Members of the public on a guided tour of the 2017 dig site© Rob Freeman
A chance to unearth Skipton’s hidden WW1 past with a behind the scenes look at the latest archaeological dig taking place on the site of the town’s First World War training and POW camp.
• Guided tours on the hour
• Pick up a trowel and get involved in the dig
• WW1 re-enactor
• Bring your own finds for ID by professional archaeologists.
FREE to attend
Location of the dig site is next to The Coach House at top of Raikeswood drive (BD23 1NA).
Location of dig site show In blue© North Yorkshire County Council Library Services
The Raikeswood camp dig 2018 is organised by the Craven and the First World Project and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.