THE
DIG
An exciting dig at -
SATURDAY
21 SEPTEMBER
2024
WENDOVER
Hale Lane
BUCKINGHAMHIRE
2024
2024
Dig confirmed
WENDOVER
The Dig
Hale Lane Field: 21 acres of short subble
The Village Windmill Field: 22 acres of short stubble
The Hill Fort Field: 27 acres of short stubble
WENDOVER
HALE LANE
Starts: 9.30am & Ends: Dusk.
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The three fields are situated at the foot of Boddington Iron Age hill fort and on the outskirts of medieval Wendover.
The three fields at our Hale Lane location in Wendover in Buckinghamshire have just been harvested. I took a drive over yesterday to check the stubble and was glad to see it is very short. As the BBC's Sunday weather forecast says rain and thundery showers all day we have switched to a Saturday dig this week instead.
LOCAL HISTORY
HISTORY
Interesting Facts
I came across a fascinating article whilst researching Wendover and it is well worth a look. The Roman monument mentioned was found by the club; a Roman cremation burial at Wellick Farm east of the town. The report is here
The three fields on Saturday are the nearest you can get to Wendover's medieval markets and fairs. They have produced numerous hammered coins for us over the years but recently a gold hammered and a Celtic silver unit have surprised us.
RESEARCH
OTHER SOURCES
DIRECTIONS
Post Code: HP22 6NE
What3Words ///nest.windmill.dollar
Our dig signs are off the junction of the B4009 Tring Road and Hale Road. The field entrance is Hale Lane. Go to Wendover High Street and head for the clock tower at the end of the street. Follow the road signs for Halton and Hale Road is 100yds on the right. Parking is on the field and suitable for all vehicles.
Dig for the day £21 / Kids are 1/2 price / walk- ons free
Starts: 9.30am & Ends: Dusk.
PARKING
On stubble field. Suitable for all vehicles
toilets
We put up a wind break for the ladies
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
The latest Google Earth imagery for you on this section.
Your fields are mainly shown on the aerial photo on the left. Sometimes the view is only approximate though but is near enough for you to do your research.
OTHER SOURCES
OUR DIG SIGNS
The Weekend Wanderers dig signs are designed to be highly visible against the foliage backdrop. FIELD ENTRANCE signs are placed at the entrance with signs further down the road to give you plenty of notice that your turning is near.
Pete's Bees
Local honey for sale at the dig produced from Pete's apiaries in North Hampshire
