PRACTICAL INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY

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PeteJ
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7 years ago

This practical course based at Plas Tan y Bwlch has been studying and recording the remains of the North Wales Slate Industry for many years now. We are currently operating at the quarries west of Llanberis where a new hydro-electric pumped storage has recently been approved at Glynrhonwy. As well as measuring and interpreting the remaining structures we will be excavating a smithy site.

Modern gizmos are used by those that have them but good old paper, pencil and tape measure has its place. There is much to keep all skills/inclinations happy. No specific experience is needed; there is plenty of help and knowledge on hand.

So why not join us? Course runs from May 27 (Sunday) to June 3. Either contact the Plas 01766 772 600, [email protected] or myself (joint tutor) [email protected]

Looking to the future, we have our eyes on Dinorwig.

Pete Jackson
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skimble
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7 years ago

Do the organisers realise that this clashes with the NAMHO conference?

grahami
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7 years ago

I'm sure someone else will pipe up, but the course is usually held the last week of July/first week in August, but has been moved by Plas administration for commercial reasons to the time given. Not without protest, but unfortunately commercial/financial requirements have priority. On the other hand the move away from the main holiday season may attract new people - it is hoped.:)

Grahami

The map is the territory - especially in chain scale.

mistericeman
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7 years ago

My dad used to attend this every year a good few years back..

Often dragging me around (as a very young kid) the places they had visited a few weeks later....

Thanks to that, a deep interest was ignited in me that continues to this day.

I must give him a nudge and tell him its still running.