The team of archaeologists excavating the Castro de San Lourenzo in Cereixa has already been reinforced by 14 volunteers. They are the participants in the second fieldwork that is taking place at the fort and is funded by the Xunta de Galicia in collaboration with the City Council of A Pobra do Brollón.
The group of volunteers is made up of one Frenchman, three Russians and ten Spaniards from different parts of the State, in addition to the three monitors – two Galicians and one Brazilian. They will support the archaeological work in the castro during the campaign, until August 14th.
Together with the team of archaeologists led by Xurxo Ayán, participants will learn first-hand about the excavation method in the area of the medieval church and cemetery of the castro, as well as techniques for cleaning and processing materials.
In addition to the archaeological tasks, the participants will collaborate in the organization of the San Lourenzo Pilgrimage that is held in the castro on August 10. As a differentiating element from the first work camp last year, this time among the monitors there is Claudia Fidalgo, a musician and dancer who will prepare the volunteers to perform a performance on the day of the pilgrimage and thus disseminate the traditional musical culture of Galicia.
The volunteers, who are between 18 and 30 years old, will dedicate their free time to getting to know the Municipality of A Pobra do Brollón, participating in guided tours of the Cova das Choias and the Vilachá wineries, among other activities.
‘The participants of the work camp not only contribute enormously to the excavation at the castro, they also offer other perspectives and help promote the heritage wealth that we have in A Pobra do Brollón, in addition to the considerable expenditure that is created in local businesses such as the hospitality industry during the ten days they spend here’ comments Xosé Lois Maceda, mayor of A Pobra.
The excavation in the fort is open to the public. We remind you that the City Council of A Pobra do Brollón offers free guided tours throughout the month of August in which the archaeological advances are explained. They are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 pm and Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 am. To visit, you must book by calling 650624828 (preferably by WhatsApp). More information about guided tours here.
