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On this day: archaeological dig commences at Monk Fryston Hall
On this day in 2015, the York Press reported that an archaeological dig had begun in the grounds of a Yorkshire village.
The project, named Finding Fryston, saw volunteers and archaeologists dig in the grounds of Monk Fryston Hall, in Fryston.
Simon Tomson, the site's director of archaeology, was to lead free training days for volunteers, who, once trained, would be able to join in on the dig.
Mr Tomson said: "This site is really productive and offers something for everyone: a safe space to work, a long period of history to unearth, and puzzling questions to answer as artefacts and structures emerge."
Ray Newton, chairman of Monk Fryston Time Team, the group behind the Finding Fryston project, said: "We are delighted that so many people want to get involved with our project."
The project was funded by a Heritage Lottery grant, without which Mr Newton said it would not have been possible.
Ceramic specialist Dr Chris Cumberpatch was to help analyse finds and lead handling and sorting training days.
Having already paid a visit to the site, and examined some pot sherds, he said: "This is a really exciting project.
"The sherds I have examined look like a solid early medieval assemblage, mainly local but with some regional imports."
