Welcome to Peterborough Archaeology
Peterborough Archaeology is where you’ll find out about everything archaeological in the area.
FRAG (Fane Road Archaeology Group) invites you to help explore a Roman villa site in central Peterborough.
We also want to help you discover more about the people who have lived in and around Peterborough over thousands of years.
You’ll be surprised by the wealth of archaeology in the region – and there are regular new insights provided by high profile surveys and excavations.
We provide a schedule of upcoming talks and activities organised both by FRAG and by other local groups. Click on a specific event to find out more details.
We’ll help you get hands on with the past!
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“A bronze age Pompeii”
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"It’s not what you find, it’s what you find out. "
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“Archaeology is the study of humanity itself”
News From FRAG
New Survey – West of Durobrivae
A geophysical survey is being undertaken during September 2024 to add to the knowledge gained from recent investigations within the walled town of Durobrivae and [...]
The Stoke Doyle Bronze Age Hoard
Visit Oundle Museum to see a Bronze Age hoard discovered locally by a metal detectorist in 2020. The hoard comprises over 40 items and [...]
Must Farm Report & Exhibition
The wait is over! FRAG has been following the excavations at Must Farm for 10 years. We have had a site visit and multiple talks. [...]
Roman Crucifixion at Fenstanton
The Roman crucifixion at Fenstanton hit the headlines last year and is the subject of a FRAG talk on Monday 4th March. The skeleton [...]
A Chance to Dig at Stanwick
A new company is offering the opportunity for amateur archaeologists to learn hands-on skills and contribute to a professionally run archaeological research project. The “Udig” [...]
Chester House – Visit the ARC
The ARC is a purpose built repository for archaeological finds from across Northamptonshire. The collection consists of ...
Artis Facsimile – Xmas Sorted!
In 1823 local antiquarian, Edmund Tyrell Artis, started publication of a series of "plates" illustrating his discoveries of ancient buildings and artefacts.
A14 Online Archaeology Talks
Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) is organising a series of online events which feature the fascinating archaeology of the A14 excavations.
Archaeology Field School in Wales
The Strata Florida Trust runs an archaeology field school within the precinct of a 12st Century Cistercian Abbey in central Wales. They have asked [...]
Prehistoric Fengate
An excavation being undertaken in advance of construction of new industrial units has revealed a prehistoric ring-ditch alongside Edgerley Drain Road in Fengate. It [...]
Bite Size – Sawtry Abbey
Sawtry Abbey was the subject of a 10 minute "Open-Mic" talk by Kevin Redgate at the December 2022 FRAG meeting. With his small team [...]
2022 Excavation of Rutland Villa
The team from Leicester University and Historic England returned to the Rutland Roman Villa site this summer and were not disappointed. A series of [...]