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SUMMARY:Elizabeth Cromwell Remembered
DESCRIPTION:The Sealed Knot are coming to Northborough to remember Elizabeth Cromwell\, the wife of Oliver Cromwell\, who lived in Northborough Manor and is buried in St Andrew’s Church.
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/elizabeth-cromwell-remembered/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230918
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SUMMARY:Threekingham Viking Festival
DESCRIPTION:300+ marauding Vikings will return to Threekingham nearly 1053 years to the day to avenge the deaths of their 3 Kings at the Battle of Stow. Join us to witness the daily battles\, and immerse yourselves in the vast living history camp\, learning to live and fight as a Viking. Help us unearth the treasures that lie beneath the battlefield in an archaeological dig. For the more serious historians a series of lectures will be held daily in St Peters Church focussing on the lives of the Vikings both here and abroad.
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/threekingham-viking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230904T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230904T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T164803Z
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SUMMARY:Medieval Peterborough
DESCRIPTION:Medieval Peterborough \nDiscover the story of the medieval town; find out what life would have been like for the monks and citizens of Peterborough through plague\, fire\, flood\, riot and war. \nSpeaker: Stuart Orme\, Curator of the Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon and former Director of Operations at Peterborough Cathedral \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/medieval-peterborough/
LOCATION:University Centre Peterborough\, Park Crescent\, Peterborough\, PE1 4DZ
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230827
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T152128Z
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SUMMARY:Excavation at Barnwell
DESCRIPTION:MidNAG are returning to the site of a Roman aisled barn excavated some years ago at Barnwell near Oundle. They need volunteers. \nNon-FRAG \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDetails on MidNAG Website
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/excavation-at-barnwell/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230805
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20230722T120138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T101743Z
UID:7611-1691020800-1691193599@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:Milton Excavation - Open Days
DESCRIPTION:An Archaeological Research Services Event. \nThis company has been undertaking an excavation in advance of a proposed new police station in Cambridge. \nParking is facilitated at the Milton Park & Ride car park \nNon-FRAG
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/milton-excavation-open-days/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230831
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20230727T092758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T152356Z
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SUMMARY:Flag Fen - Join the Dig!
DESCRIPTION:Holiday fun for children. \nEver wanted to know what it’s like to be an archaeologist for the day? Well\, check out Flag Fen during the holidays to find out! \nCram thousands of years into just one day as you dig through history and piece together stories of the past using the clues you find along the way. \nNon-FRAG
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/flag-fen-join-the-dig/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230626
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20230610T101315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230610T104302Z
UID:7586-1687564800-1687737599@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:Chester House - Roman Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the University of Leicester\, Chester House is hosting their second Roman Festival. \nAdmission for adults and children is FREE but tickets must be pre-booked. \nChester House is situated just off the eastbound A45 between Wellingborough and Rushden. \nBOOKING & FULL DETAILS \nActivities include: \nRoman re-enacting group\, the Ermine Street Guard \nRoman pottery and craft demonstrations \nTours of the excavations – speak to archaeologists and get a chance to handle real finds \nShort talks from archaeologists and curators throughout the day on Roman life \nNorthamptonshire Archaeological Resource Centre visits to see amazing Roman objects \nWash finds from the Chester House excavation \nStalls with fun Roman themed activities for all ages \nFRAG will be running a stall at the festival
