Derby City Council Press Release:
From Tuesday 3 May, Trent and Peak Archaeology are opening up the trenches for members of the public to get involved and try their hand at excavating Roman Derby for themselves.
As part of preparation work for the construction of new flood defences a number of trenches have been excavated and so far, have uncovered numerous artefacts from the Roman age fort of Derventio and civilian settlement of Vicus along with some slightly more recent post-mediaeval finds.
The Big Dig that runs from Tuesday 3 May to Friday 27 of May is a chance for the Derby community to get hands (or trowel) on with the Roman heritage of the city, learn some new skills and make friends along the way! The dig site will centre on the Roman road of Rykneld Street that lies under Darley Playing fields, and in Roman times would have been an important trade and travel route.
To get involved and volunteer you can email TPA.Volunteering@yorkat.co.uk . Please note that you cannot turn-up, you must sign-up by emailing to take part due to Health and Safety requirements.