Exeter Archaeology, Exeter City Council s archaeological field unit, recently dug up a vast hoard of 45,000 pieces of medieval pottery at Hemyock.

Exeter Archaeology, Exeter City Council's archaeological field unit, recently dug up a vast hoard of 45,000 pieces of medieval pottery at Hemyock.

The pieces are being scrubbed all next week between 9am and 5pm

outside the Custom House, The Quay, Exeter.

They will then be sorted to see if they can be reassembled.

Various pot enthusiasts will be present.

Exeter Archaeology is looking for willing volunteers aged over 16 to join in.

Contact John Allan by email (exeter.arch@exeter.gov.uk) or by phone (01392 665918).