Fieldwork on Cherene de Bruyn

Archaeology Field School Boekenhoutfontein Farm in Phokeng

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Project organisers

Dr Ceri Ashley University of Pretoria, South Africa

Fieldwork dates

2012

Site Description

The former 19th-century estate and country house of the Boer Republic President Paul Kruger, located in the North West Province of South Africa.

My Role

Student Field Assistant

Feature‑focused excavation skills: Excavated ash middens and a possible stable feature, applying controlled methods appropriate to farm‑stead archaeological contexts.
Systematic recording ability: Documented archaeological material through accurate written records and contextual photography.
Provenance‑secure handling: Bagged and labelled finds to maintain clear provenance and organised site documentation.
Artefact processing competence: Washed potsherds, supporting material identification and post‑excavation assessment..

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Archaeology Field School in Lephalale

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Project organisers

Dr Ceri Ashley University of Pretoria, South Africa

Fieldwork dates

2011

Site Description

Iron age sites located in Lephelale in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.

My Role

Student Field Assistant

Field assistance in CRM excavation: Supported Digby Wells Environmental in excavating and surveying Iron Age sites on Boikarabelo Farm.
Controlled recovery and handling: Collected, bagged, and secured archaeological finds with accurate provenance tracking.
Archaeological recording proficiency: Completed site records, contextual numbers, and photographic documentation to maintain clear, systematic field data..

Archaeology Field School in Sudwala

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Project organisers

Dr. Alex Schoeman University of Pretoria, South Africa

Fieldwork dates

2010

Site Description

Excavations at the Sudwala Caves in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa.

My Role

Student Field Assistant

Regional archaeological survey skills: Surveyed the Lydenburg area to identify and document stone kraals and other archaeological features.
Feature‑based excavation: Excavated within the Sudwala Caves, applying controlled methods suited to cave‑site contexts.
Systematic artefact recording: Recorded artefacts through contextual photography and accurate bagging for subsequent analysis.

Grassridge Archaeological and Palaeo-environmental Project

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Project organisers

Dr Benjamin Collins and Dr. Christopher Ames

Fieldwork dates

2015 & 2016

Site Description

Leakey Foundation and Wenner-Gren Foundation-funded Grassridge Archaeological and Palaeo-environmental Project in the Eastern Cape, south Africa.

My Role

Field and Lab Assistant

Stratigraphic excavation skills: Carried out controlled excavation and detailed field recording of Stone Age artefacts and features, ensuring complete and accurate documentation.
Specialist recovery techniques: Applied field sieving methods to collect and sort lithics, microfauna and ostrich eggshell beads.
Total Station proficiency: Utilised Total Station for accurate in‑situ mapping within excavation grids.
Collections and curation capability: Supported systematic cataloguing, packaging, and preservation of diverse archaeological materials.
Collaborative fieldwork practice — Contributed to efficient excavation workflows through coordinated teamwork and consistent communication.

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Maremani Nature Reserve Excavation

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Project organisers

Dr Xander Antonites University of Pretoria, South Africa

Fieldwork dates

2013

Site Description

Middle Iron Age site excavations at the Maremani Nature Reserve in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.

My Role

Student Field Assistant

Field excavation: Participated in controlled excavation and systematic documentation of an Iron Age settlement.
Archaeological recording skills: Supported accurate record‑keeping, photographic documentation, and contextual noting of features and finds.
Collections handling ability: Assisted with cataloguing and cleaning artefacts to maintain clear provenance and organised site records.

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Umbelli Beli Middle Stone Age Excavation

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Project organisers

Prof. Nicholas Conrad and Dr. Gregor Badar University of Tübingen in Germany

Fieldwork dates

2015 & 2018

Site Description

Middle Stone Age Rockshelter located in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa.

My Role

Field and Lab Assistant

Excavation: Stratigraphic excavation and detailed field recording within a Middle Stone Age rock shelter context.
Analytical recovery methods: Applied systematic sieving techniques to isolate and retain small lithic materials for specialist analysis.
Material processing proficiency: Performed meticulous washing, labelling, and organisation of artefacts to maintain accurate provenance and documentation.
Collections management skills: Contributed to structured cataloguing and careful packing of diverse archaeological materials to support long‑term curation and research integrity.

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