Veteran Support Programmes: Excavation Programme

Waterloo Uncovered has been taking VSMP to excavate on the Waterloo Battlefield since 2015, helping them achieve recovery through discovery.

Since 2015, Waterloo Uncovered has brought veterans and serving military personnel on archaeological excavations at the Waterloo battlefield in Belgium. Beneficiaries work alongside a team of archaeologists, historians, volunteers, and students in a supportive environment, whilst making remarkable discoveries that have radically changed our understanding of the battle.

Beneficiaries of all abilities learn archaeological skills, from digging to metal detecting, whilst participating in meaningful activity. Prioritising mental health and wellbeing, it fosters connections between veterans and serving military personnel, both UK and international, archaeologists and students, with our experienced Wellbeing & Support team always available.

Excavation Programme

Some veterans have had horrific accidents and horrific things happen to them. This project is doing them a huge amount of good, you can see it day on day, week on week. Some of these guys are coming out of their shells in ways they probably haven’t done in a great many years.

Excavation Programme Participant

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