Application Instructions for students and volunteers 2010

(Stanford students contact Michael Shanks - mshanks @ stanford.edu - http://michaelshanks.org)

Season dates: July 4, 2010 - July 31, 2010

Application Deadline: February 15, 2010

A brand new major archaeological project is currently seeking enthusiastic excavation volunteers to work in a part of the Roman frontier that includes Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site. The Binchester Roman Fort Excavation Project is excavating the fort and expansive town near Durham, located in one of the richest archaeological landscapes in the world. Covered periods include the prehistoric and Iron Age, the Roman occupation, and the early Medieval period including the origins of Arthur’s Britain.

The project represents an international partnership between scholars at Stanford University (USA) and Durham University (UK). Volunteers will spend 4 weeks excavating, processing artifacts, and visiting key archaeological sites in this area of the Hadrian’s Wall frontier zone.

The cost of $ 4,000 (USD) covers housing in the Medieval town of Durham, all meals, archaeological instruction, and weekend field trips. Flights and travel to Durham are not included. Academic accreditation is possible (see our website).

To apply, send the following to binchester-devore@stanford.edu

1. Your name, email, and birth date (minimum age is 18)

2. An unofficial transcript (if applicable) (If can not be attached to email, you can mail it to: 
   The Binchester Project
   Stanford Archaeology Center
   Stanford University
   Building 500
   488 Escondido Mall
   Stanford CA 94305

3. Names and email contact information for two references we can contact

4. Your responses to the following questions:

• Why do you want to be a part of the Binchester Archaeological Project?
• What archaeological and/or vocational experience do you have that might be valuable on the Project? (Please note that no previous archaeological experience is necessary)
• Give an example of when the arts or history or an idea changed the way you perceive the world.
• Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself?

All application materials are due February 15, 2010. Soon after that date, we will contact all applicants and let them know if we are able to offer them a space on the team.