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SUMMARY:APRIL FRAG TALK & AGM CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:APRIL FRAG TALK & AGM CANCELLED \nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, our speaker for this evening\, Jason Cumberworth\, has had to cancel and with such short notice we’ve been unable to get a replacement speaker\, despite many calls\, and much scurrying by the committee. The AGM will also be pushed back to the May talk session. \nOur sincerest apologies\, but Julie and Tamsin will be there anyway if anyone fancies a chat and a coffee or tea\, possibly a biscuit. \nFRAG Annual General Meeting – PLUS: \nDone and Dusted – A Follow-Up to ‘Dusting Off the Archives’ \nWe’re delighted to welcome back Jay Cumberworth BA (Hons) ACIfA\, Archaeology Project Officer at Peterborough Museum. \nJay will be bringing us up to date with all things Archaeology at Peterborough Museum. \nThe latest acquisitions\, along with a follow-up on the Peterborough Archaeological Archive Enhancement Project (PAAEP) which some of us have been involved in over the years and won the award for Excellence from the Society for Museum Archaeology (SMA). \nHe’ll also be sharing more about ‘My Must Farm’\, a soon to be permanent display showcasing some of the remarkable Must Farm artefacts. \nAs if that wasn’t enough\, Jay will give us a glimpse into some intriguing upcoming projects — sure to surprise and delight\, and it’s probably not what you might expect! \nPeterborough Museum has recently been awarded a £250\,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support a two-year initiative centred on the internationally significant Bronze Age archaeology of Must Farm. \nThere’s a chance to have your say in coming weeks. As well as at Jay’s FRAG talk there will be a series of drop-in events at the museum where you can get up close to artefacts\, meet the project team\, and share your ideas about how the story of the “Pompeii of the Fens” should be told. \nFREE for FRAG Members \nNon-members welcome – £5 cash\, payable on the night\n(card payment not currently possible) \nThe Venue for FRAG Talks is: \nUniversity Centre Peterborough\nPark Crescent\nPE1 4DZ \nWhat3words:  https://w3w.co/grants.liner.slime \nThis is NOT the new university building in the centre of the city\, but is on a shared campus with Peterborough College and is accessed from Park Crescent. \nThere is on-site parking available. \nThe lecture theatre is on the first floor; a lift is available. \nGoogle Map
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/peterborough-museum-archaeology-update/
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20251216T163941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T163945Z
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SUMMARY:The Prehistory of Street House
DESCRIPTION:The Prehistory of Street House – From Salt to Ceremonies \nSpeaker: Steve Sherlock \nA non-FRAG event in Oundle organised by MidNag
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/the-prehistory-of-street-house/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260316T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20251216T171443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T171503Z
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SUMMARY:Drought and conflict in the late Roman period
DESCRIPTION:Drought and conflict in the late Roman period \nSpeaker: Charles Norman\, University of Cambridge \nA talk organised by the Histon & Impington Archaeology Group \nAlso available online
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/drought-and-conflict-in-the-late-roman-period/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
ORGANIZER;CN="HIAG":MAILTO:hisimp.archaeology.group@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260310T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20251010T162423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T162436Z
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SUMMARY:Abbey of St Edmunds
DESCRIPTION:The Monastery Alone a City: 1\,000 years of the Abbey of St Edmunds \nSpeaker – Adrian Tindall
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/abbey-of-st-edmunds/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260309T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260309T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20260131T163241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T163658Z
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SUMMARY:The Medieval Countryside
DESCRIPTION:Triumph and Disaster: archaeological insights into life in the medieval countryside \nThis is the annual keynote lecture organised by Peterborough Civic Society \nPre-booking is required. \nBooking by Civic Society members only until 9th February. \nThe talk is to be held at Anglia Ruskin University\, Peterborough \nSpeaker:  Professor Carenza Lewis\, archaeologist and TV presenter \nProfessor Carenza Lewis is a renowned British archaeologist\, television presenter\, and academic. Best known as an original expert on Channel 4’s Time Team (1993–2004\, returning since 2021 on YouTube)\, she popularised archaeology through engaging fieldwork. A specialist in medieval rural settlements with recent work ranging from plague pandemics to climate change\, she founded Access Cambridge Archaeology and initiatives like Dig School. Now Professor of Public Understanding of Research at the University of Lincoln\, she pioneered community digs involving thousands of volunteers and introduced this practice to Europe. In 2023\, she became the first woman awarded the British Academy Landscape Archaeology Medal for her impactful work.
