This summer Silverwood Camp was investigated by a team of archaeologists assisted by local volunteers. Originally it was the site of New Hall at Silkstone, the old hall having been destroyed by fire. Before the scouts got it - and in connection with the First World War - it was a major army camp - inextricably linked to the Barnsley Pals Battalion, and such illustrious things.
The team investigating it were from a small private company called Elmet Archaeology based at Wath-on-Dearne. The same team have done work discreetly and publicly all around here, including important stuff at New Lodge (the New Lodge was actually a place belonging to Monk Bretton Priory), Monk Bretton Priory, and Stainborough.
Elmet Archaeology are the driving force behind a history and archaeology group which meet in Wath-on-Dearne around monthly. The group has interesting talks and members get involved with all sorts of related activities. I recommend seeing the Elmet Archaeology website for more information at - http://www.elmetarchaeology.co.uk/
Tomorrow - Wednesday 10 September 2014 - is their next meeting - it should be interesting - and if you aspire to having a go at Time Team type activities - they are a good place to start.
The Editor.
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