Organisers of Weymouth Dig 2026 have thanked volunteers after eight weeks of excavation. Around 150 people gave their time to the project on St Nicholas Street. The open day attracted 17-hundred local visitors, while more than 550 people visited the Finds Station.
Organisers of Weymouth Dig 2026 have thanked volunteers after eight weeks of excavation.
Around 150 people gave their time to the project on St Nicholas Street.
The open day attracted 17-hundred local visitors, while more than 550 people visited the Finds Station.
Context One says the community made the dig possible.
There’s one final chance to see the site on Wednesday afternoon.

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