Digging Up History: Charnwood Forest Excavations

0:00It's April 30th. This is Lester News today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. Archaeologists are firing up a fresh round of digs across gardens and public spots in Charnwood Forest to hunt for ancient artifacts. Kicking off this weekend in Newtown, Linford, on May 2nd and 3rd, teams will sink dozens of test pits led by Professor Karenza Lewis from the ban. University of Lincoln, teaming with University of Leicester Archaeological Services, and the local geopark. Next up, Stanton Underbardon hits on May 16th and 17th, followed by Woodhouse and Woodhouse E's on July 4th and 5th. These 1 meter by 1 meter holes go no deeper than 1 meter. Excavated layer by layer with soil and turf put right back afterward. Earlier efforts in spots like Rothley, Anstey, and Whitwick pulled up pottery shards and flint tools, shedding light on how these villages evolved. Through big historical shifts, folks are buzzing about it as a smart way to fill in the blanks

1:01on local history, from the Norman Conquest to the Black Death. Volunteers are key here, washing and logging every find, and they're still needed for the later sites. No experience required, all ages and abilities welcome, making it easy for anyone to jump in and dig into the past. This hands-on push keeps uncovering the stories buried right under our feet, connecting us to centuries of change in these quiet English villages.