This is the new blog of the Plugstreet Archaeological Project.
A Great War themed project exploring sites around Comines-Warneton and Messines in Belgium. The project is being led by members of No Man's Land - The European Group for Great War Archaeology and the Comines-Warneton Historical Society.
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Links
Monday, June 4th, 2007
Some links to sites that are integral with the project below. Those on the calling notice will have seen them already but its worth re-highlighting them:
_ http://www.auberge-ploegsteert.be/This is the Venue for the Dig meal, and Claude will be providing lunches to the team. His assistance has enabled the project to take place
_ http://www.shcwr.org/ The site of the Comines-Warneton _ http://www.peacevillage.be/ This is the accommodation for most of us in the team
_ http://www.ww1plugstreet.org/ The venue for the ‘Last Post’ ceremony on 3rd August