We provide Archaeology experiences, field schools, training, opportunities, education, heritage outreach, archaeological consultation, and community archaeology for volunteers and groups. We are based in Sherwood Forest, Nottingham, Derby and Lincoln, in the East Midlands, UK.
- Had a go at Archaeology already and want to learn more about your heritage?
- Want to develop and learn new skills…
- Meet new people…
- Improve your CV…
- Get involved in the outdoors…
Be part of a community experience..?
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An Independent Research Company, specialising in Training, Community Archaeology, and Public Involvement.
Field Schools
and Training:
- Are you looking to become an archaeologist, or someone thinking of studying archaeology at University?
- Are you a recent graduate looking to enter the profession?
- Do you want to progress further in your career?
- Are you looking to take your skills to the next level?
- Or do you just want to learn to do Archaeology properly?
- Full Excavations, Trial Trenching
- Topographic Surveys, Geophysical Magnetometer, (Ground Penetrating Radar, Resistance) LiDAR analysis, Environmental Sampling… and more
- Community Archaeology projects
Public involvement in Archaeology:
- Have you, or someone you know always wanted to be involved in Archaeology?
- Are you looking for a chance to tick off one of your ‘Bucket List’
- At Mercian we offer many great opportunities to come and be involved in Archaeology… everyone is welcome!!
Archaeology with community Groups:
- We can help you to develop your project ideas,
- Help you with seeking funding including from the Heritage Lottery Fund
- Advise you in archaeological practice, provide training and hands on supervision.
- As a specialist Community Archaeology Provider we come highly recommended and are the perfect fit for working alongside you on your project.
Talks, Presentations and Workshops:
- Mercian provide talks and presentations to community groups and at Archaeological Conferences, both local and national.
- Our presentations are always lively and engaging, of the highest standards and include the latest research and knowledge.
- We also provide workshops to both groups and the public.
To arrange a talk or to attend one of our public lectures please have a look at our Talks and Workshops page
Archaeological
Training Courses
Affiliations, partners, and previous customers:
Mercian are very proud that our projects have received funding from the following organisations:
As a Community Interest Company we re-invest profits in future project development, to promote opportunities, and to offer community-based events.
Our projects aim to bring people together with, and improve understanding of, our shared heritage.
If you like what you see please sign up and come and join us via our Contact page.
We give people the chance to work alongside professional archaeologists providing a hands-on learning opportunity. Volunteers get to have a go and learn all types of Archaeological techniques from test-pitting to open area excavation.
Unlike other companies we do not make you stand and watch!
Where funding is raised we offer FREE opportunities for volunteers.
Please see our About, Staff, Testimonials, and Services pages above for more about what we do- and to see what people have said about our work.
£450 Adults
£350 Students & U18s
£450 Adults
£350 Students & U18s
£450 Adults
£350 Students & U18s
£450 Adults
£350 Students & U18s
Winners 2016
for "Engaging people in the heritage, history & archaeology of Sherwood Forest".
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Community Archaeology in Nottinghamshire
Community Archaeology East Midlands
Community Archaeology in Lincolnshire
Community Archaeology in Yorkshire
Mercian Archaeological Services CIC
Specialists in Community Archaeology, Public Involvement, Research & Training
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