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/chester-house-roman-festival-2023/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230605T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20230407T113415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T113730Z
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SUMMARY:Causewayed Enclosures
DESCRIPTION:Causewayed Enclosures are a form of early Neolithic earthwork\, first appearing between 3700 and 3600BC. They are encircled by one to four concentric ditches with an internal bank. Crossing the ditches at intervals are causeways which give the monuments their name. They are generally interpreted as ritual or communal places rather than for settlement. There are a surprising number of them in the Peterborough area. This talk will tell us more! \nSpeaker: Phil Hill\, Oxford Archaeology East \nFREE for FRAG Members \n  \nBackground information on this website: \nMaxey & Etton Neolithic Landscape
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/causewayed-enclosures/
LOCATION:Parkway Sports Club\, Maskew Avenue\, Peterborough\, PE1 2AS
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230419T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230419T193000
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CREATED:20230330T112141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T112918Z
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SUMMARY:Going to Church in Medieval England
DESCRIPTION:A Joint Cambridge Antiquarian Society and Huntingdonshire Local History Society Event \nProfessor Orme will talk on the subject of his Daily Telegraph ‘Book of the Year’ 2022 from the perspective of a Cambridgeshire or Huntingdonshire parishioner. \nBook signing and reception afterwards
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/going-to-church-in-medieval-england/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:secretary@camantsoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230403T191500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230403T191500
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
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SUMMARY:Return to Priors Hall & FRAG AGM
DESCRIPTION:The first part of the evening will be the FRAG Annual General Meeting when the important business will be to elect a new committee to take the group forward. A list of proposed committee members is included in the agenda: \nFRAG AGM 2023 – Agenda \nFRAG AGM 2022 – Minutes  \nPart two will be a return visit by Paddy Lambert from Oxford Archaeology East. In March 2022 he introduced us to the rare remains of a Romano-British temple-mausoleum associated with an early villa at Priors Hall\, near Corby. The excavation won the Current Archaeology Project of the Year. The team has since returned to the site and found out more about its Iron Age beginnings and broader site context. \nFREE for FRAG members \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: \nTHIS MEETING IS BEING HELD AT  – THE PASTON COMMUNITY CENTRE – PE4 7YH \nThe start time is 7.15pm as the hall is not available any earlier
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/return-to-priors-hall-frag-agm/
LOCATION:Paston and Gunthorpe Community Centre\, Hallfields Lane\, Peterborough\, PE4 7YH
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230306T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20220727T153244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T163740Z
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SUMMARY:Thirsty Work: The Mineral Water Manufacturers of Peterborough
DESCRIPTION:In the late 19th and early 20th century Peterborough became well known for its suppliers of mineral waters. \nSpeaker: Dr Avril Lumley Prior \nFREE for FRAG Members \nDr Avril Lumley Prior developed an interest in Anglo-Saxon history during her childhood in Sunderland and since being in Peterborough has turned her attention to Mercian studies. Avril attained an MA and a PhD on historically-based subjects\, and has conducted local research with the Peakirk Archaeological Survey Team. Her exploration of local mineral water suppliers was undertaken with her late husband\, Greg\, and will be published soon. \nThis talk was originally scheduled for 9th January but had to be postponed
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/mineral-water-manufacturers-peterborough/
LOCATION:Parkway Sports Club\, Maskew Avenue\, Peterborough\, PE1 2AS
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230206T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20220902T094200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T122827Z
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SUMMARY:Must Farm - Artefacts & Techniques
