https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:51:00 -0700 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:51:00 -0700 https://www.flickr.com/ https://farm66.staticflickr.com/65535/buddyicons/32884265@N00.jpg?1653572279#32884265@N00 https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55315422988/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55315422988/" title="Gourmet Pie Cup, WWI"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55315422988_722dc87a72_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Gourmet Pie Cup, WWI" /></a></p> <p>Gourmet Pie Cup found at the First World War training camp Larkhill.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:51:00 -0700 2026-06-05T08:41:36-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55315422988 Gourmet Pie Cup, WWI <p>Gourmet Pie Cup found at the First World War training camp Larkhill.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology history armybasingprogramme military ww1 wwi worldwarone firstworldwar trainingcamp larkhill wiltshire salisbury salisburyplain find artefact 20thcentury tableware 200771 ceramic gourmet piecup https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55315422848/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55315422848/" title="Enamel bowls, WWI"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55315422848_8b66d7c65c_m.jpg" width="240" height="140" alt="Enamel bowls, WWI" /></a></p> <p>Enamel bowls found at the First World War training camp Larkhill.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:51:00 -0700 2026-06-05T08:41:30-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55315422848 Enamel bowls, WWI <p>Enamel bowls found at the First World War training camp Larkhill.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology history armybasingprogramme military ww1 wwi worldwarone firstworldwar trainingcamp larkhill wiltshire salisbury salisburyplain find artefact 20thcentury tableware 200771 enamel bowls https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55315674705/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55315674705/" title="Dickeson’s cup, WWI"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55315674705_f39673e2c8_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Dickeson’s cup, WWI" /></a></p> <p>One of three cups found at Larkhill carrying the mark of Richard Dickeson &amp; Co, one of the main civilian contractors involved in provisioning troops during the First World War.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:50:59 -0700 2026-06-05T08:39:58-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55315674705 Dickeson’s cup, WWI <p>One of three cups found at Larkhill carrying the mark of Richard Dickeson &amp; Co, one of the main civilian contractors involved in provisioning troops during the First World War.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology history armybasingprogramme military ww1 wwi worldwarone firstworldwar trainingcamp larkhill wiltshire salisbury salisburyplain find artefact 20thcentury tableware 200771 mug cup dickesons https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55315674700/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55315674700/" title="YMCA-marked crockery, WWI"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55315674700_eb1a3a5497_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="YMCA-marked crockery, WWI" /></a></p> <p>YMCA-marked crockery found at the First World War training camp Larkhill.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:50:59 -0700 2026-06-05T08:39:58-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55315674700 YMCA-marked crockery, WWI <p>YMCA-marked crockery found at the First World War training camp Larkhill.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology history armybasingprogramme military ww1 wwi worldwarone firstworldwar trainingcamp larkhill wiltshire salisbury salisburyplain find artefact 20thcentury tableware 200771 crockery mug ymca https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55315264251/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55315264251/" title="Enamel mug, WWI"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55315264251_22a9947f9d_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Enamel mug, WWI" /></a></p> <p>Enamel mug found at the First World War training camp Larkhill.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:50:59 -0700 2026-06-05T08:39:49-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55315264251 Enamel mug, WWI <p>Enamel mug found at the First World War training camp Larkhill.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology history armybasingprogramme military ww1 wwi worldwarone firstworldwar trainingcamp larkhill wiltshire salisbury salisburyplain find artefact 20thcentury tableware 200771 enamel mug https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55315421518/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55315421518/" title="Mess tin and billy can, WWI"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55315421518_6d3090ef7a_m.jpg" width="240" height="137" alt="Mess tin and billy can, WWI" /></a></p> <p>Mess tin and billy can found at the First World War training camp Larkhill.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:50:58 -0700 2026-06-05T08:39:45-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55315421518 Mess tin and billy can, WWI <p>Mess tin and billy can found at the First World War training camp Larkhill.