Come and learn to dowse for archaeology, and for Britain's pre-history; about a fascinating lost civilisation.

This two-day practical course is aimed at providing the dowsing methodologies and skills to study the archaeology of pre Roman Britain.

Discover the roads (leylines), buildings and culture that existed before the Romans arrived.

Following the publication of Geoff Crockford & Nigel Hughes' book on the subject in 2008, we are sure you will want to come and learn how to find henges, or druidic temples,  using our own examples at Assington Mill.   Associated with henges are many other  items, such as dolmens, underground streams, wells and ceremonial trackways - all identifiable through dowsing.

We shall also look at the pre-historic village and plot out the round houses, food eaten, pets etc.

Some dowsing experience would be useful, so that you can get quick responses and be able to work out the archaeology of the site.

What to bring: wellington boots and warm and waterproof clothing, including a (sun) hat and gloves, as we shall be outdoors most of the time.

List of recommended books:
The Divining Hand by Christopher Bird.  This book is a classic but is for readers who are interested in the history and development of dowsing.  It covers the experiments that have been done to try and explain dowsing.
The D-Force, by Vincent Reddish is another book dealing with a scientific investigation of dowsing.  It is specialised and does not deal with practical aspects.
The Complete Guide to Dowsing, by George Applegate is a good text for those interested in the practical aspects of dowsing.  It is non-scientific but practical and widely used.
Dowsing, New Light on an Ancient Art, by Tom Williamson is both practical and discussive dealing in particular with the human magnetic sense.  It is written for the general reader.
Water Divining and Other Dowsing, by Ralph Whitlock is a good practical guide but no theoretical background.