DESCRIPTION:The excavation of the Bronze Age settlement at Must Farm near Peterborough is one of the most significant in Europe this century. \nBetween 2015-16 a team from the Cambridge Archaeological Unit excavated the remains of a Bronze Age settlement in Whittlesey\, near Peterborough. The site’s archaeology proved to be spectacular and including the remains of pile-built houses and thousands of finds. \nSince the excavation finished over 50 specialists across the UK have been working on Must Farm’s artefacts\, environmental samples and data to understand the site’s use\, occupation and lifespan. This work has involved dozens of different techniques and helped refine our understanding of life in the Flag Fen basin almost 3\,000 years ago. \nThis talk discusses the excavation and focuses on specific artefacts from the site\, including some of its most notable finds such as a complete wheel and hafted axe\, to show how valuable post-excavation work is in enhancing our knowledge of the past. \nSpeaker: Chris Wakefield\, Engagement and Communications Officer\, Cambridge Archaeological Unit \nFREE for FRAG Members \nBackground on Must Farm
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/must-farm-artefacts-techniques/
LOCATION:Parkway Sports Club\, Maskew Avenue\, Peterborough\, PE1 2AS
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221205T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20220428T152903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T091825Z
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SUMMARY:FRAG - Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:A return to the format which was so successful in September 2020. \nThis is a chance for FRAG members to share recent or favourite archaeology stories: Places visited; Objects found; Digs; Museums; Exhibitions etc\, etc. Each “talk” will be 10 to 15 minutes. \n\nAn Anchorhold in Peakirk church – Avril Lumley Prior\nSawtry Abbey – Kevin Redgate\nWhat is a Causewayed Enclosure? – Phil Hill\nKilmartin Glen – Rex Gibson\n\nThere will be a festive feel to this event\, with free raffle tickets\, mince pies and a hot drink! \nFREE for FRAG Members \nGuests and non members are welcome but a £5 charge applies \n  \nExtraordinary General Meeting: \nPlease note that before the Open Mic session we will be holding an EGM for FRAG members to vote upon the future of the group in 2023.  \nThe following resolution has been proposed: \nIt is resolved that the group be dissolved in accordance with the constitution unless by 31st December 2022 nominations are received for the following committee roles: Chair; Secretary; Treasurer; Events/Field Officer; Safeguarding Officer. \nWe do not expect this element of the meeting to last longer than 15 minutes. \n 
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/frag-open-mic/
LOCATION:Parkway Sports Club\, Maskew Avenue\, Peterborough\, PE1 2AS
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221107T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20220727T133031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T095739Z
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SUMMARY:Francis Pryor - Scenes from Prehistoric Life
DESCRIPTION:Scenes from Prehistoric Life:\nFrom the Ice Age to the Coming of the Romans: One Million Years of Life in the British Isles \nWe are delighted to welcome one of Britain’s most distinguished archaeologists and the excavator of Flag Fen. The talk by Francis Pryor will be based on his latest book\, “Scenes from Prehistoric Life”. Attendees will be able to purchase signed copies of the book. \n‘Highly compelling’ Spectator\, Books of the Year\n‘An evocative foray into the prehistoric past’\, BBC Countryfile Magazine\n‘Makes life in Britain BC often sound rather more appealing than the frenetic and anxious 21st century!’ Daily Mail \nFREE for FRAG Members \nFrancis Pryor paints a vivid picture of British and Irish prehistory\, from the Old Stone Age (about one million years ago) to the arrival of the Romans in AD 43\, in a sequence of fifteen profiles of ancient landscapes. Whether writing about the early human family who trod the estuarine muds of Happisburgh in Norfolk c.900\,000 BC\, the craftsmen who built a wooden trackway in the Somerset Levels early in the fourth millennium BC\, or the Iron Age denizens of Britain’s first towns\, Pryor uses excavations and surveys to uncover the daily routines of our ancient ancestors. By revealing how our prehistoric forebears coped with both simple practical problems and more existential challenges\, Francis Pryor offers remarkable insights into the long and unrecorded centuries of our early history\, and a convincing\, well-attested and movingly human portrait of prehistoric life as it was really lived. \nDr Francis Pryor MBE is an archaeologist specialising in the study of the Bronze Age and Iron Age in Britain. He was fundamental to the discovery and excavation of Flag Fen. He has worked extensively in the lower Welland and Nene valleys. Francis is well known for his frequent appearances on the Channel 4 television series Time Team. \n  \n 
