Veterans

Op Nightingale: Helping military veterans through archaeological digs

On a hilltop on Salisbury Plain, the secrets of our ancestors are being unearthed.

The site is where, in the 7th century AD, the Anglo Saxons decided to bury their dead, with more than 20 graves discovered.

While some working on the site are professional archaeologists, most are military veterans, either injured or struggling with their mental health.

Anglo Saxon skeleton being excavated at Salisbury Plain by a military veteran — The military veterans help to excavate a skeleton on Salisbury Plain.

A site being excavated by military veterans on Salisbury Plain — More than 20 graves have been discovered at the site.

Taking part in archaeological digs under the banner of Op Nightingale is helping them with their recovery.

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