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Site name: East Marton
Location: Stewart Park, Marton, Middlesbrough
Period: Medieval and post medieval village
Brief synopsis of site:
East Marton was the birthplace of Captain Cook. A monumental granite vase marks the site of Cook's Cottage. The village took the form of a medieval two-row settlement with a central green. The village was destroyed in the 19th century when Marton Hall was built here and the land emparked. Geophysical survey here has shown the location of the former cottages, one of which must have been home to Cook and his family. In his day Captain Cook was as famous as Neil Armstrong is today. Previous experience suggests that the results of these excavations will attract worldwide interest from various Cook societies around the globe.
What happened over that weekend? (field-walking, excavation etc.)
A series of trial trenches were excavated to assess the level survival of the village. In October a further fortnight of excavation was carried out to fully expose Cook's Cottage.
Find out more
Read about the activity at East Marton on Friday 27 June.
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