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/francis-pryor-scenes-from-historic-life/
LOCATION:Parkway Sports Club\, Maskew Avenue\, Peterborough\, PE1 2AS
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221003T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20220130T102817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T083727Z
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SUMMARY:Newstead Priory
DESCRIPTION:Newstead by Stamford Priory \nNewstead Priory between Stamford and Uffington was founded by William de Albini III early in the thirteenth century. It was endowed with the local mill\, assorted parcels of land\, and the chapel of the Blessed Mary at Newstead. It operated as an Augustinian priory for the next 300 years. \nThere is documentary evidence for the site and there are intriguing lumps and bumps in the landscape which probably reflect the location of buildings associated with the priory. The precise location and layout of the priory remains uncertain. Interpretation is complicated by the later Stamford Canal which cuts through the site. \nSpeaker: Nick Sheehan\, Uffington based local historian and author \nNick is author of the 2018 book\, “Newstead by Stamford Priory” and continues to search for more clues. \nFREE for FRAG members \nNewstead Priory – More Info
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/newstead-priory/
LOCATION:Parkway Sports Club\, Maskew Avenue\, Peterborough\, PE1 2AS
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220905T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220905T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20220129T173014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T172806Z
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SUMMARY:Saxon Settlement  at Buckden
DESCRIPTION:The Saxon Settlement Excavations at Buckden \nOxford Archaeology recently excavated a 6-hectare rural site south of Buckden\, between St Neots and Huntingdon. Highlights were a large Bronze-Age cremation cemetery and an early to middle Saxon settlement that included exceptionally large and complex examples of a sunken featured building and a hall. \nA rare iron plough coulter (possibly deliberately buried) is evidence for a major shift in agricultural technology and possible ritual deposition. Other finds include glass beads and vessel fragments\, coins including two sceattas and two pennies (both Offa)\, 41 bone combs\, 28 knives\, over 100 loom weights. The quality and range of features and finds suggests this settlement may have been a Saxon estate centre. \nSpeaker: James Fairbairn\, Project Officer\, Oxford Archaeology East \nLong term FRAG members will remember James from the community excavation of the Itter Crescent villa\, and his talk about parts of a Spitfire retrieved from Holme Fen. \nFREE for FRAG members
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/saxon-settlement-at-buckden/
LOCATION:Parkway Sports Club\, Maskew Avenue\, Peterborough\, PE1 2AS
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220827T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220827T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20220428T150426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T075051Z
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SUMMARY:VISIT: Crowland Excavation
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL \nFRAG has arranged a group visit to the excavation at Anchor Church Field\, Crowland. \nThis is the second year of an investigation by Newcastle and Sheffield universities. Several buildings have been revealed and their association with the 8th century St Guthlac is being explored. \nOur provisional plan is to meet at about 10.30am. FRAG members\, Rex Gibson and Avril Lumley Prior will provide background to the site\, the cult of St Guthlac\, and the associations with St Pega. The excavation team led by Dr Duncan Wright and Dr Hugh Willmott will then be our guides\, explaining what has been discovered so far this year. We expect the visit to last 60-90 minutes in total. \nFREE for FRAG Members – £5 for Non members \nTo register your interest in joining the visit please complete the application form. \nUntil 12th August priority will be given to FRAG members and their guests. We will not be confirming places and plans until then. If we need to limit numbers this will be on a first come first served basis. \nPayment for non members will be collected on the day. \nDr Duncan Wright is Lecturer in Medieval Archaeology within the School of History\, Classics\, and Archaeology at Newcastle University. Dr Hugh Willmott is Senior Lecturer in European Historical Archaeology at Sheffield University.  \nA previous post contains some background on the site and the 2021 dig: \nDetails about the Crowland Site \nPlease note that the excavation team is hoping to arrange an open day for the general public to take place the following weekend.
