DISCOVER how people used to live in the Tamar Valley with a free fieldwalking weekend on September 28 and 29.

Join the hunt for archaeological evidence, including pottery sherds, flint flakes and building debris during the weekend, being held near Metherell.

The free event, organised by the Tamar Valley AONB, National Trust Cotehele, and Tamarside Archaeology, aims to encourage people to look a little closer at what lies beneath their feet.

Samantha Barnes, project officer for Tamar Valley AONB, explained more about fieldwalking: 'It's a simple, non-intrusive archaeological process, used to find evidence of how people lived in the past, and is a good way to get your eye in to discover and identify archaeological finds.'

The venue of Trehill Farm is thought to have once been a medieval settlement.

Today, only the farmhouse and outbuildings remain.

Sessions will be held on both days from 10am to 4pm. Interested people are welcome to join for all or part of a day, or for the whole weekend.

No experience is necessary as training, archaeological supervision and finds identification will be provided.

There will be opportunities to find out how to identify artefacts and wash some of the finds from the events, plus a chance to find out more about the area through an exhibition.

Anna Tyacke from the Portable Antiquities Scheme will be on hand on the Sunday to identify finds from elsewhere in the valley — so bring them along.

The event welcomes responsible children, accompanied by obedient adults.

Booking is essential for people who would like to take part in the fieldwalking.

For more information contact Sam Barnes on 01822 835032 or alternatively, email [email protected]">[email protected]