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View our photographic galleries of the 2007 Fieldschool at Historic Dilston.
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A line of 2008 Fieldschool merchandise is now available from our Spreadshirt Shop!
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W3C Info |
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All effort has been made to make this site as interoperable as possible, and we have adhered to W3C Guidelines. If however you find an error on this webpage, please contact NPA with the details.
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| NPA Field School 2008 |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
Please click on the links below for our frequently asked questions:
| How do I qualify? |
To qualify for the field school you need to be 18 years of age; if you are 16-18 you may join but parental consent is required (please fill in the form on the website).
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| Do I need any previous experience? |
No previous experience is necessary as all basic recording and excavating tuition will be carried out on site by our experienced field staff.
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| What are the dates for 2008? |
The intended dates for the project are scheduled to begin on Monday, 12th May 2008 and run until Friday, 26th September 2008.
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| When can I come and for how long? |
Two consecutive weeks are the minimum amount of time required. Applicants can be accepted for longer than a two week period, but only after direct consultation as places are limited, and extended stay must be pre-arranged.
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| How can I apply? |
Membership of the North Pennines Heritage Trust is mandatory to join the field school. This would mean that you are covered by the Trust’s Public Liability Insurance Policy, which will protect you during all site works. Please fill in the membership form on www.npht.com.
Please also fill in the online field school application form and send payment for both the field school and membership (e.g. £220 + £10), to: Paul Mercer, Education Officer, NPHT, Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre, Nenthead, Alston, Cumbria CA9 3PD or email: education@npht.com. Tel: 01434 382037. Full payment will be required to secure a place by a fixed date prior to the commencement of the field school. Please apply as early as possible as places are very limited.
Click here to view the field school application form.
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| How much will it cost? |
£110 each week per person, (two week minimum stay). This will cover accommodation and tuition, but not food. Reduced rates may be available for those who organise their own living arrangements.
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| Payment Methods |
Payment is by cheque drawn on a British Bank, payable to North Pennines Heritage Trust. If you need to pay from another country please contact us and we will advise you. We are now able to accept credit card payments through our PAYPAL account. Please make payment to "info@npht.com" on the paypal website . Click here to pay by credit card on the paypal website.
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| Travel Arrangements |
If prior arrangement are made, local pick ups can be arranged via our education officer Paul Mercer, Tel: 01434 382037. The nearest international airport is at Newcastle to the east and the nearest train station is in Brampton to the north-west. Those using public transport may like to try the following website www.traveline.org.uk but please note that the possibility of a Sunday bus service to Nenthead is not likely.
- Driving from Penrith
Exit M6 at J40. Take the exit for A66 East. At the roundabout take the exit for the A686, (signed Alston). In Alston turn right onto A689 at Front Street and follow signs for Nenthead which is approximately 5 miles from Alston.
- Driving from Carlisle
Leave M6 at J43. Take the exit for A69 East. At the roundabout take the third exit onto the A689. When you reach the junction with the A686 turn left to go into Alston. Turn right onto the A689 at Front Street and follow signs for Nenthead which is approximately 5 miles from Alston.
- Driving from Newcastle
Head west out of Newcastle onto the A69. Stay on the A69 until you reach the roundabout with signs for the A686. Turn left onto the A686. Once in Alston turn left onto the A689 at Front Street and follow signs for Nenthead which is approximately 5 miles from Alston.
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| Where can I stay? What facilities are available? Are meals included? Is parking available? |
There is a bunkhouse on site (see photo) which can accommodate up to twelve people. It has a small self contained kitchen in addition to shower, toilet and bunk beds, as well as a recreation room. Meals are not included so you would be staying on self catering basis. For food shopping Alston is best and is only five miles away. Parking is freely available. If you wished to make your own accommodation arrangements there are Bed and Breakfast and Hotel facilities in nearby Nenthead, Alston and Garrigill. Below is listed a few useful addresses.
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| What clothes do I need to bring? |
Excavation in Northumberland at any time of the year can be a wet experience! Warm, light-weight clothing is highly recommended. A waterproof coat may be at times necessary and stout boots to work in are mandatory. The excavations take place over summer so sun lotion and a hat to protect you from the sun is also very useful. Insect repellent is advisable, as the heather can hide lots of biting insects!
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| What is near by? |
In Nenthead village there is a Post Office, Public House, (The Miners Arms), a restaurant and a Bed and Breakfast. In Alston, the nearest town, there are a variety of shops and facilities including banks, cafes, a tourist information centre and public transport links. Directions are available on the website.
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| What is a normal working day? |
Site hours usually start at 8:30 am and continue until 4:30 pm with a 45 minute lunch break. Shorter tea-breaks also occur during the day. Work is from Monday to Friday, with weekends free.
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Contact us for more Information |
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For further information, please contact us via our office address, or phone 01434 382 045. Alternatively, you may e-mail: fieldschool@nparchaeology.co.uk
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Register Online |
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Click here to view, fill in and submit our online form:
Registration Form
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Pay Online |
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You can pay for the Fieldschool online, using PayPal. Please note that doing so requires an additional £4 per week administration fee.
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