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/visit-crowland-excavation/
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220828
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20220516T094837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T095657Z
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SUMMARY:DIG: Nassington 2022
DESCRIPTION:A MidNAG Event \nMidNAG are returning to the Roman barn investigated through geophysics and excavation since 2016. \nVolunteers are welcome. \nTo participate you need to complete the MidNAG application form:\nhttps://www.midnag.org.uk/events.html \nMany FRAG members have previously dug at Nassington. You can find out a bit more from some of the previous “dig diaries”. \nNassington 2016 \nNassington 2017 \nNassington 2018 \nNassington 2019
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/dig-nassington-2022/
CATEGORIES:Non FRAG
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220627T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220627T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20211213T091206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T080046Z
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SUMMARY:The Uluburun Shipwreck
DESCRIPTION:The Uluburun Shipwreck and Late Bronze Age Mediterranean trade. \nPLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE FROM 6TH JUNE TO 27TH JUNE \nFollowing his popular talk about pre-historic Bahrain in 2019\, Michael Olney returns to throw light on a 3\,300 year old shipwreck discovered off the coast of Uluburun\, south west Turkey. \nThe astonishing late 14th century BC shipwreck discovered near Kas by a sponge diver in 1982 has provided a unique insight into the extent and richness of Late Bronze Age trade networks in the Mediterranean. \nThe wreck was excavated over eleven consecutive campaigns of three to four months\, conducted by the Institute of Nautical Archaeology\, totalling 22\,413 dives between 1984 and 1992. \nIt is among the oldest ships ever discovered and contained one of the wealthiest and largest known assemblages of Late Bronze Age items found in the Mediterranean which have been traced back to at least seven different cultures\, including Mycenaean\, Syro-Palestinian\, Cypriot\, Egyptian\, Kassite\, Assyrian and Nubian. \nFully laden cargo of around 20 tons yielded more than 18\,000 spectacular artefacts. The main cargo was of raw materials including approximately 10 tons of primarily Cypriot copper in the form of 354 ‘oxhide’ ingots; 175 of the earliest known intact disc-shaped ingots of glass which were coloured with cobalt blue\, turquoise\, and a unique lavender; A ton of terebinth resin contained in around 150 Canaanite jars\, logs of Egyptian ebony\, ostrich eggshells\, elephant tusks\, hippopotamus teeth\, seashells\, and tortoise shells. \nThere were also luxurious finished goods on board; Egyptian objects of gold\, electrum\, silver\, and stone; Canaanite jewellery; thousands of beads made of glass\, agate\, carnelian\, quartz\, faience\, and amber; and finely crafted figurines and a scarab bearing the cartouche of Queen Nefertiti. \nOther artefacts included ivory cosmetics containers\, a trumpet carved from a hippopotamus incisor\, bronze tools and weapons\, lead net and line sinkers\, netting needles for repairing nets\, fishhooks\, a harpoon\, a bronze trident\, and wooden writing boards and Cypriot fine- and coarse-ware ceramics. \nArtefacts that were personal possessions of the crew members\, such as tools\, oil lamps\, and writing boards\, suggest that the crew were Canaanite and/or Cypriot\, although at least two were Mycenaean. \nThe proveniences of the artefacts suggest that the Late Bronze Age Aegean was part of an established international trade network in which ships sailed the Mediterranean on a circular route from Syro-Palestine to Cyprus\, onto the Aegean\, and occasionally as far west as Sardinia\, then back home via North Africa and Egypt. \n  \nSpeaker: Michael W Olney \nMichael read Archaeology and Ancient History of Western Asia at the Institute of Archaeology\, UCL. \nFREE for FRAG Members
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/uluburun-shipwreck/
LOCATION:Parkway Sports Club\, Maskew Avenue\, Peterborough\, PE1 2AS
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220618T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220618T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220604T105636Z
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SUMMARY:VISIT: Milton Hall Mosaic
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL \nFRAG has arranged a rare opportunity to view the Roman mosaic which was discovered in 1821 during excavations in Castor. The mosaic was re-laid in the ante-room to the dairy at Milton Hall. At that time local antiquarian\, Edmund Artis\, was working as House Steward for 4th Earl Fitzwilliam. \nWe will be accompanied by Dr Stephen Upex who will provide background on local mosaics\, Roman villas\, and the role of Edmund Artis in their discovery. \nPhysical space is tight so the maximum number of attendees will be 25. The outline plan is for the us to meet at about 10.30am\, with the option after for a pub lunch. \nFREE for FRAG Members – £5 for Non members \nTo register your interest in joining the visit please complete the application form. Rex Gibson will be in touch with joining instructions by email. \nUntil 18th May priority will be given to applicants who are FRAG members. If we need to limit numbers this will be on a first come first served basis. \nPayment for non members will be collected on the day. \nDr Stephen Upex has written on a wide variety of topics related to British landscape history and archaeology. He has excavated widely and led the 2019 investigation at Durobrivae . Books include the recently published\, Romans in the Nene Valley. Stephen lectures at the University of Cambridge\, is a member of the Chartered Institute for Field Archaeologists and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/visit-milton-hall-mosaic/
