measuring for the trench 2007's dig in the Edward Jenner Museum gardens revealed two skeletons. What, we wondered, would 2008 bring? A Saxon nunnery was top of the wishlist for the archaeology team from Bristol University and for museum staff!
2007
measuring for the trench
Measuring up for the trench, 20th May 20082007 Skeleton number one Measuring up for the trench, 20th May 2008
A drainthe wallrain
27th May 08 'What's that bit that looks like a drain....?' 'Er...a drain'27th May 08 The wall of ....what?28th May 08 Rain stopped play
Hard at work horse furniture Edward II coin
4th June 08 From the museum garden: horse furniture... ...and, from Nelmes' paddock, an Edward II coin.

To watch a short film of the archaeologists at work, including Dr Stuart Prior explaining the site, go to Fiona Kam Meadley's website.