FANCY a 'nine-till-five' job digging up Roman history in Teignbridge next month?

Exeter University is inviting hardy souls to enjoy the rigours of an archaeological dig in Ipplepen.

A limited number of places are available for weekly slots between July 7 and August 1. And they are offered on a 'first come, first served' basis with the deadline for applications being today (June 6).

Anyone 18 or over is eligible to put their back into the exciting travail through time. The treat is free for those from Teignbridge. Non-locals will have to pay £200 for the privilege.

It was in 2011 that a Roman road at the location was exposed as part of BBC 2's Digging for Britain programme.

The area of interest for the peepers into the past is a complex series of enclosures and structures thought to be part of the largest Romano-British settlement in Devon outside Exeter.

A spokesman for Exeter University said: 'Geophysical survey and a significant number of Roman coin finds have highlighted the importance of this extensive site and its potential to explore the relationship between Roman Britain and its native population.'

Last year's field school workings revealed an Iron Age ring ditch and Romano-British features along with evidence of neolithic activity.

Full training is offered by the expert practitioners, roping in planning and section drawing, taking levels, soil sampling, photography, finds processing, 3D recording, surveying, geophysical survey, pottery analysis, environmental sample processing, community outreach and an introduction to animal bones.

All participants will receive a certificate of attendance and an evaluation of performance and skills acquisition.

More information is available from [email protected]">[email protected].