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220530
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20220502T141918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T083128Z
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SUMMARY:DIG: Itter Crescent Villa - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:EXCAVATION: Fane Road Allotments – Itter Crescent Roman Villa \nEXCAVATION POSTPONED \nWe have not been granted the necessary permission by Peterborough City Council to undertake this dig. This is particularly disappointing since we had an agreed outline plan for our investigations\, the work is undertaken in a structured and professional manner\, and we seek to maximise community awareness and involvement.  \nA large Roman villa was discovered in 2011 prior to construction of new houses between Itter Crescent and Fane Road. There  was a community dig in 2014 and since then FRAG has undertaken further archaeological excavations on the Fane Road Allotment Site to ascertain the full extent of the buildings. \nA brief excavation (Wed 25th to Sunday 29th May) will continue to explore the walls unearthed during recent digs. \nThe community excavation gave clues as to the layout of the southern elements of the impressive villa but detailed interpretation of the remains is still uncertain. \nYou don’t need to have experience\, and you don’t need to commit for the full duration. You do need to register in advance by completing the online application form. \nFRAG Members Only\n(though members of Fane Road Allotment Association\, and JIGSAW affiliated groups may also participate)
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/dig-itter-crescent-villa/
LOCATION:Fane Road Allotments\, PE4 6SW
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220509T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20211013T180529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T182559Z
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SUMMARY:Peterborough Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:History of Peterborough Cathedral \nThis Introduction to Peterborough Cathedral will provide an overview of the institution and building which has been at the heart of Peterborough since a monastery was first founded here in 655AD. \nThe Cathedral is an icon for the city\, its historic core\, and a living place of worship. This talk looks at the remarkable history of the Cathedral and its site. \nSpeaker: Stuart Orme\, Curator of the Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon and former Director of Operations at Peterborough Cathedral \nFREE for FRAG Members
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/peterborough-cathedral/
LOCATION:Paston and Gunthorpe Community Centre\, Hallfields Lane\, Peterborough\, PE4 7YH
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220404T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220404T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20211119T093438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T112153Z
UID:6801-1649098800-1649098800@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:Lost Villages of Peterborough & AGM
DESCRIPTION:The evening will commence with the FRAG Annual General Meeting. This is expected to be brief given that we held a deferred meeting for prior years in September 2021. \nWe will then move on to our talk\, The Lost Villages of Peterborough. \nThis lecture shows changes to the villages that have been swallowed up within the built-up area of Peterborough. \nAs Peterborough has expanded so it has engulfed many small villages (such as Orton Waterville pictured above). This talk will help you picture the very different character and landscape of the area which has relatively recently been displaced. \nSpeakers: June and Vernon Bull \nJune and Vernon are keen local historians and founder members of the Peterborough Local History Society. They are enthusiastic collectors of old postcards of Peterborough and have amassed a collection of nearly 3\,500 originals from the late Victorian period to the early 1960s. Since 1988 they have published a series of Peterborough picture postcard books\, as well as other local history titles. \nFREE for FRAG members \n  \nFRAG AGM – Documents\nMinutes of last AGM\nAgenda for AGM on Monday 4th April 2022\nPlease note that although the current officers are all willing to remain in post we would very much welcome the addition of new members to the committee. Please let us know at the meeting or separately by email if you are interested in helping with the organisation of the group.\nenquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/lost-villages-of-peterborough/
LOCATION:Parkway Sports Club\, Maskew Avenue\, Peterborough\, PE1 2AS
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220307T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220307T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20211118T180736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T221536Z
