refurbishment at the back of the building; locations for other trenches are to be decided (there are no trenches intended for the bowling green). It is expected that this phase will last until early March.
The project is funded through the Leader+ organisation and will include opportunities for school children and people from the district to find out about the dig itself and the work involved in the archaeological process. The council is also asking for volunteers from the community to help show people what is happening, and to participate in the digs.
Primary and secondary schools are being encouraged to visit Ayscoughfee on set days and times to participate in a number of activities associated with the project. Contact Dawn Freeman on 01775 764475 if you represent a school and would like to come along and join in the fun. Places are limited!
For pre-visit information, see:
Link to NAU's website where you can learn a lot more about the day-to-day events on site.
South Holland District Council would like to acknowledge the generous assistance of a number of organisations for their help with this project: Lincolnshire Fens Leader+, The Friends of Ayscoughfee, The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council East Midlands, Lincolnshire County Council and The Rotary Club of Spalding Welland Centenary
