The Big Dig

Year 3 excavate ruins in Witton Park

Today Year 3 pupils visited Archaeologists from the University of Salford at Witton Park.

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They learnt about about Witton House, which was built in 1800 by Henry Fielden.

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The girls and boys helped excavate the remains of the house and found it extremely exciting!

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They even managed to uncover pieces of roof tiles along with many other items.