UID:6793-1646679600-1646679600@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:Priors Hall Romano-Celtic Site\, Corby
DESCRIPTION:CURRENT ARCHAEOLOGY – PROJECT OF THE YEAR 2022 \nThis talk presents the results of the nationally significant archaeological excavations undertaken by Oxford Archaeology East on the estate of a large Roman villa near Corby. The incredible well-preserved remains included a Romano-British building\, a temple-mausoleum converted to a tile factory\, pottery and lime manufacture and much more. It ranks amongst the most exciting and important Late Romano-British archaeology encountered from Roman Britain. \nSpeaker: Paddy Lambert\, Oxford Archaeology East \nPaddy specialises in the history and material culture of the Roman world\, with special interests in cultural syncretism and epigraphy. He has worked extensively on Roman sites across the UK and in Europe\, including an extensive Roman villa in the south west. \nFREE for FRAG members \nThis project was announced as the Current Archaeology Project of the Year on 25th February
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/priors-hall-romano-celtic-site/
LOCATION:Parkway Sports Club\, Maskew Avenue\, Peterborough\, PE1 2AS
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220222
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20220212T101037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T101229Z
UID:7044-1645142400-1645487999@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:Hill Top\, Alconbury - Resistivity Survey
DESCRIPTION:There is an opportunity to help with a further resistivity survey near Alconbury. Sawtry History Society has an ongoing project to define the location and extent of a possible Romano-British settlement. \nVisit the Sawtry Archaeology website for more details and an application form if you wish to take part. \nhttps://sawtryarchaeology.wixsite.com/my-site/17-1 \nFRAG members will be welcomed\, even those who do not have prior experience. \n  \n 
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/hill-top-alconbury-resistivity-survey/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sawtry History Society":MAILTO:sawtry.archaeology@yahoo.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220207T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20210818T133651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220206T115020Z
UID:6581-1644260400-1644260400@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:The Water Newton Treasure
DESCRIPTION:The Water Newton Treasure – Religion or Ritual? \nA hoard of 9 silver vessels and 19 plaques was discovered in 1975. The hoard was found on the site of the walled Roman town of Durobrivae and is now housed in the British Museum. What exactly is the Water Newton treasure? \nIt dates from no later than the fourth century AD and many of the objects include Christian symbols. The hoard is widely regarded as the earliest known group of Christian silver. \nPhil Hill will explain where and how the hoard was found – and what it tells us about both Durobrivae and early Christianity in Britain. \nYou can find an introductory overview on our website. \nSpeaker: Phil Hill\, FRAG Site Officer and Assistant Supervisor with Oxford Archaeology East \nFREE for FRAG Members
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/the-water-newton-treasure/
LOCATION:Parkway Sports Club\, Maskew Avenue\, Peterborough\, PE1 2AS
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211206T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20191028T204621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T171849Z
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SUMMARY:Must Farm - The Big Picture
DESCRIPTION:The excavation of 3 late Bronze Age roundhouses took place in 2015 and 2016. Now that the post excavation work is complete and the monographs in the pipeline\, project director Mark Knight is able to tell the full narrative. How were long-established settlements being affected by rising water levels? How did the Must Farm settlement come to be there? How were the people living? How was the settlement destroyed? What parallels can we see in southern Britain – and in continental Europe? \nIt was in the summer of 1999 that decaying timbers were discovered protruding out of the southern face of the brick pit at Must Farm\, between Peterborough and Whittlesey. Investigations in 2004 and 2006 revealed the site to be late Bronze Age (1300-800BC) and to comprise a succession of large timber structures spanning an ancient watercourse. A fleet of eight beautifully preserved prehistoric log-boats were amongst the earlier finds. It was in 2016 that the site hit the headlines and was dubbed “Britain’s Pompeii”. Certainly\, the excavation of 3 stilted roundhouses which burnt down soon after construction – with much of their timbers and contents preserved in the mud below – has greatly extended our knowledge of everyday life at that time. \nSpeaker – Mark Knight\, Senior Project Officer\, Cambridge Archaeological Unit \nFREE for FRAG Members \nNB Please note this is NOT AT OUR USUAL VENUE!\n(But it’s not far away\, there should be plenty of parking\, and it’s a larger room) \nPlease maintain social distancing where possible and wear a face covering if you wish \nGoogle Maps – Paston and Gunthorpe Community Centre
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/must-farm-the-big-picture/
LOCATION:Paston and Gunthorpe Community Centre\, Hallfields Lane\, Peterborough\, PE4 7YH
