Thread by @HS2ltd

Before we build bridges, tunnels, tracks and stations, an unprecedented amount of archaeological work will take place along the line of route. HS2’s #archaeology programme is the UK’s largest ever. 1/9 hs2.org.uk/archaeology/ #HS2digs

Over the next two years, 1,000 plus archaeologists and specialists will explore and record over 60 archaeological sites along the route. They’ll reveal over 10,000 years of British history. #HS2digs 2/9

#HS2digs archaeology sites will range from the Prehistoric period, through Roman Britain, the Anglo-Saxon and Medieval ages, and the Industrial Revolution, to World War Two. 3/9

HS2’s archaeology programme is Europe’s biggest dig. It will provide insight into the everyday lives of the historic people and communities who made modern Britain. #HS2Digs 4/9

Over the next two years, #HS2digs will explore over 60 archaeological sites. Watch out for: the Romano-British town near Aylesbury, the abandoned Anglo-Saxon church and a #WW2 bombing decoy site. 5/9

#HS2digs will respectfully excavate 3 known burial grounds – revealing the lives of people who lived in during times of great significance and growth. All artefacts and human remains will be treated with the dignity, care and respect they deserve. 6/9

We’ll share #HS2digs archaeological discoveries - linking the past, present and future. Community open days, expert lectures, school visits and online channels will allow people to understand their history and see archaeologists at work. 7/9

1000 plus archaeologists and specialists will work on #HS2digs. Traineeships, #apprenticeships and volunteer days will give more access to cutting-edge techniques. The legacy: new archaeologists, discoveries and a trove of artefacts. 8/9

#HS2digs shows HS2 is more than a railway. Its positive impact on the UK includes enriching our cultural heritage and leaving a legacy for the future. hs2.org.uk/archaeology/ 9/9