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/the-medieval-countryside/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260302T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260302T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20251123T160448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T164843Z
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SUMMARY:FRAG Talk - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:FRAG Talk for March Postponed \nHuge apologies\, our expected speaker did not come through for the March session and having spent the last couple of weeks contacting possibilities\, we have not been able to secure anyone to fill. \nIf people still fancy leaving the house FRAG chair\, Julie\, will be there at UCP with a mug of tea and a packet of biscuits ready to discuss life\, the universe and archaeology (or indeed history). On the other hand\, totally understand if you stay home. \nThe Venue for FRAG Talks is: \nUniversity Centre Peterborough\nPark Crescent\nPE1 4DZ \nWhat3words:  https://w3w.co/grants.liner.slime \nThis is NOT the new university building in the centre of the city\, but is on a shared campus with Peterborough College and is accessed from Park Crescent. \nThere is on-site parking available. \nThe lecture theatre is on the first floor; a lift is available. \nGoogle Map
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/frag-talk-march2026/
CATEGORIES:FRAG
ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20251216T163517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T164404Z
UID:8813-1771545600-1771631999@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet
DESCRIPTION:Digging Deeper – A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Excavations \nSpeaker: Simon Markus \nA non-FRAG talk in Oundle organised by MidNAG
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/a428-black-cat-to-caxton-gibbet/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260216T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20251216T171050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T171054Z
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SUMMARY:Geophysics
DESCRIPTION:Geophysics \nSpeaker: Kris Lockyear\, Institute of Archaeology\, UCL \nA talk organised by the Histon & Impington Archaeology Group \nAlso available online
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/geophysics/
ORGANIZER;CN="HIAG":MAILTO:hisimp.archaeology.group@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260202T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20251123T154119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T155035Z
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SUMMARY:Flag Fen Basin 1982-2026
DESCRIPTION:The Archaeology of the Flag Fen Basin 1982-2026 \nThis talk will present forty-four years of archaeological investigations of the Flag Fen Basin. The talk begins with the discovery of Flag Fen in 1982\, and the work of the Fenland Archaeological Trust (the first twenty years)\, and continues with a detailed description of the Cambridge Archaeological Unit’s excavations at Bradley Fen\, Horsey Hill and Must Farm (2000-2025). The final part of the presentation returns to Flag Fen and shares the latest work at the site including new ideas regarding the monument’s context and interpretation in light of the adjacent excavations. \nSpeaker: Mark Knight\, Senior Project Officer\, Cambridge Archaeological Unit \nMark Knight\, was the Dig Director of Must Farm excavations for the CAU. Mark specialises in prehistoric landscapes\, as well as Neolithic and Bronze Age pottery. His interests include exploring later prehistoric contexts of inhabitation and mobility\, and comprehending the lives of people in southern Britain between 3800-800 BC. \nAfter completing his degree in 1995\, Mark joined the CAU and began researching the prehistoric Fens\, a landscape that still absorbs him some 20 years on. Current Archaeology’s Archaeologist of the year 2017 \n2021 Excavation at Flag Fen. Image Credit: CAU \nFREE for FRAG Members \nNon-members welcome – £5 cash\, payable on the night\n(card payment not currently possible) \nThe Venue for FRAG Talks is: \nUniversity Centre Peterborough\nPark Crescent\nPE1 4DZ \nWhat3words:  https://w3w.co/grants.liner.slime \nThis is NOT the new university building in the centre of the city\, but is on a shared campus with Peterborough College and is accessed from Park Crescent. \nThere is on-site parking available. \nThe lecture theatre is on the first floor; a lift is available. \nGoogle Map
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/flag-fen-update/
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20251216T165821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T165925Z
UID:8823-1769817600-1769990399@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:Katherine of Aragon 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Katharine of Aragon Festival 2026 \nOrganisers\, Peterborough Cathedral and Peterborough Museum: \nThis year’s festival features our most comprehensive programme to date\, welcoming leading historians\, renowned authors\, and expert guides who will bring the Tudor world vividly to life through talks\, performances\, and heritage workshops. Visitors can enjoy authentic historical re-enactments\, guided tours\, family activities\, and the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Tudor world. All set in the city centre at Peterborough Cathedral and Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery. \nTours and events start on Sat 24th Jan. \nThere are a series of history talks on Sat 31st Jan and Sunday 1st Feb. They are also available online.
