You are invited to join an archaeological dig of the church yard⛏️
It was once at the heart of the Kingdom of Strathclyde and ruled from Dumbarton Rock then known as Alt Clut. The earliest known Christian site in the region, Govan was fought over during the Viking Age.
Stephen T. Driscoll, Professor of Historical Archaeology at the University of Glasgow. Photograph by Colin Mearns. Archaeological experts hope there could yet be more to find. It's why this weekend's dig is being held and is timed to coincide with the feast day of St Constantine on March 11. Last Autumn a search resulted in a find of 17th and 18th century headstones.
Professor Stephen T. Driscoll will lead an excavation at Govan Old church yard. Photograph by Colin Mearns. "I am still hopeful we will discover pieces of medieval interest but also that from later centuries. You never quite know what you will find when you start something like this, but I am hopeful."
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