AN archaeologist visited a primary school in Bodenham and helped them carry out a mock dig.

Class 3 at St Michael’s School in Bodenham is currently studying the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age.

Leon Bracelin, resident archaeologist at Ludlow Castle, brought in examples of artefacts that he has found on various digs he has worked on during the past 20 years.

He explained how pottery can be a really good indicator of a date because each era has its own style, going back as far as the Neolithic era.

He also showed them the equipment he takes when he goes on a dig, including waterproof paper, so he can carry on working even in the rain.

The children carried out a mock dig to discover some fossils.