Applications have opened for a bursary scheme to give young people in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland the opportunity to take part in summer archaeological digs on Hadrian's Wall.
For the second year in a row, Historic England has worked with the Vindolanda Trust on a bursary scheme, with the aim of opening opportunities for the region's young people to try archaeology and gain new skills. Part of the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage site, the Northumberland fort is regarded as one of the most exciting archaeological sites in Europe, with archaeological remains being continuously found in its excavations - last year some very crude graffiti was found of an "explicitly carved phallus"!
However, the demand and costs of taking part; as well as places on the dig selling out very quickly; are a barrier to participation for some people, particularly those from communities along the Wall. In the bursary scheme's second year, there will be £10,000 available to fund ten young people to join the famous excavations.