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211101T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211101T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20191029T000934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T183732Z
UID:5427-1635793200-1635793200@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:Peterborough Historic Environment Record
DESCRIPTION:The HER (Historic Environment Record) contains all available information on known scheduled and unscheduled archaeological remains within Peterborough Unitary Authority. Peterborough HER digitally maintains three types of record\, namely monuments of all periods (from finds’ spots to earthworks)\, events (investigative fieldwork such as excavations or surveys) and sources/archives. \nThe HER database is a valuable source of information for anyone interested in researching local archaeology and history. The ways in which it is maintained and accessed has been evolving in recent years. \nRebecca Casa-Hatton will explain how the HER is used by the planning department of the council – and how it can help both professional and amateur archaeologists. \nSpeaker:   Dr Rebecca Casa-Hatton\, City of Peterborough Archaeologist \nFREE for FRAG Members
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/peterborough-historic-environment-record/
LOCATION:Parkway Sports Club\, Maskew Avenue\, Peterborough\, PE1 2AS
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211013
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20210925T155051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T165916Z
UID:6644-1633651200-1634083199@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:EXCAVATION: Fane Road Roman Villa
DESCRIPTION:EXCAVATION: Fane Road Allotments – Roman Villa \nA large Roman villa was discovered in 2011 prior to construction of new houses between Itter Crescent and Fane Road. The Heritage Lottery funded ‘Romans of Fane Road’ excavation was undertaken in 2014. Since then FRAG has undertaken further archaeological excavations on the Fane Road Allotment Site to ascertain the full extent of the building. \nThis will be our first chance to return to the features partially revealed in our May 2019 excavation. \nFRAG Members Only\n(though members of FR Allotment Association\, and JIGSAW affiliated groups may also participate) \nIf you are interested to participate please download the application form and submit to fieldofficer@peterborougharchaeology.org. Kevin Redgate will be in touch. \nVenue\nFane Road Allotments\, Fane Road\, Peterborough. Access will be via the gate off the footpath on the Itter Park side of the allotments. \nDates & Times\nFriday 8th October to Tuesday 12th October from 8.00am to 4.30pm daily. \nExcavation Strategy\nFirstly\, to determine the east and north extents of the wall revealed in the May 19 excavation in order to identify any returns (north or south) and/or any intermediate wall junctions. \nSecondly\, attempt to locate the east Iron-Age boundary ditch revealed by the 2012 commercial excavation to extend into the allotments east of the track that terminates on the north fence-line. \nFurther Information \nApplication\nAll participants must complete the application form and have their attendance confirmed. \nDownload Application Form \n  \n 
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/excavation-fane-road-roman-villa/
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210912T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210912T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T003734
CREATED:20210819T105402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210911T112310Z
UID:6605-1631442600-1631442600@peterborougharchaeology.org
SUMMARY:VISIT: Sawtry Abbey
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS NOW CLOSED \nSawtry Abbey was a Cistercian monastery consecrated in 1238. The abbey never achieved great prominence but it was visited by Kings\, and in 1536 Catherine of Aragon’s body rested there when her funeral cortege broke its journey from Kimbolton Castle to Peterborough. \nDuring the visit you will be able to relate the remaining lumps and bumps in the landscape to the original design of the abbey. You will also learn about the origins and spread of the Cistercian Order. \nThis outdoor event will involve a stroll lasting 60 to 90 minutes. Walking will be on tracks and an uneven\, largely over-grown field. The presence of cattle mean dogs and under-16s cannot join the visit. There are no toilet facilities.  All participants need to pre-register. Numbers will be capped \nRegistration will open on Saturday 21st August. FRAG members will be given priority until 28th August. Thereafter it will be first come\, first served for all. Register using the form below. \nFree for FRAG Members\n£5 for Non Members (to be collected at the event) \nSince 2016 a project by the Sawtry History Society has been undertaking research including a resistivity survey to verify earlier records of the abbey. The project has been led by Kevin Redgate and Phil Hill who will be our guides for this visit. \nYou can find out more background about the abbey both on the Peterborough Archaeology website – and on the Sawtry Archaeology website where there are a series of “leaflets” available.
URL:https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/visit-sawtry-abbey/
CATEGORIES:FRAG
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRAG":MAILTO:enquiries@peterborougharchaeology.org
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