Achill Archaeological Field School, Ireland, 2018
Provided by: Achill Archaeological Field School
Overall rating: 10
based on 1 reviews
Program Description
The Achill Archaeological Field School (estd. 1991) is a training school for archaeology students accredited by the National University of Ireland, Galway. Our mission is to promote the discipline of archaeology through academic and field-based study programs that combine in-depth training with state-of-the art archaeological research. The Field School supplements field-based learning with weekly field trips to local sites and monuments and provides a series of evening lectures, seminars, and conferences on topics of historical and archaeological interest. We offer 12, 6, 4 and 2 week accredited courses, introductory and trainee supervisor courses, with up to 9 Semester Hour Credits available.
In 2018 we are undertaking two excavations examining historic settlements on Achill Island. The first is the pre-Famine village at Keem Bay. Circa 1838 there were 40 buildings at the settlement, but shortly after the Famine, in the 1850's, these were cleared and a geometric 'improved' landscape was laid out. This ongoing research provides an unparalleled glimpse into everyday life in pre-Famine Ireland, and offers a significant challenge to popular perceptions of the period The second is at the older abandoned sand-hills settlement at Caraun Point on the north of Achill Island. The excavation will answer some important questions about the development of vernacular settlements and building traditions on Ireland’s Atlantic coast.
In 2018 we are undertaking two excavations examining historic settlements on Achill Island. The first is the pre-Famine village at Keem Bay. Circa 1838 there were 40 buildings at the settlement, but shortly after the Famine, in the 1850's, these were cleared and a geometric 'improved' landscape was laid out. This ongoing research provides an unparalleled glimpse into everyday life in pre-Famine Ireland, and offers a significant challenge to popular perceptions of the period The second is at the older abandoned sand-hills settlement at Caraun Point on the north of Achill Island. The excavation will answer some important questions about the development of vernacular settlements and building traditions on Ireland’s Atlantic coast.
Highlights
*New 2018 Achill Scholarship worth $2000*Spectacular location on the Wild Atlantic Way.
*The courses provide a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of archaeological excavation and recording.
*All accredited courses include specialist courses e.g. ceramics analysis, archaeological illustration, GIS, photogrammetry.
*Classes are supplemented by local and national field trips.
*Weekly lecture series on Irish archaeology supplemented by additional fortnightly guest lectures from a range of experts.
What`s Included
Course fees includes tuition, accommodation in our superior, fully equipped self-catering building, materials, local transport, lectures and seminars as well as academic credit.Subjects
Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Irish StudiesOther Programs From The Same Provider
Program Locations
Dooagh, Achill Island, Ireland
Overall rating
10
Experience
10
Program Administration
10
Living Conditions
10
Cultural Immersion
10
Social Life
10
Health and Safety
10
Program Details
Provider:
Achill Archaeological Field School
Location
- Ireland: Dooagh, Achill Island
School Term:
Summer
Languages:
English
Participants:
WorldWide
Cost:
€1975 (2 weeks)-€7800 (12 weeks)
Achill Archaeological Field School - Program Reviews
The entire staff is welcoming, friendly, and willing to help with whatever you need. The site director, Eve, in combination with the other experts that come to the school for a lecture or workshop and the academic director Theresa, the experience is both educational, interesting, and a lot of fun. I learned so much about Irish archaeology and methods of archaeological excavation in the six weeks I was there that will be invaluable to my future academic plans. In the six-week program, there is a great balance between field work, lab work, and in-class learning. Being on site is a great experience and the weekly field trips enable students to learn about the surrounding area as well.
I loved my experience with Achill Archaeological Field School and would recommend it to anyone interested in archaeology, Ireland, or Irish history.
So Much to Learn on one of the Most Beautiful Places on Earth
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, On: 13 Apr 2018 | Yes, I would recommend this programThe entire staff is welcoming, friendly, and willing to help with whatever you need. The site director, Eve, in combination with the other experts that come to the school for a lecture or workshop and the academic director Theresa, the experience is both educational, interesting, and a lot of fun. I learned so much about Irish archaeology and methods of archaeological excavation in the six weeks I was there that will be invaluable to my future academic plans. In the six-week program, there is a great balance between field work, lab work, and in-class learning. Being on site is a great experience and the weekly field trips enable students to learn about the surrounding area as well.
I loved my experience with Achill Archaeological Field School and would recommend it to anyone interested in archaeology, Ireland, or Irish history.