Latest News

Some provisional information on Site 111 – the latest site at Daer which is proving to be a mystery with no finds and unusual layout. A penannular enclosure which is holding onto it's secrets. We'd love to hear your theories of what this monument could be.

We'll be continuing through the winter as there is always loads to do, record and excavate and if you would like to come along – get in touch using our contact form.

Daer Valley Excavation – Site 111

06 November 2011

Site 11 excavation
Site No 111, was originally thought to be a group of small cairns cut by the forest plough, however it has turned out to be a most unusual monument and one which still retains its secrets.

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Two new reports for Daer

09 October 2011

DAer first resoluts report cover
Daer First Results – Tam Ward - an update to the previous Daer interim report and a report on the lithics found so far from some of the Daer sites by Ian Paterson.

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Our volunteers

09 October 2011

A small introduction to some of our volunteers and why they choose to spend their weekends, come rain or shine, furthering the story of Scotland and the Scottish Borders.

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Latest update on the stone setting site

05 September 2011

volunteers excavating new Daer site
An update to our previous news item about this interesting site. We expose more of the 12m area, uncover a kerbed edge, but no finds – what can this site be?

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Previous News Items

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31-10-2010
30-11-2010
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19-08-2010
17-08-2010
08-08-2010
22-07-2010
25-06-2010
03-06-2010
16-04-2010
20-03-2010
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