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/katherine-of-aragon-2026/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260130T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260130T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20260108T151753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T151757Z
UID:8853-1769801400-1769801400@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:Nassington and Barnwell North Lodge
DESCRIPTION:Nassington and Barnwell North Lodge Excavations \nA MidNAG Talk in Oundle \nMany MidNAG and FRAG members have been involved in the recent excavations at both of these Roman period farmsteads. Derek Roberts will provide a round-up of the work we have completed so far at these sites and what we have learnt about them. He will also give us an insight into further work to be undertaken as we look forward to the return of the summer excavation. \nSpeaker: Derek Roberts
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/nassington-and-barnwell-north-lodge/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20251216T170703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T170708Z
UID:8827-1768851000-1768851000@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:Zooarchaeological Evidence
DESCRIPTION:More than food: What zooarchaeological evidence can tell us about life in the past and the complex human-animal relationship \nSpeaker: Dr Hayley Foster\, Oxford Archaeology \nA Histon & Impington Archaeology Group Talk \nAlso available online
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/zooarchaeological-evidence/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
ORGANIZER;CN="HIAG":MAILTO:hisimp.archaeology.group@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20251127T093325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T163621Z
UID:8802-1768827600-1768831200@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Archaeology in the Fens
DESCRIPTION:5000 years of environmental archaeology in the Fens \nFree Webinar \nA Non-FRAG event organised by the Fens East Peat Partnership \nExploring the extraordinary landscape of the Fens where the exceptional preservation of organic artefacts and environmental evidence gives unparalleled insights into the last 5\,000 years of communities\, resources and habitats. \nThe webinar will be presented by the archaeology team from the Fenscapes project hosted and funded by the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research\, Cambridge University.
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/environmental-archaeology-in-the-fens/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260105T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20251123T154907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T194857Z
UID:8785-1767639600-1767639600@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:FRAG Meeting
DESCRIPTION:FRAG 2026 \nBring yourselves\, bring your questions and prepare to share your thoughts and knowledge \nJulie Grey\, invites you: \n\nAfter nearly 3 years as Chair\, I’ve come to see the many nuggets of information that you\, as members\, bring to each of the talks. So why not start the year with some friendly for and against conversations or sharing favourite titbits of archaeological or historical facts? \nI might start with the obvious: what have the Romans ever done for us? Or not. \nLet’s just get out of the house\, have a tea or coffee with a treat on the side and see where the evening goes. \nIt may also give us ideas on where to look for future speakers. \n\nBest wishes for 2026 to you all\, \nFREE for FRAG Members \nNon-members welcome – £5 cash\, payable on the night\n(card payment not currently possible) \nThe Venue for FRAG Talks is: \nUniversity Centre Peterborough\nPark Crescent\nPE1 4DZ \nWhat3words:  https://w3w.co/grants.liner.slime \nThis is NOT the new university building in the centre of the city\, but is on a shared campus with Peterborough College and is accessed from Park Crescent. \nThere is on-site parking available. \nThe lecture theatre is on the first floor; a lift is available. \nGoogle Map
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/frag-talk-jan2026/
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251215T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20251204T201500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T201600Z
UID:8808-1765825200-1765825200@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:Tudor Christmas
DESCRIPTION:A Tudor Christmas \nEvent organised by Peterborough Museum \nJoin Alison Weir & Siobhan Clarke \nWe might assume that our modern Christmas owes much to the Victorians. In fact\, as Alison Weir and Siobhan Clarke reveal\, many of our favourite Christmas traditions date back much further. Carol-singing\, present-giving\, mulled wine and mince pies were all just as popular in Tudor times\, and even Father Christmas and roast turkey dinners have their origins in this period. \nThe Tudor Christmas was a time of feasting\, revelry and merrymaking\, a twelve-day-long festival\, over which the Lord of Misrule held sway\, and convention was thrown to the winds. Christmas was so beloved by English people that its traditions survived remarkably unchanged in this age of tumultuous religious upheaval. \nThis event will be followed by a book signing of their book ‘A Tudor Christmas’.
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/tudor-christmas/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
ORGANIZER;CN="Peterborough Museum":MAILTO:museum@peterboroughlimited.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251208T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20250728T133343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T161921Z
UID:8642-1765222200-1765222200@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:Flag Fen Futures
DESCRIPTION:Flag Fen Futures – 10 Year Plan \nSpeaker – Jacqueline Mooney\, General Manager\, Flag Fen \nA Peterborough Civic Society Event at St Mark’s Church Hall
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/flag-fen-futures/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20251123T153039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T101437Z
UID:8778-1764615600-1764615600@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:Metal Detectorist's World!
