Bamburgh Research Project
“Bringing the past to life for everyone”
“Bamburgh is the citadel around which all Northumbrian history gathers.” - Freeman
Welcome!
The Bamburgh Research Project is an archaeological project set up in 1996 to investigate the history of Bamburgh through a systematic archaeological investigation of the Castle and its environs.
Get Involved!
The 2008 excavation season runs June, July, and August. If you would like to get involved to gain excavation experience or learn more about the site you are welcome to attend our annual training school. Please visit the Get Involved section of this web site for information and dates.
Watch This!
Go to Media to watch short films produced by the BRP Media Department and to learn more about the archaeology of the site, important finds, and the social side of things.
Go to Media to view “The Bamburgh Experience”, a promotional film by Esper films made in association with the BRP Media Department and with special thanks to York St. John's University Film & TV course.
Read this!
AD 500 to AD 1500 The Bamburgh Research Project has published a book on the archaeology of Bamburgh Castle, which we recommend prospective students and volunteers to read. Find out more and order a copy of, The Archaeology of the Fortress of Bamburgh.
Bamburgh Research Project: Bringing the past to life for everyone.