Day 3

After a delay of two days, owing to the fact that vital fencing equipment was late arriving, the Oystermouth Castle 2010 excavation is finally underway. During the two-day wait however, the volunteers, who consist of students and members of the public, were introduced to a variety of archaeological techniques and practices, so the waiting time was well spent. Work has now begun on trench one, which is located at the font end of the castle outside the gatehouse, and trenches four and five, which are located at the back of the castle. De-turfing is well underway, and everyone is now eager to get on with some real archaeology! Will we uncover any traces of a Norman motte and bailey or an earlier fortification? Watch this space!!
Mark Lambert, Cardiff Student