DESCRIPTION:Metal Detectorist’s World! \nJoin us at FRAG for wintery nibbles and an intriguing talk from a small group of local detectorists. \nDiscover what the world of a metal detectorist is really like – from understanding the legal responsibilities that guide the hobby\, to building relationships with landowners and researching the rich history of the landscape. They will also discuss the group’s work with the Finds Liaison Officers and how their finds contribute to the national Portable Antiquities Scheme\, with many recorded on the finds.org.uk database. \nThere will be a chance to chat informally and explore a finds table showcasing genuine local artefacts and opportunity to get hands on with the latest tech in metal detectors and practice making your own finds! \nWhether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or simply curious about the stories buried below\, this is a unique opportunity not to be missed! \nFREE for FRAG Members \nNon-members welcome – £5 cash\, payable on the night\n(card payment not currently possible) \nThe Venue for FRAG Talks is: \nUniversity Centre Peterborough\nPark Crescent\nPE1 4DZ \nWhat3words:  https://w3w.co/grants.liner.slime \nThis is NOT the new university building in the centre of the city\, but is on a shared campus with Peterborough College and is accessed from Park Crescent. \nThere is on-site parking available. \nThe lecture theatre is on the first floor; a lift is available. \nGoogle Map
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/metal-detectorists-world/
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251124T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251124T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20251010T161832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T161836Z
UID:8759-1764012600-1764012600@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:RAF Lakenheath Excavations
DESCRIPTION:RAF Lakenheath Excavations \nA Histon & Impington Archaeology Group event \nSpeaker – Joanna Caruth \nDetails of 1\,500 year old burial grounds at RAF Lakenheath\, including that of the famous Lakenheath Warrior\, are included in a recent publication. \n“The Anglo-Saxon Cemeteries at RAF Lakenheath\, Eriswell\, Suffolk: Excavations 1997-2008” explores excavations of many human remains resulting in the discovery of four separate\, but linked\, burial grounds of the 5th to 8th centuries AD.
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/raf-lakenheath-excavations/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
ORGANIZER;CN="HIAG":MAILTO:hisimp.archaeology.group@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20250528T134320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T092158Z
UID:8568-1763251200-1763596799@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:DIG OPPORTUNITY - Alconbury Weston
DESCRIPTION:An event organised by Sawtry Archaeology \nVisit their website for application forms and more information: \nhttps://sawtryarchaeology.wixsite.com/my-site/events \nSurvey Aims and Strategy \nThis is the fourth session of the third season of archaeological investigation on Safefield Farm\, which is a continuation of the desktop survey (Season 1)\nand an earlier evaluation excavation undertaken in Oct 22 (Season 2). \nThe purpose of this session is to determine the relationship (if any) between the various features revealed in previous sessions and the nature of the yellow clays that differ from\, but are associated with\, the identified natural geology. It will also continue to locate the accumulated Roman/Romano-British pottery assemblage discovered by Landowners Historical Research Group (LHRG) detectorists. \nOpportunities \nThis excavation will give volunteers with excavation experience the opportunity to develop their excavation skills and techniques\, and will give volunteers with no excavation experience the opportunity to learn the principles of archaeological excavation\, and basic skills and techniques.
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/dig-opportunity-alconbury-weston/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
ORGANIZER;CN="Sawtry History Society":MAILTO:sawtry.archaeology@yahoo.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251103T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20251031T154935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T155042Z
UID:8768-1762196400-1762196400@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:Stowe Farm\, West Deeping
DESCRIPTION:Stowe Farm\, West Deeping – Prehistoric Settlement in the Welland Valley \nThis month\, we have Bob Hatton bringing us a review and update on prehistoric findings from Stowe Farm\, West Deeping – Settlement in the Welland Valley. \nThe Welland valley was a focus for prehistoric settlement\, just as was the case in the Nene valley. \nThe research collated from excavations aimed to build a cohesive site narrative and to place the site at Stowe Farm\, Lincolnshire\, in a local and regional context. \nThis talk will bring us up to date on findings for the area. \nSpeaker: Bob Hatton \nBob is the course lead for the BA (Hons) in History and Archaeology degree at University Centre Peterborough. Previously\, Bob worked with the county archaeological team and was involved in several local excavations\, including Etton and Maxey\, and Flag Fen as well as Stowe Farm. \nFREE for FRAG Members \nNon-members welcome – £5 cash\, payable on the night\n(card payment not currently possible) \nThe Venue for FRAG Talks is: \nUniversity Centre Peterborough\nPark Crescent\nPE1 4DZ \nWhat3words:  https://w3w.co/grants.liner.slime \nThis is NOT the new university building in the centre of the city\, but is on a shared campus with Peterborough College and is accessed from Park Crescent. \nThere is on-site parking available. \nThe lecture theatre is on the first floor; a lift is available. \nGoogle Map
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/stowe-farm-west-deeping/
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251031T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20251010T160629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T160729Z
UID:8756-1761939000-1761939000@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:RAF Alconbury
DESCRIPTION:RAF Alconbury – Military architecture through the years \nA MidNAG Event in Oundle \nSpeaker:  Jeff Hawley \nAlconbury Airfield’s history spans from its 1938 founding as a British Royal Air Force (RAF) satellite base through World War II and the Cold War\, ending its operational life in the mid-1990s after decades of continuous American occupation. Once a strategic site for reconnaissance and bomber operations for both the RAF and United States Army Air Force\, the airfield is now being redeveloped into Alconbury Weald\, with its military heritage being preserved through listed buildings\, public archives\, and a planned heritage trail.
