A filming crew from BBC's Digging for Britain archaeology show paid a visit to Millom's Community dig project this in its very last week.

As Millom and District Local History Society nears the end of its project near Millom Castle and Holy Trinity Church, over 20 volunteers have dug seven trenches as well as researching the items that have been found.

The Digging for Britain show is presented by Professor Alice Roberts and aims to 'reveal the fascinating world hidden beneath our feet'.

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Unfortunately Chair of the Millom dig, Jan Bridget, had to leave early due to nasty bug during the BBC visit, however she reports to the Mail that it went well and the crew stayed for 'brew and biscuits.

The film crew did interview Josh Carr however about the six Bronze Age axe heads he found last year.

In April 2023, the amateur metal detectorist discovered the items which were believed to be from the late bronze age.

(Image: Kathryn Miller) Parts of one of the axe heads later dried out and pieces of a Bronze Age sword dropped out.

These were identified by small finds expert Dot Boughton as either part of a Ewart Park Phase sword, from 800-700BC, or a Wilburton Type sword, dating from between 1140-1020 BC.

The BBC also interviewed Dan Elsworth, the archaeologist running the excavation, and several of the volunteers.

Last week proved be very fruitful with the local Finds Liaison Officers came to see the dig as well as the County Archaeologist.

(Image: Kathryn Miller)Mr Elsworth of Greenlane Archaeology Ulverston, was reported to have been delighted with finds uncovered last week next to the Old School which was built in 1858

These included pieces of slate pencils which would have been used by students as well slate pieces with lines on that they would have practised handwriting on.

Mr Ellsworth also revealed last week that the largest ever collection of Medieval pottery sherds for this part of Cumbria had been uncovered.

It is expected the dig will feature on Series 21 of BBC's Digging for Britain which will probably air sometime next year.