Posts by Cate Davies
A Rare Discovery
#FindsFriday This week we have an exciting find – a silver minim of Caratacus, known as a Caratacus Car type, dating c. 40-43. Caratacus was one of the sons of Cunobelin and one of the rulers who fought against the incoming Romans. Only one example of this coin was previously known, so this is only…
Read MoreIt’s Not Just Pollen: Exploring the Micro-World of Palynomorphs
PCA’s Head of Environment Jane Wheeler will be giving a talk to COLAS on 20 September titled “The secret micro-archaeological world of pollen & other pesky palynomorphs, including recent work in London.” Palynomorphs, including pollen and spores, are critical for fully understanding past environments. Jane has been using these micro-tools in the post-excavation analysis of…
Read MoreRoman Southwark Day
. From 11am to 1pm, drop in to explore Roman artefacts from Southwark’s museum collections. PCA will have a stall alongside other leading archaeology companies. AOC will be showcasing their new In Situ 3D scanning tool, giving you the opportunity to explore Southwark’s oldest ‘mystery’ statue in a whole new way! In the afternoon, from…
Read MoreCommunity Excavation in Winchester
Over the summer, PCA has been working alongside the local community at Friarsgate Park in Winchester, the newly-opened green space next to the bus station. The dig concluded with a successful Family Archaeology Event, where around 100 people joined in the fun. Attendees, particularly young people, had the opportunity to engage directly with history by…
Read MoreEverybody Needs Good Neighbours
Mark Hinman will be presenting a talk titled “Everybody Needs Good Neighbours” to the St Neots Local History Society. He will explore the community networks of the Cambridgeshire claylands from 400 BC to AD 600, focusing on PCA’s large-scale excavation ahead of the Monksfield development, where evidence of continuous occupation spanning 700 years was revealed.…
Read MoreFree Books!
To celebrate the release of our 26th monograph, we’ve unlocked all publications older than five years! Explore our archive with free, open-access flipbooks and downloads here.
Read MoreNew Publication: Bermondsey Square
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Read MoreFind of the Week
For #FindsFriday we have a stunning piece from the late 19th century—a beautifully moulded and enamelled clay tobacco pipe made by the renowned Paris company, Gambier. It’s a very rare find for London. This pipe features the “Student” (Etudiant) design shown in their catalogues, a motif that was both fashionable and symbolic of the era’s…
Read MoreFamily Fun Archaeology Day
Join us for a Family Fun Day at Winchester’s Friarsgate Park on 29 August 10am – 2pm. This event offers a range of activities for all ages, inviting families to uncover Winchester’s hidden history and enjoy the newly created outdoor space. Get hands-on with washing archaeological finds, handle real artefacts, and test your skills with…
Read MoreExcavations in Whitechapel
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