Monastic Archaeology Field School at Lindores Abbey

Location: Lindores Abbey Farm, Newburgh, Cupar, UK

Season: June 8, 2026 to July 3, 2026

Session Dates: Single Session: 8 June - 3 July 2026

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026

Deadline Type: Rolling

Website: http://monasticarchaeology.org

Program Type:
Field School

RPA Certified:
No

Affiliation:
University of St Andrews

Project Director:
Prof Alison I. Beach

Project Description:

The Monastic Archaeology Field School is committed to providing intensive educational experiences through hands-on archaeological fieldwork, historical study, and engagement with heritage management. ​At Lindores Abbey, we integrate field excavation and post-excavation work with lectures and discussions about the history of monasticism from its roots to the era of reformation in the sixteenth century in Scotland. Heritage Management is also a key focus, and students work toward our successful annual Open Day. An optional three-session intensive introduction to bioarchaeology is also available to interested students in the St Andrews History & Archaeology Lab.

Period(s) of Occupation: Medieval

Notes:
Online information session on 17 February 4-5pm UK time. Please use the following link to register. Staff and former students will be on hand to answer all of your questions about the programme! https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4d6f2357-cfab-44ea-a89c-b54d164be10a@f85626cb-0da8-49d3-aa58-64ef678ef01a

Project Size: 1-24 participants

Minimum Length of Stay for Volunteers: 4 weeks

Minimum Age: 18

Experience Required: None

Room and Board Arrangements:
Included in course fee of £5,700.

Academic Credit:
University of St Andrews Credit