TEENAGERS in the Tyne Valley are being offered the chance to try archaeology 'hands on'.
Historic England is giving a £10,000 grant to fund ten bursary places on the 2022 and 2023 digs at the Vindolanda Roman settlement, as part of the celebrations for the Hadrian's Wall 1900 Festival.
The bursaries are open to students aged 16-19 in full time education at Haydon Bridge High School, Queen Elizabeth High School in Hexham and William Howard School in Brampton.
Pupils who graduated from these schools last summer are also eligible to apply.
The bursaries will cover a two-week placement at the popular annual excavation, working alongside experienced archaeologists, as well as an allowance for food and travel. The placements will take place in April and August.
Mike Collins, Historic England's Lead on Hadrian's Wall, said: "We're delighted to be working with the Vindolanda Trust on this project, which will give young people the chance to discover the archaeology on their doorstep.
"It's a great opportunity to explore the local significance of Hadrian's Wall and find connections with people who lived in the same place, thousands of years ago."
Anyone who meets the eligibility criteria can apply for a bursary by completing the application form on the Vindolanda website at www.vindolanda.com
The closing date is February 18.
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