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology history armybasingprogramme military ww1 wwi worldwarone firstworldwar trainingcamp larkhill wiltshire salisbury salisburyplain find artefact 20thcentury tableware 200771 tin billy billycan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55313501023/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55313501023/" title="Canteen Crockery, WWI"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55313501023_a7ffcd478a_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Canteen Crockery, WWI" /></a></p> <p>Items from a substantial ceramic assemblage recovered from the training camp at Larkhill. <br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:12:19 -0700 2026-06-04T08:44:09-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55313501023 Canteen Crockery, WWI <p>Items from a substantial ceramic assemblage recovered from the training camp at Larkhill. <br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology history find artefact crockery ceramic ceramics whiteware tableware plate bowl mug ww1 wwi larkhill wiltshire salisburyplain military armybasingprogramme 200771 firstworldwar https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55313576614/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55313576614/" title="War Office Marks"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55313576614_3a4977b9cd_m.jpg" width="240" height="53" alt="War Office Marks" /></a></p> <p>Backstamps found on ceramic items from the substantial assemblage at Larkhill. These stamps include the War Office marks of government approved contractors (Adderleys, Burslem Pottery and Doulton), dating between 1914 and 1917.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:12:18 -0700 2026-06-04T08:43:59-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55313576614 War Office Marks <p>Backstamps found on ceramic items from the substantial assemblage at Larkhill. These stamps include the War Office marks of government approved contractors (Adderleys, Burslem Pottery and Doulton), dating between 1914 and 1917.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology history find artefact crockery ceramic ceramics whiteware tableware backstamp stamp manufacturers manufacturersmarks waroffice adderleys doulton burslempottery ww1 wwi larkhill wiltshire salisburyplain military armybasingprogramme 200771 firstworldwar https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55307012329/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55307012329/" title="‘Diploma&#039; Condensed Milk Tin"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55307012329_3e6799cfb2_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="‘Diploma&#039; Condensed Milk Tin" /></a></p> <p>'Diploma’ brand condensed milk tin, one of two found during the excavation of a First World War training camp at Lark Hill, Wiltshire. 'Diploma' was a product of Wiltshire United Dairies, a company formed at the end of the 19th century by the amalgamation of several dairy companies.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:22:32 -0700 2026-06-01T08:17:25-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55307012329 ‘Diploma' Condensed Milk Tin <p>'Diploma’ brand condensed milk tin, one of two found during the excavation of a First World War training camp at Lark Hill, Wiltshire. 'Diploma' was a product of Wiltshire United Dairies, a company formed at the end of the 19th century by the amalgamation of several dairy companies.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology excavation ww1 wwi firstworldwar military army militarytrainingcamp larkhill wiltshire salisburyplain armybasingprogramme 200771 finds artefact tin historicfood metal condensedmilk 20thcentury diplomamilk https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55301260729/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55301260729/" title="Tate &amp; Lyle’s Golden Syrup"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55301260729_1eb854135e_m.jpg" width="240" height="190" alt="Tate &amp; Lyle’s Golden Syrup" /></a></p> <p>One of ten golden syrup tins found during the excavation of a First World War training camp at Lark Hill, Wiltshire.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Fri, 29 May 2026 06:21:00 -0700 2026-05-29T14:16:35-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55301260729 Tate & Lyle’s Golden Syrup <p>One of ten golden syrup tins found during the excavation of a First World War training camp at Lark Hill, Wiltshire.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch excavation larkhill wiltshire salisburyplain army armybasingprogramme military ww1 wwi firstworldwar 20thcentury history tin syrup tatelyle goldensyrup 200771 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55300636246/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55300636246/" title="Beverage bottles, Larkhill"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55300636246_7abbc1e681_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Beverage bottles, Larkhill" /></a></p> <p>Early 20th century beverage bottles found at Larkhill, Wiltshire, in association with a First World War training camp. These bottles contained spirits including Walker's whisky.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Fri, 29 May 2026 01:05:24 -0700 2026-05-29T08:56:17-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55300636246 Beverage bottles, Larkhill <p>Early 20th century beverage bottles found at Larkhill, Wiltshire, in association with a First World War training camp. These bottles contained spirits including Walker's whisky.