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Take part in an archaeological dig to unearth historic ruins along the Grand Union Canal in Southall, with DigVentures and Canal & River Trust.

Archaeologists are coming to Southall to unearth the historic ruins of the Lockkeeper’s Cottage. These ruins are going to be converted into a new community garden for everyone to enjoy along the Southall Wellbeing Way.

What did these historic ruins originally look like? Will the dig uncover any historical clues about who lived here? Was there a garden? Can the evidence that is uncovered inspire the design of the new community garden?

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Here's a unique chance to participate in an actual archaeological excavation, experience archaeology firsthand, and contribute to the rediscovery of a missing piece of local history. All of this is available right on your doorstep in Southall.

Friday and Saturday sessions are designed for adults aged 18+ and young people aged 14-17. Young people aged 14-17 must be accompanied at all times by an adult. No previous knowledge or experience is required.

Sunday sessions are designed for families with children aged 9+. Everyone attending must have booked a place.

Free event

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Sign up to join the dig and you’ll learn how to search for buried evidence along with our friendly team of archaeologists. Come along and you will:

• Find out how archaeologists search for the past, and what happens to the discoveries
• Dig with archaeologists to help unearth the historic ruins
• Search for clues to who lived here, and how the ruins originally looked
• Create a map of the layout and any finds we discover
• Use the evidence to help design a new community garden – inspired by the history beneath it

You must book to join the dig at digventures.com.

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This archaeological dig is happening as part of canalside improvements at a number of locations along the Grand Union Canal (including the site of the dig) to create the Southall Wellbeing Way – a green corridor that wraps around Southall, allowing local people to step away from the urban streets and connect with nature.

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