BCU dig yields archaeological finds

Birmingham City University (place of my employ) are currently in the early stages of building a major new campus in the city centre. Before the bulldozers went in a team from the University of Leicester's Archaeological Services took the opportunity, late last year, to have a look to see what they find. Stone flints indicating signs of human activity dating back some 9000 years have been found.



Photo (c) University of Leicester Archaeological Services

Evidence of wood clearing was also found in an area which would have been boggy land at the time. Clay samples are currently being examined for traces of pollen and insects and is also being radiocarbon dated. More details of the archaeological excavation can be seen here.