<br /> <br /> More information about the excavations that took place as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch excavation archaeology history heritage find artefact bottle glass spirit whisky wwi ww1 worldwarone firstworldwar military larkhill armybasingprogramme 200771 wiltshire salisburyplain https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55298857613/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55298857613/" title="Beer and soda bottles"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55298857613_c32740799d_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Beer and soda bottles" /></a></p> <p>Beer and soda bottles from the WWI training camp at Larkhill.<br /> <br /> The Army Basing Programme facilitated the relocation of over 4000 British Army personnel to Salisbury Plain from Germany. Given the scale of these works and the archaeological significance of the area it was recognised from the outset that the works would require the excavation of sensitive archaeological remains at Larkhill. More information about the project can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Thu, 28 May 2026 02:20:18 -0700 2026-05-28T10:10:06-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55298857613 Beer and soda bottles <p>Beer and soda bottles from the WWI training camp at Larkhill.<br /> <br /> The Army Basing Programme facilitated the relocation of over 4000 British Army personnel to Salisbury Plain from Germany. Given the scale of these works and the archaeological significance of the area it was recognised from the outset that the works would require the excavation of sensitive archaeological remains at Larkhill. More information about the project can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology history 20thcentury wwi ww1 worldwarone trainingcamp larkhill salisburyplain 200771 armybasingprogramme military bottle glass glassbottles beerbottle beer soda find artefact https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55298961130/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55298961130/" title="Condiments, Larkhill"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55298961130_deb5325510_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Condiments, Larkhill" /></a></p> <p>These assorted glass bottles and jars from the early 20th century would have contained condiments.<br /> <br /> The Army Basing Programme facilitated the relocation of over 4000 British Army personnel to Salisbury Plain from Germany. Given the scale of these works and the archaeological significance of the area it was recognised from the outset that the works would require the excavation of sensitive archaeological remains at Larkhill. More information about the project can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Thu, 28 May 2026 00:04:17 -0700 2026-05-28T08:01:42-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55298961130 Condiments, Larkhill <p>These assorted glass bottles and jars from the early 20th century would have contained condiments.<br /> <br /> The Army Basing Programme facilitated the relocation of over 4000 British Army personnel to Salisbury Plain from Germany. Given the scale of these works and the archaeological significance of the area it was recognised from the outset that the works would require the excavation of sensitive archaeological remains at Larkhill. More information about the project can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeological archaeology finds artefact condiment jar bottle glass 20thcentury wwi worldwarone history larkhill salisburyplain armybasingprogramme 200771 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55296605539/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55296605539/" title="Hartley&#039;s Jam Jar"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55296605539_43e8bb3a0d_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Hartley&#039;s Jam Jar" /></a></p> <p>Backstamp on the base of a Hartley's jam jar, found during excavations at Larkhill Camp.<br /> <br /> The Army Basing Programme facilitated the relocation of over 4000 British Army personnel to Salisbury Plain from Germany. Given the scale of these works and the archaeological significance of the area it was recognised from the outset that the works would require the excavation of sensitive archaeological remains at Larkhill. More information about the project can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Wed, 27 May 2026 00:19:27 -0700 2026-05-27T08:14:06-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55296605539 Hartley's Jam Jar <p>Backstamp on the base of a Hartley's jam jar, found during excavations at Larkhill Camp.<br /> <br /> The Army Basing Programme facilitated the relocation of over 4000 British Army personnel to Salisbury Plain from Germany. Given the scale of these works and the archaeological significance of the area it was recognised from the outset that the works would require the excavation of sensitive archaeological remains at Larkhill. More information about the project can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology excavation history 20thcentury wwi ww1 worldwarone trainingcamp wiltshire salisburyplain larkhill 200771 jar jamjar container hartleys https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55294276394/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55294276394/" title="Evidence of foodstuffs found at Larkhill"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55294276394_d39e5d8847_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Evidence of foodstuffs found at Larkhill" /></a></p> <p>Finds relating to 20th century foodstuffs, including Hartley’s jam jars, paste jars and food cans, found during excavations at Larkhill Camp.