Later Prehistoric Norfolk Project/Archaeology for Wellbeing
The Later Prehistoric Norfolk Project (LPNP) aims to place Norfolk’s prehistoric archaeology in an international context and at the same time explore the potential of archaeological projects to contribute to their participants’ health and well-being.
The Later Prehistoric Norfolk Project (LPNP) aims to place Norfolk’s prehistoric archaeology in an international context and at the same time explore the potential of archaeological projects to contribute to their participants’ health and well-being.
The Restoration Trust is supporting people who live with mental health challenges to take part in excavations led by Project Director Andy Hutcheson with Cambridge Archaeological Unit and other volunteers.
In September 2022 we joined the dig at Arminghall Henge, on the outskirts of Norwich. Participants joined seminars at the University of East Anglia, excavated on the site, canoed upriver to see the site from the water, visited the Late Neolithic flint mine at Grimes Graves and went to the Cambridge Archaeological Unit base at Cambridge University to learn about post-excavation work. A book has been published recording people’s experiences, available here:
In 2023 we hope to be part of the next excavation, at Warham Camp hill fort.
To find out more about Archaeology for Wellbeing contact Laura Drysdale: [email protected]
“I’m someone who has a real thirst for learning and knowledge. To be doing that in the great outdoors is brilliant. I have a great connection with nature which also links me with history and heritage, allowing me to be creative. It’s wonderful.”
Christopher Smith
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