AMATEUR archaeologists are being called to look for treasure as part of two fascinating “archaeological finds” days taking place this Spring.
Warrington Museum and Art Gallery is hosting two of its popular “finds days” over the coming months, giving people the opportunity to bring along and share stories about some of their most interesting archaeological discoveries.
The event, organised in association with the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) enables people right across the North West to bring in their archaeological artefacts in the hope of finding out a little more about their history.
Where possible, these finds will also be identified and recorded on the PAS database by local finds liaison officer Vanessa Oakden, helping to support research on local and national archaeology being carried out both now and in the future.
Hannah White, collections assistant at the museum said: “This is a fabulous opportunity for amateur archaeologists to bring in any archaeological finds that they have to be identified by the local finds liaison officer. The finds can be recorded onto the Portable Antiquities Scheme database which is used to further archaeological knowledge and as a resource for archaeological research”.
The finds days are set to take place on Saturday January 20 and Saturday April 21 between 11am and 2.30pm.
To get involved contact the museum on 01925 442399 or email [email protected]
Finds of metal, flint and pottery of more than 300 years old are welcome, and attendees are also asked to bring details of the find spot, such as a grid reference.
