THE
DIG
An exciting dig at -
MAY 07
2022
2022
Crawley
Hampshire
Crawley in Hampshire
Searching all spring barley fields on May 7th as crops behind due to lack of rain
The Dig
Dig confirmed for May 07
The fields on Saturday:
Field 1. The Oil Depot field. 57-acres
Field 2. The Village Field. 45-acres
Field3. The small barn field plus others
THE FIELDS
As the spring barley crops have hardley grown due to lack of rain, we are able to search all SB crops on the farm.
There will be a variety of fields to go over on May 07 including the Oil Depot field, the field opposite the duck pond, the field left of the green tank and the field to the left of the small barn. There could be others too but will have to check on the day.
DRY GROUND
With such dry ground conditions, we will need to look into the best programs or settings for our machines so there is plenty of time to research this. Please note that the farm has always been a very quiet site but perseverance can pay off.
It is unusual for us to be out in May so this will be a welcome interlude from armchair detecting. The forecast hints at showers between now and then which might may a difference but however you look at this dig, a return to this site will always be welcomed by the Crawley fans. Signals are far and few between though.
LOCAL HISTORY
Coming soon...
HISTORY
Interesting Facts
CROP MARKS
Folly Farm field is situated south of the square woodland known as Peach Hill, a Romano-British camp.
Seen on aerial photography, a double curvilinear features passes from here, through our field in a southerly direction and can bee seen here
RESEARCH
OTHER SOURCES
DIG TIMES
Start time : 9.30am
It is important that you do not arrive earlier than 8.30am as we will be busy putting out direction signs.
End time : Dusk
DIRECTIONS
POST CODE
SO21 2PL
WHAT3WORDS
stubble.cassettes.worms
Head for the village duck pond then follow the road sign in the direction of Kings Somborne. Turn left at our signs.
PARKING
Parking at the green barn as it is central to the fields but will have to walk 1/4 mile to most.
INFORMATION
toilets
We put up a wind break for ladies use only. The nearest loos will be found at the closest filling station or pub.
dogs
Dogs are welcome but must be on leads.
DIG FEE
MEMBERS £20
GUESTS £23
UNDER 16s 1/2 PRICE
UNDER 12s FREE
NON-DETECTOR USERS FREE
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
