21 July 2010
Great Ayton Community Archaeology Project are holding a Finds Identification Day this Saturday supported by Kevin Cale and also the Claro Community Archaeology Project who have experience in running Finds Days.
They will also be joined by an experienced metal detectorist who will help with identification.
“Looking into local history is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle where there are always some pieces missing. You might have one of these pieces!
Have you found, or do you own, something that may be of local historical interest? Do you know what it is or what it is used for? Why not bring it along to our Finds Identification Day on Saturday 24 July 2010.It is running all day from 9.30am to 4.30pm in the Friends’ Meeting House on High Green. We will try to tell you something about your object and, with your permission, photograph and record it. We don’t wish to keep anything and you are free to take items home afterwards.
We are interested in all sorts of items: things that you picked up while out walking or things you have at home. Flints, pottery (pieces or whole items), coins, pictures, photographs, books, implements, WW1 and WW2 memorabilia, old newspapers: the list is endless.
Entry is free, and there will be light refreshments available. There will also be opportunities to talk with us about any aspect of local history and to see something of what we have found out about the village.”
Ian Pearce, Great Ayton Community Archaeology Project
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