Come join us at High Hunsley Deserted Medieval Village to uncover one of the most exciting archeological projects of 2023

The aim of the project is to establish the character, form and extent of the archaeological remains at the Deserted Medieval Village of High Hunsley.

The site has been identified on maps and illustrations from the 17th to the 19th centuries, with additional information from recent surveys including LIDAR mapping completed by Historic England. Beginning in 2019, a scheme of geo physical analysis and earthwork surveys were carried out by ERAS, FFWAP, Ed Denison and Ethos Heritage CIC. In 2022, a drone survey, which used infra-red, thermal and other imaging techniques, was carried out by Tony Hunt in partnership with EH CIC.

Given the number of sites of this type in the North of England, there appears be a lack of recent research carried out on settlements of this type, apart from excavations in the 1960s on Wharram Percey.

The project will provide a unique opportunity to look at a Deserted Medieval Village using the most up to date archaeological techniques.   It will allow investigation of their function, construction, phasing complexity and state of preservation,. This will allow an assessment of the significance of High Hunsley, and its potential for further investigation on a site of regional and national importance.

The project operates a carbon neutral policy and has eco toilets, solar electricity and full recycling of our waste.

Camping with full facilities is provided on site with amazing views across the Yorkshire Wolds and across the North Sea.

Costs:

Excavation: £10 per day including lunch (Under 16 Free)

Camping: £10 per day including Showers, toilets and cooking facilities

Feeding: £10 per day including tea and coffee