Next summer we are excited to continue our research project studying the Monastic Midlands in County Offaly. These field schools takes a truly landscape scale approach to archaeological research. The programs will examine the geological and glacial processes that shaped the landscape in which the early saints founded their monasteries.
They will then apply a range of archaeological survey techniques to interpret the sites they left behind, recording the structures, architectural fragments and grave slabs that continue to survive at the monasteries.
The programs will also provide osteoarchaeological training, through simulated excavations, and a basic introduction to archaeological laboratory techniques.
Overall, the courses are especially suited to students interested in medieval or ecclesiastical history or those hoping to pursue a career in Cultural Resource Management (CRM), teaching as it does several core CRM survey and analytical skills.
Equally the monastic midlands summer programs are excellently suited to students with an interest in public archaeology, as it is run specifically to assist local communities in County Offaly to better understand and protect their local sites.
As the project responds to community requests content varies a little seasonally but typically includes total station and/or GPS survey, graveyard recording, architectural survey and site analyses, photogrammetry, geophysical survey and excavation skills.
Course Details Summer - Option 1
Course Dates: June 26th – July 23rd, 2024
Tuition: $ (TBC for 2024)
Location: County Offaly, Ireland
Accreditation: 8 US Credit Hours / 12 Quarter Units
Instructors: Dr Denis Shine, Dr Stephen Mandal, and associated staff.
Includes: All meals, tuition, equipment, Instruction and field trips
Application / Payment Deadline: May 24th, 2024
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Course Details Summer - Option 2
Course Dates: July 24th – August 20th, 2024
Tuition: $ (TBC for 2024)
Location: Birr, County Offaly, Ireland.
Accreditation: 8 US Credit Hours / 12 Quarter Units
Instructors: Dr Denis Shine, Dr Stephen Mandal, and associated IAFS staff
Includes: All meals, tuition, equipment instruction and field trips
Application / Payment Deadline: June 21st, 2024
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