Sunday, 18 July 2010 14:18 | 
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by Toby Martin
It looks like digging season is in full swing in Sheffield!
The Monk Bretton priory excavation is new community archaeology project investigating a Tudor mansion built in the grounds of a Medieval priory. The dig is being run by the University of Sheffield, and a daily updated blog on the archaeology currently being uncovered can be found at monkbretton.blogspot.com.
The Sheffield Manor Lodge excavation is being run by the University of Sheffield in partnership with Wessex Archaeology. The site has a complex and fascinating history from its origins as a Medieval hunting lodge, through the Tudor period to its more recent and even 20th century occupation. The organisers of this project are also running a daily-updated blog that can be found at: manorlodgedig.blogspot.com.
Visits to these blogs are highly recommended, and offer a really interesting glimpse into practical archaeology for those curious about how excavation progresses. They’re also ideal for anyone with a causal interest in these sites.
It’s also worth mentioning that the Victorian House community archaeology project up at Heeley City Farm just started yesterday (17th July 2010). This one is definitely worth a little excursion, as once one tires of watching the archaeologists and community volunteers hard at work, there’s also the goats, chickens and pigs, as well as a rather good cafe to visit!
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Thursday, 08 July 2010 17:48 | Written by Toby Pillatt | | |
In the coming months we hope to complete a feature that Jenna had been working on. This will be the assemblage team's personal memorial to her. In addition, Issue 11 will be dedicated to Jenna's memory. This month Professor Anthony Harding reveals his Desert Island Books, Danae Dodge discusses the relationship between our discipline and the media, and Shannon Kennedy blogs on the future of public libraries. Last Updated (Thursday, 08 July 2010 18:07) Tuesday, 08 June 2010 10:46 | Written by Toby Pillatt | | |
This month Shannon Kennedy blogs on the outcome of the Avebury Remains Consultation and Kirsty Squires reviews the Wasperton site report. Additionally, we are pleased to announce the resurrection of our Notes from the Field feature, in which Toby Martin gives us a glimpse into some of his fieldwork at Studley Hall. We always like to hear about peoples fieldwork; if you want to tell people about the exploits of your projects, we'd be very happy to help you. As always you can get in touch at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Last Updated (Tuesday, 08 June 2010 11:07) Friday, 23 April 2010 12:11 | Written by Toby Pillatt | | |
In the features section Umberto Albarella imparts to us his five Desert Island Books, whilst Jane Rempel tackles our infamous 20 Questions. Our blog spot is now fully up and running and our latest entries are from Toby Pillatt, who discusses the British Library's EthOS initiative, and Jenna Higgins, who looks at recent discoveries in Egypt - don't forget you can have your say in the comments.
Guest Blogging The simplicity of the blog format has led us to consider guest blogging. If you've got something in the world of archaeology and postgraduate research that you want to blog about, please get in touch.
Get Involved assemblage is looking for people to join its editorial team. If you're a Sheffield postgrad and fancy getting involved, let us know by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Last Updated (Friday, 23 April 2010 13:05) |
It is oft said that life has a habit of turning up the unexpected. We can think of no truer statement in relation to the sad events of the past month. On 21 June 2010, Jenna Higgins passed away after a short battle with meningitis. Jenna had been an integral part of the assemblage editorial team since early 2009, contributing a significant amount of time and effort to our successful relaunch and the forthcoming Issue 11. Jenna was at the centre of a large group of friends, ourselves included, who loved her dearly. We seek some solace in the knowledge that she had a fantastic time here in Sheffield. She will be greatly missed as both a close friend and colleague.
Our respective research schedules are beginning to take their toll at assemblage towers and so unfortunately it's a very belated May update for you this month. Nevertheless we have found the time to get together some more new content for your perusal.
This month's update is an all Sheffield affair.
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