4:00pm Friday 12th March 2010
An archaeological dig was carried out by pupils at Larkrise School in Trowbridge with TV archaeologist Julian Richards, of the BBC’s Meet the Ancestors .
The dig, which began on February 23, covered an area in the school grounds where an extension will be built.
Pupils divided the ground into a grid and were taught how to dig and recognise artefacts.
Teacher Penny Williams said: “The youngsters really enjoyed it. They have washed all the things we found and have been sorting them into groups.”
Mr Richards said: “We found lots of things, 19th century pottery mostly. The oldest is a clay pipe bowl from about 300 years ago. Archaeology is two things kids enjoy, playing in the dirt and finding things.”
* Larkrise has secured planning permission for three new classrooms and catering facilities in a £335,000 building project.
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