Fieldwork Report for Phase 2 completed
CFA Archaeology have recently completed the final report detailing the archaeological work that has been undertaken as part of Phase 2. In addition to the fieldwork results the report describes the community archaeology project, itself, and describes some of the other aspects of the overall project that the project team have been, and still are, working on-historical research, oral reminiscence work, project publication, interpretation and landscaping.
CURRENT WORK........................
Historical Research and Oral Reminiscence projects
A number of volunteers have been working behind the scenes undertaking historical research and oral reminiscence work. The historical research was completed in the winter and much of the date is being incorporated into the Prestongrange Project booklet (see below), on site interpretation and an academic publication. The oral reminiscence work is currently being made into a short video and will be available in the autumn.
Publication Group
Over the course of the Spring/Summer, a number of volunteers have been busy writing up various chapters and sections for the Prestongrange Project booklet. This will be a fun, popular booklet outlining the background to the project, those involved, the results and the future. The booklet will be available in the autumn.
Interpretation Group
Work is currently being undertaken to design a series of interpretation boards at the Glassworks/Pottery site and the Harbour. Inside the Visitor Centre there will be a series of interpretation boards and an interactive, touchscreen computer which will hold information about the findings of the project, sound bites from the oral reminiscence work and fun activities for young people.
Planting Group
The reinstated excavation area is to be re-created into a quiet wildflower meadow clearing, surrounded by native trees and shrubs and accessed by a path which meanders through the woodland. The existing access to the site is to be blocked off with a wooden fence across the southern boundary of the excavation area and a new access is to be created to the east. The location of the underground flue is to be defined with sleepers and bricks and filled with either plants and/or items from the site and beach. Interpretation will be located in the clearing area to show what was found beneath the ground and what existed in the area before the trees were planted.
Video Projects
A series of videos are being created which will accompany the Prestongrange booklet. These will include a video about the project and some of those who have been involved with it; an oral reminiscence video; an introduction to archaeology for young people video (created with the East Lothian Young Archaeology Club) and; a video looking 'behind the scenes' of the project with interviews of volunteers and staff members.
