Posts by Cate Davies
‘By the Medway Marsh’ review
Thanks to Professor Neil Christie for this great review published in Medieval Archaeology Volume 66.2 (Dec 2022). By the Medway Marsh by James Gerrard and Guy Seddon is available to purchase here . A few kilometres north of Watling Street and close to the Roman town of Rochester in N Kent, excavations by Pre-Construct Archaeology at…
Read MoreHolocene Climate Change and Human Impact
Our Head of Environment Jane Wheeler is the first to publish an article this year, with a paper for the open-access journal Quaternary MDPI, co-written by Katherine A. Selby and Sally Derrett from the Universities of York and Sheffield respectively. The dramatically shifting climate of the early- to mid-Holocene period coincided with population expansion in…
Read More‘Form the Future’ careers event
Last week Sian (Finds, Environmental and Archiving Manager at PCA Cambridge) took part in a ‘Careers Carousel’ event at Swavesey Village College, with a presentation to five classes of Year 9s about archaeology as a career. ‘Form the Future’ is a community interest company set up to help young people discover exciting opportunities for the…
Read MoreAn east end monkey…
We have an unusual find from a site in East London – the severed head of a monkey from a mid-19th-century context. Our animal bone specialist Kevin says “Its wisdom teeth haven’t erupted so it is probably less than 6 years of age but definitely more than 2 years. I think it is likely to…
Read More19th Century Band of Hope Temperance Medal
We recovered a white metal medal during recent investigations in Gloucester. These medals, 39mm in diameter, were awarded to those who took a pledge of abstinence from alcohol. On one side the medal reads “Band of Hope Medal – Prevention is Better than Cure – I Promise to Abstain from All Alcoholic Drinks as Beverages”.…
Read MoreKickstart Scheme
Kickstart is a scheme implemented by the UK government to help create jobs for young people from the ages of 16-24. Historic England approached us with the scheme and with their assistance, we searched for potential applicants. We employed Lidia Kones via the scheme, who turned out to be such a helpful, quick learner, we…
Read MoreCongratulations Alistair Douglas – Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries!
Congratulations to Alistair who has been elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in London! This is an amazing honour and achievement as the election procedure is highly selective: nominations for fellowship of the society can come only from existing fellows, and must be signed by between five and twelve existing fellows. Elections then occur by…
Read MoreExcavations at Holy Family Technology College, Walthamstow – a presentation by Shane Maher
‘Living by the Medway Marsh: Roman and early medieval activity at Grange Farm, Gillingham, Kent’
This is the title of a presentation by James Gerrard at the joint CBASE and KAS conference on 12 November, which this year explores the theme of Agriculture, Industry and Trade in the Roman South East.
Read MoreSurprise! A concrete bunker
Groundworks contractors in Plumstead have found an unexpected air raid shelter! Our evaluation trenches in different parts of the site had previously uncovered two phases of 19th century occupation.
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