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The Quarry Pool, Shrewsbury – statement Tues 26 July pm
Invitation to take part in Nesscliffe Hill archaeological excavations as universities return

Archaeologists from the Universities of Oxford and Southampton are returning to Nesscliffe Hill to continue their excavations – and are offering curious…
News from our partners: Last chance to see history in action at this year’s Shrewsbury Castle dig

News from our partners Castle Studies Trust, and University Centre Shrewsbury People are urged not to miss their chance to see history…
Blog: Shrewsbury Castle dig diary: Day 7 – 24 July 2022

As your regular blogger isn’t here this Sunday, the task has fallen to me to tell you of the day’s progress, which…
Blog: Shrewsbury Castle dig diary: Day 6 – 23 July 2022

It may not be often that a day on a dig starts off, on top of a Medieval castle motte ,with a…
Severn Valley Country Park and The Mere in Ellesmere awarded the coveted Green Flag Award

Today Shropshire Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for both Severn Valley Country Park near Alveley, and The Mere…
Blog: Shrewsbury Castle dig diary: Day 5 – 22 July 2022

As the Curtain wall trench comes to a close interest turns to the motte top, where there is still a lot to…
Blog: Shrewsbury Castle dig diary: Day 4 – 21 July 2022

The good weather held for the fourth day of excavations, with cloud cover and moderate temperatures. Though there were few finds for…
Blog: Shrewsbury Castle dig diary: Day 3 – 20 July 2022

The objective for the dig today was to continue through the layers of trench 4 in order to find the features shown…
Science behind children’s summer reading challenge

Children aged from four to 11 across Shropshire are being encouraged to get involved in a science and innovation-themed Summer Reading Challenge.…