From the Trenches: Inclusive Discovery at the Farm Green Dig
From the Trenches: Inclusive Discovery at the Farm Green Dig By Gemma Ward& Felicity Thompson In December 2025, we finalized the Impact Study for a project very close to our hearts: the Farm Green Dig in Bevendean, Brighton. What began as an archaeological evaluation of a medieval farm complex quickly grew into something much larger—a vibrant, shared community experience that proved archaeology is, above all, about people. A Vision for Accessible Archaeology When we set out to deliver this dig, our primary goal was to ensure that heritage wasn't just something to be observed, but something to be done by everyone. We rooted the project in "playful engagement," breaking down the traditional barriers that often keep community members from participating in professional-level fieldwork. Over the course of the project, we saw this vision come to life: * Intergenerational Discovery: Our participants ranged in age from 3 to 93, bringing a true sense of community ...