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Working with the Public
The excavation attracts attention from both local and national media and press. Filming took place on site for Meridian's 'Pastfinders' and BBC's 'Meet the Ancestors'.
The project has a commitment to interpret and explain what has been found for the general public. During the excavation season, the site is open to visitors each working day. There is a visitor cabin with interpretive displays and printed information, posters and postcards for sale. Walkways are provided for viewing the work in progress and student guides are ready to explain the site to visitors.
On the two Open Days each season additional activities are arranged and visitors may be welcomed by 'Romans' or 'native Britons'. For those interested in following progress, a weekly site diary is published on the website during the digging season. Lectures and day schools take place throughout the year and new developments are posted on the website.
The childrens' 'dig' is ever popular and recently we have developed a 'Roman garden'. Groups, ranging from junior school parties to learned societies, and even bikers' clubs, are catered for.
Margaret Mathews produces the graphic material for the project, including the reconstructions, and puts together displays, publicity and information leaflets. Margaret Dixon, the project photographer, took most of the photos in this section.
