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Wet & Muggy Magdalen Hill

A not-too-optimistic view - who knew it was June?!

The Mary Magdalen Dig 2012

Hard to believe the dig's almost over... but yes, this is the last week ArcSoc excavate 'the lepers on the hill'! Good times have been had, bad weather has been bravely endured - with only one day rained off! - and lots of exciting discoveries have emerged out of Trench 14, the Pit, the Cesspit, et al.

Paddy the Site Dog has had a wonderful time doing extra research for his PhD in Barkaeology, chasing frogs and cooling himself in the shade of trench corners, and we had a very successful Open Day attended by many fascinated parents, local organisations and well-wishers. The Finds Room has been kept busy with bits of medieval face jugs, intriguing animal bone and masses of clay pipe, and it's safe to say many of us are now adept with a context sheet - and those who aren't, do mean site drawings. Archaeologists have to be multi talented!

Welcome to WinArcSoc

After our very successful first formal AGM of the 11/12 year, the motley crew that is the University of Winchester's Archaeology Society came to the decision that now was the perfect time to have a website. And lo, it was done! Isn't she pretty?

It's been a terrific year for us freshers with socials, Bops, course-hopping (in favour of Arch, of course!) and the incredibly exciting annual Mary Magdalen hospital dig. With our brand new committee in charge, ArcSoc is set to make a big impact next year. We have tons of stuff planned - from trips to guest lectures, increased awareness and interaction with other societies. Look out for our stand at the Fresher's Fayre - you don't have to be on an archaeology course to join!

Until September, keep checking back for updates on our current committee, photos and events,and our digging, drinking, and -of course - getting dirty!