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/raf-alconbury/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251014T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251014T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20251010T155848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T155958Z
UID:8753-1760470200-1760470200@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:The Hedda Stone Mystery
DESCRIPTION:The Hedda Stone Mystery \nA Peterborough Cathedral in person lecture \nSpeakers: Dr Jackie Hall and Dr Teresa Porciani \nStep back into the world of Anglo-Saxon England and unlock the secrets of Peterborough’s Hedda Stone—one of the most mysterious and intriguing sculptures in the country. In this captivating talk\, our speakers will take you on a journey through centuries of speculation\, examining fresh research\, bold theories\, and the tantalizing clues that surround this enigmatic masterpiece. What story does the Hedda Stone really tell? Who created it\, and why?
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/the-hedda-stone-mystery/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251006T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251006T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20250901T182725Z
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SUMMARY:Curious Cures
DESCRIPTION:Curious Cures: Medicine in the Medieval World \nThis month’s FRAG talk  is also the subject of an exhibition at Cambridge University Library. \nMedieval medicine has a bad reputation. It conjures up images of people blighted by disease and ignorance\, living a degraded existence in squalid villages and pestilence-ridden towns\, and subject to the misguided ministrations of physicians or the bizarre remedies of folk healers and charlatans. We commonly think of the Middle Ages as a time of superstition\, blind trial-and-error and devastating mortality…but that’s not the whole story! \nThis talk will describe the complex theories and ideas that guided medieval physicians in their work\, it introduces the many different constituencies who practised medicine at this time\, and it reveals the bewildering array of ailments and illnesses they sought to cure. \nSpeaker:  Dr James Freeman\, Medieval Manuscripts Specialist\, Cambridge University Library \nJames was the Principal Investigator of the Wellcome-funded project\, Curious Cures and is curator of the exhibition Curious Cures: Medicine in the Medieval World\, which is open to all and free to visit at Cambridge University Library until 6 December 2025. Prior to joining the University Library in 2016\, James worked in various capacities in the Manuscripts and Rare Books Departments at the British Library. He also serves as Assistant Editor for the Transactions of the Cambridge Bibliographical Society and as Chair of the Association for Manuscripts and Archives in Research Collections\, which promotes the study\, accessibility and preservation of manuscripts and archives in Britain\, Ireland and further afield. \nFREE for FRAG Members \nNon-members welcome – £5 cash\, payable on the night\n(card payment not currently possible) \nThe Venue for FRAG Talks is: \nUniversity Centre Peterborough\nPark Crescent\nPE1 4DZ \nWhat3words:  https://w3w.co/grants.liner.slime \nThis is NOT the new university building in the centre of the city\, but is on a shared campus with Peterborough College and is accessed from Park Crescent. \nThere is on-site parking available. \nThe lecture theatre is on the first floor; a lift is available. \nGoogle Map
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/curious-cures/
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251005T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20250820T083000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T083004Z
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SUMMARY:Cotterstock Villa Walk
DESCRIPTION:A SITE VISIT TO THE COTTERSTOCK ROMAN VILLA ON SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER AT 3PM \nThe walk will be led by Professor Stephen Upex and is kindly facilitated by the Richardson family. \nThis is a non-FRAG event raising funds for St Andrew’s\, Cotterstock
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/cotterstock-villa-walk/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
ORGANIZER;CN="St Andrews%2C Cotterstock":MAILTO:rowenasc@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20250724T131948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T132327Z
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SUMMARY:CBA Fieldwalking Conference
DESCRIPTION:Fieldwalking: Past\, Present … and Future? \nA Grantham event organised by Council for British Archaeology: East Midlands \nThis conference will examine the achievements of fieldwalking\, take stock of its use today and ask what future it has as a tool for prospection. \nMore specifically\, did fieldwalking privilege certain types of evidence\, like flint scatters? Does the decline in fieldwalking mean that flint scatters and the activities they attest are less likely to be detected? What is the relationship between the decline in fieldwalking and the rise in metal-detecting (which by its nature emphasises the later periods of archaeology)? Why do many commercial archaeologists no longer practise fieldwalking? \nThe conference will aim to highlight past successes of fieldwalking\, but also to address its limitations\, and explore whether it still has a value as a method of archaeological prospection. \nBooking
