Three week excavation at St Augustine’s

ARCHAEOLOGISTS from the Queen’s University are encouraging members of the public to get involved in a dig to uncover evidence of Londonderry’s development as far back as the medieval period or beyond.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Sep 2013, 18:24 BST
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For three weeks they’ll be excavating a DRD owned car park adjacent to the City Walls and St Augustine’s Church.

According to Derry City Council: “It is an ambitious undertaking as only one other archaeological dig in the City has discovered remains which can be definitively dated to the pre-plantation period.

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“Whatever is found, it is hoped that local people can get involved in their heritage and enjoy being a part of the dig team or just dropping in to take a look and to see how it is progressing.”

For more information you can contact Museum and Heritage Services at Derry City Council on 028 71 365151 or the North West Volunteer Center at 22 Bishop St., Tel: 02871 271017.