Events

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CAS SUMMER EXCAVATION (2009) CORNWALL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY EXCAVATIONS AT CARN GALVA AND BOSPORTHENNIS FARM The Cornwall Archaeological Society will be undertaking a two week excavation project at two National Trust owned archaeological sites in the Penwith area. The first is thought to be an ancient settlement site dating back to the Early Neolithic (c. 3800-3600 BC) located near the summit of Carn Galva. The second is the site of a probable Neolithic chambered tomb, partially excavated in 1872 by local antiquarian William Copeland Borlase and located at nearby Bosporthennis Farm. It is hoped that both excavations will throw further light on the lives of the people who lived in West Penwith during the prehistoric past, and will lead to the recovery of artefacts and dating evidence from this enigmatic time. Andy Jones, who will be directing the excavations, says that “we are hoping to find evidence relating to the way that the Penwith area was occupied some 6000 years ago, and are expecting to find artefacts such as flint, pottery and worked stone”. The project is being undertaken with the full support of the National Trust. Jon Brookes, West Penwith’s Property Manager said “we have been keen to see the investigation of these ancient sites for some time, and are very pleased to support the Cornwall Archaeological Society in their endeavours”. As part of the project there will be two open days so that the public can visit the sites whist they are being excavated, and find out what discoveries have been made. Anyone interested in attending either of these events can call the West Penwith National Trust Office for dates, times and further details on 01736 796993 (contact: Wyn Brookes)