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THE EXCAVATION OF THE SITE OF OLD SARUM. 



The systematic excavation of the site of Old Sarum has been 

 recently undertaken by the Society of Antiquaries, with the 

 cordial co-operation of the Wiltshire Archaeological Society. It will 

 of necessity be a work entailing much labour and expense, and will, 

 if sufficient funds are forthcoming, be continued for several years. 

 The direction of the work has been placed in the hands of Lieut- 

 Col. Hawley, F.S.A., and Messrs. W. H. St. John Hope, M.A., and 

 Mill Stephenson, F.S.A., the three delegates appointed by the 

 Society of Antiquaries, one of whom will always be present to 

 superintend the actual work of excavation. It is proposed that 

 the whole site, that of the Norman Castle, Cathedral, and City, as 

 well as the earlier earthworks, and whatever remains may exist 

 on the hill of the Saxon, Eoman, and Prehistoric periods, shall be 

 scientifically and exhaustively examined. 



A Local Committee of nineteen members, representing the Dean 

 and Chapter, the City of Salisbury, the Wiltshire Archaeological 

 Society and the County at large, has been formed to assist the 

 work and to help in the collection of funds. The Society of 

 Antiquaries has issued an appeal to its Fellows, and established a 

 Kesearch Fund, from which grants will be made for this and other 

 ! excavations. As, however, a large sum will be required annually, 

 a Special Wiltshire Fund has been opened, and the Local Committee 

 appeal to all who are interested in the archaeology of the county 

 to support this important work. 



Subscribers are asked, if possible, to promise an annual sub- 

 scription for three years, and to send in their subscriptions for the 

 current year as soon as may be to the Treasurer. 



All subscribers of 10s. a year and upwards will have the right 



of free entry for themselves and their families to the excavations. 



Cheques should be sent to the Hon. Treasurer of the Fund, 



Mr. M. H. W. Devenish, Wilts and Dorset Bank, Salisbury; and 



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