Posts by Cate Davies
Happy 30th Birthday PCA!
. Introducing ’30 Years, 30 Sites’ In honour of our 30th anniversary we’ll unveiling a curated portfolio of the most remarkable and groundbreaking sites PCA has undertaken over the last 30 years. Our journey through time begins with Tabard Square. Sometimes a single excavation can completely alter widely-held beliefs. At Tabard Square, our discovery of a…
Read MoreFeel the Magnetic pull of Archaeology at our Open Day!
Experience the thrill of discovery firsthand tomorrow at our Central Winchester Regeneration site Open Day – turn up anytime between 10am-4.30pm to see some of the artefacts revealed so far and tour the trenches. There will also be hands-on interactive activities for children in Abbey Gardens. Save the Date: Saturday 2 September Location: PCA gazebo…
Read MoreHadrian’s Wall – Turret 3a
Scott Vance spoke about our thrilling discovery of Turret 3a to a full house at the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne, as one of their monthly members’ lectures. Turret 3a is the first turret to be found in almost 40 years; excitingly this also means there may be more of the wall yet…
Read MoreCWR Volunteering
Our volunteering days at the Central Winchester Regeneration site are proving very popular! . Sanjay (second from front) shared his positive and insightful experience on social media: Having watched Time Team for years, I decided to do a day of volunteering yesterday Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited in Winchester. Three learnings. 🏆 Something I had never done…
Read MoreJaw-dropping #FindsFriday
Winchester Heritage Open Days 2023
As part of Winchester Heritage Open Days PCA will open the Central Winchester Regeneration site to the public between 12 noon and 2pm on weekdays for a talk/tour with poster displays and finds viewing. When: 8th-17th September, 12-2pm Where: Central Winchester Regeneration site, Winchester Bus Station yard, Busket Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BA Our investigation…
Read MoreCWR Open Day 2 September
Mark your calendars for Saturday September 2 and prepare to be immersed in history from 10am to 4.30pm! Our guided tours will explore Trench 1, where visitors to our first open day will be able to see the progress we have made. This will be followed by a visit to the newly opened Trench 3…
Read MoreExpanding Horizons: Our Newark Office Upgrade
We’re delighted to announce the acquisition of new offices in the centre of Newark! The office space combines contemporary aesthetics with the essence of the market town’s charm. As an added bonus staff now have easy access to local coffee shops, sandwich bars, and other food outlets as well as a cinema!
Read More‘PEACE 1856’ pipe
This clay tobacco pipe, which reads ‘PEACE 1856’, commemorates the treaty of Paris which ended the Crimean War. The pipe was made in Winchester at the Bridge Street kiln site by Richard Goodall who ran the site from 1860 until at least 1914. The pipe mould has a long and complex history; it was originally…
Read MoreCWR Open Day
On Saturday we welcomed visitors to our first open day at the Central Winchester Regeneration site to see what we’ve found so far. We had to dodge a few showers to take groups from our display of finds and posters in Abbey Gardens to see Trench 1 with the medieval and Victorian remains that we’ve…
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