<br /> <br /> The Army Basing Programme facilitated the relocation of over 4000 British Army personnel to Salisbury Plain from Germany. Given the scale of these works and the archaeological significance of the area it was recognised from the outset that the works would require the excavation of sensitive archaeological remains at Larkhill. More information about the project can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Tue, 26 May 2026 00:37:39 -0700 2026-05-26T08:26:53-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55294276394 Evidence of foodstuffs found at Larkhill <p>Finds relating to 20th century foodstuffs, including Hartley’s jam jars, paste jars and food cans, found during excavations at Larkhill Camp.<br /> <br /> The Army Basing Programme facilitated the relocation of over 4000 British Army personnel to Salisbury Plain from Germany. Given the scale of these works and the archaeological significance of the area it was recognised from the outset that the works would require the excavation of sensitive archaeological remains at Larkhill. More information about the project can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: <a href="https://wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/</a>.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch military wwi worldwarone army larkhill larkhillcamp salisburyplain history 20thcentury finds artefact archaeology foodstuffs jar jars cans tins artefactphotography jamjar 200771 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55286522891/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55286522891/" title="Soham Excavation"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55286522891_c9103e7772_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Soham Excavation" /></a></p> <p>Supervised by staff from Wessex Archaeology, volunteers from a local college excavate test pits.</p> Fri, 22 May 2026 07:21:22 -0700 2023-07-12T11:39:21-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55286522891 Soham Excavation <p>Supervised by staff from Wessex Archaeology, volunteers from a local college excavate test pits.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch soham excavation volunteers staff archaeologist digging ceapproved 277710 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55286668928/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55286668928/" title="Soham Excavation"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55286668928_a3225a9b90_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Soham Excavation" /></a></p> <p>Supervised by staff from Wessex Archaeology, volunteers from a local college excavate test pits.</p> Fri, 22 May 2026 07:21:21 -0700 2023-07-12T11:36:34-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55286668928 Soham Excavation <p>Supervised by staff from Wessex Archaeology, volunteers from a local college excavate test pits.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch soham excavation volunteers staff archaeologist digging ceapproved 277710 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55286666423/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55286666423/" title="Soham Excavation"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55286666423_7fc3523512_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Soham Excavation" /></a></p> <p>Supervised by staff from Wessex Archaeology, volunteers from a local college excavate test pits.</p> Fri, 22 May 2026 07:21:21 -0700 2023-07-12T11:18:23-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55286666423 Soham Excavation <p>Supervised by staff from Wessex Archaeology, volunteers from a local college excavate test pits.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch soham excavation volunteers staff archaeologist digging ceapproved 277710 finds https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55286928950/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55286928950/" title="Soham Excavation"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55286928950_35acdce967_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Soham Excavation" /></a></p> <p>Supervised by staff from Wessex Archaeology, volunteers from a local college excavate test pits.</p> Fri, 22 May 2026 07:21:20 -0700 2023-07-12T11:15:59-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55286928950 Soham Excavation <p>Supervised by staff from Wessex Archaeology, volunteers from a local college excavate test pits.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch soham excavation volunteers staff archaeologist digging ceapproved 277710 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55286664568/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55286664568/" title="Soham Excavation"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55286664568_52d713bc93_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Soham Excavation" /></a></p> <p>Supervised by staff from Wessex Archaeology, volunteers from a local college excavate test pits.</p> Fri, 22 May 2026 07:21:20 -0700 2023-07-12T11:12:50-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55286664568 Soham Excavation <p>Supervised by staff from Wessex Archaeology, volunteers from a local college excavate test pits.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch soham excavation volunteers staff archaeologist digging ceapproved 277710 finds https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en