Mercian Archaeological Services CIC

Archaeological research company specialising in training, field schools, experience opportunities, community archaeology & public involvement.

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

"Exploring Landscape Archaeology" course
2026.
ON SALE NOW
https://t.co/9mzh3SAr6N
2026 Dates:
Week 1: 11th - 15th May
Week 2: 18th - 22nd May
Week 3: 5th - 9th October
£375 per person per week.
See website for details and further information.

#Archaeology
#History
#landscape

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

Upcoming Conference 2025:
"Current Archaeology Research in the Midlands and Beyond".

2 days spotlighting the dynamic archaeological research by @MercianArch and @NottmTrentUni across UK, Midlands & Egypt.

At Nottm Trent Clifton Campus, Sat 22 & Sun 23 Nov '25

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

Archaeological Experience Days 2026
The perfect #Christmas gift for the budding Archaeologist in your life!
at @KingJohnsPalace #SherwoodForest
https://t.co/opYm8LDt2P
2026 dates:
Apr: Sat 18
Wk Days: 20 21 22 23 24
Sat 25
May: Sat 9
Oct: Sat 10 Sat 17
£75 per day
see website

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

"Exploring Landscape Archaeology" course
2026.
ON SALE NOW
https://t.co/9mzh3SAYWl
2026 Dates:
Week 1: 11th - 15th May
Week 2: 18th - 22nd May
Week 3: 5th - 9th October
£375 per person per week.
See website for details and further information.

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

*BOOK NOW!*
Bainbridge Archaeological Training Excavation 2026
https://t.co/FiPjPozjiR
Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
2026 dates:
Week 1: 7 -11 Sept
Week 2: 14 - 18 Sept

£495 per week, £395 students

#bucketlist #archaeology #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #YorkshireDales

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

The Sherwood Forest Archaeology Field School
ON SALE NOW!

Come and join the best Archaeology field school around!

https://t.co/bAhKGZbrCF

2026 Dates:

Wk 1: 20- 24 Jul
Wk 2: 27 - 31 Jul
Wk 3: 10 - 14 Aug

£495 for a week £395 students

#bucketlist #archaeology

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

ON SALE NOW
Welby Archaeological Training Excavation 2026
https://t.co/W88gwaAv9S
Join @Mercianarch in the beautiful Leicester countryside for this week-long training excavation, which focuses on the teaching of archaeological excavation methods.
£495 per person, or £395 students

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

Have you or a friend always wanted to try Archaeology??
Well now you can...
Experience Digging days 2025
11th and 18th October,
On Sale Now!!!
https://t.co/IjZo9Wh3z1
£75 per person
(at the King John’s Palace Excavation in Sherwood Forest)
Please see the website to book.

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

Exploring Landscape Archaeology Course
ON SALE NOW!
https://t.co/01W913gNy2
To book see website.
In the heart of Sherwood Forest.

2025:
6th - 10th October

2026:
Week 1: 11th - 15th May
Week 2: 18th - 22nd May

#lifelonglearningjourney #bucketlist #archaeology #archaeologylife

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

*BOOK NOW!*
Bainbridge Archaeological Training Excavation 2025
https://t.co/FiPjPozR8p
Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
2025 dates:
Week 1: 8th-12th September
Week 2: 15th-19th September

#bucketlist #archaeology #staycation #history #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #YorkshireDales

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

The Sherwood Forest Archaeology Field School
ON SALE NOW!

Come and join the best archaeology field school around!

https://t.co/bAhKGZbrCF

2025 Dates:

Wk A: 21- 25 Jul
Wk B: 28 Jul - 1 Aug
Wk C: 4 - 8 Aug
Wk D: 11 - 15 Aug

See the website to book

#bucketlist #archaeology

[Robin Hood C21st @EzekialBone]

It is not so much 'Who was #Robinhood?' but more a case of 'Who IS Robin Hood?!' 🎯 Discover more: Robin Hood Town Tour 🏹Alternate Saturdays as the summer🌞returns. Ends with finest ales @TriptoJerusalem 🍻 @VisitNotts @VisitEngland @No1tingham @NottinghamTIC 🎥 @JurassicParkin

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

A chance to make a real difference! Your support can help someone from a disadvantaged background attend an Archaeological field school for FREE. Every pound/dollar counts! Please share and donate. https://t.co/kzkyROll5z

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

Yesterday, we celebrated the launch of National Sherwood Forest Day (20 Feb).
Our very own @AndyGaunt_ was a key speaker at the event and is pictured here with @MichelleWelshMP & a copy of the Early Day Motion declaring the day. A big thanks to everyone involved!
#sherwoodforest

[Robin Hood C21st @EzekialBone]

Netherlands review 🏹'#Nottingham has surprised us positively, what a nice city! @NFFC match at the legendary City Ground was a unique experience! And the #Robinhood Town Tour was great! Informative with humour, discovered both above and below Nottingham!' Joris R 🎯 @VisitNotts

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

ON SALE NOW
Welby Archaeological Training Excavation 2025
https://t.co/UNL4Wnp8NN
Join @Mercianarch in the beautiful Leicester countryside for this week-long training excavation, which focuses on the teaching of archaeological excavation methods.
£450 per person, or £350 students

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

You can find out about our bursary scheme here https://t.co/Ndo1JBQFtm

And about our corporate sponsorship scheme which runs parallel to this fundraiser.

We thank you to everyone who has donated so far.

Thank you for your time reading this and really hope you will help.😁

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

Please help us raise money for our sponsored Archaeological Field School bursaries in Sherwood Forest. To increase inclusivity and to allow people from disadvantaged backgrounds to experience archaeology:
https://t.co/NGaVViExXL
#gofundme #sponsored #fundraising #fundraiser

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

Your donation will help towards offering someone from a disadvantaged area within 6 miles of the site in Sherwood Forest, a potentially life-changing opportunity.

Every £450 raised = a fully funded place

#community #nottinghamshire #archaeologylife #Archaeology

[Mercian Archaeological Services CIC @MercianArch]

The Sherwood Forest Archaeology Field School
ON SALE NOW!

Come and join the best Archaeology field school around!

https://t.co/bAhKGZbZsd

2025 Dates:

Wk A: 21- 25 Jul
Wk B: 28 Jul - 1 Aug
Wk C: 4 - 8 Aug
Wk D: 11 - 15 Aug

See website to book

#bucketlist #archaeology