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/cba-fieldwalking-conference/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250921T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250921T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20250828T164307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T164312Z
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SUMMARY:King's Cliffe Heritage Walk
DESCRIPTION:King’s Cliffe Heritage Walk \nTake in the scenery in and around King’s Cliffe and Apethorpe with a knowledgeable local guide. \nA Heritage Open Days Event
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/kings-cliffe-heritage-walk/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250918T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250918T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20250828T164853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T164900Z
UID:8660-1758202200-1758202200@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:Architecture Through the Ages
DESCRIPTION:Architecture Through the Ages: A Film Journey at Corby Heritage Centre \nEnjoy a film showcase exploring how architecture has evolved from Roman times to today through professional and amateur footage. \nA Heritage Open Days Event
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/architecture-through-the-ages/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20250828T165833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T165840Z
UID:8666-1758067200-1758239999@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:Guided Walk at Norman Cross
DESCRIPTION:Guided Walk at Norman Cross – site of The Napoleonic Prisoner of War camp \nCome for a guided walk and talk about the history of Norman Cross – the site of the first purpose built Prisoner of War camp in the world – and find out more of its fascinating history. \nPlaces Limited – Pre-booking Essential – Follow link below \nA Heritage Open Day event organised by Nene Park Trust
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/guided-walk-at-norman-cross/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20250916T125344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T125344Z
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SUMMARY:Flag Fen Auger Survey - Volunteers Needed
DESCRIPTION:Flag Fen Auger Survey \nCall for Volunteers \nWhat’s Happening \nBetween Monday 15th September and 3rd October 2025\, archaeologists from the Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) and Flag Fen Archaeology Park will be carrying out a 3 week survey of the ground around Flag Fen. \nThe aim is to better understand what lies beneath the surface — the layers of soil\, peat\, and gravel that make up the ancient landscape. This information will help us see how the land has changed over thousands of years and how best to care for the Flag Fen Bronze Age monument in the future. \nIf you can spare just a few hours\, between 9am and 4pm (weekdays only) your help will make a huge difference. This is an exciting time to get involved and learn from the experts. \nIf you can commit to a few days in the above time period or have any questions regarding this\, please let David Savory or Lousie Duly\, know on: 01733 864468\, or email on – flagfen@peterboroughlimited.co.uk \nWhat We’ll Be Doing \n\nTaking small soil samples using hand augers (a bit like a big hand drill).\nCollecting samples at 235 points across the area\, about one every 20 metres.\nAuger holes are very small — about the size of a fist (4–10 cm wide).\nAll holes will be backfilled immediately\, leaving the ground as we found it.\nUp to 10 small test pits may also be dug (just 1m x 1m) to double-check auger results. These will also be refilled straight away.\n\nWhy It Matters \n\nBuilds a clear picture of the ancient landscape and how Flag Fen developed over thousands of years.\nInforms future conservation\, flood management\, and heritage protection.\nContributes to wider studies of the Fens\, protecting nationally important archaeology.\nAll support is gratefully received\, whether you can stay for a whole day or just drop in to lend a hand.\n\nWho’s Involved\nThis is a partnership project led by the Flag Fen Futures Group
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/flag-fen-auger-survey-volunteers-needed/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011037
CREATED:20250828T163738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T163744Z
UID:8654-1757858400-1757858400@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:Thorney Heritage Walk
DESCRIPTION:Thorney Heritage Walk \nA visit to Thorney. A good look at Thorney Abbey\, then a walk through the historic village to the community museum. \nA Heritage Open Days event
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/thorney-heritage-walk/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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