Visitors invited to witness archaeological dig at Attingham Park this autumn

Visitors to one of Shropshire's favourite National Trust sites will be able to see an archaeological dig in progress up close this autumn.

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Archaeological dig at National Trust Attingham Park. Volunteers Judy Gardener and volunteer Simon Walker. Organised by Nigel Baker

Archaeological investigations will take place at Attingham Park, Shrewsbury this September focusing on an area close to the previously discovered 19th Century summerhouse.

Between Wednesday, September 14, and Friday, September 23, visitors to the site will be able to see how the dig progresses over the ten-day period.

Remains of the summerhouse were first discovered on the estate in summer 2018, in proximity of the Walled Garden.

At the time there was no historical evidence of the existence of this building, which was found during routine work to create new service routes at the park.