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Upcoming Presentation at the 2024 CAS Autumn Conference
Mark Hinman will be presenting alongside Charlotte Lockwood at the upcoming CAS Autumn Conference in Cambridge. They will discuss their recent excavations of an extraordinary early Saxon settlement at Great Chesterford. The site offers invaluable insights into early medieval life, and Mark and Charlotte look forward to sharing their findings. The conference will take place…
Read More3D Saxon Comb Case
This beautifully decorated 5th-century AD Saxon comb case, from a site in Essex, would have kept a fragile comb safe. The intricate carvings and animal head finials highlight the artistry of the period, suggesting that everyday items were created with aesthetics in mind. Click here to check it out from all angles in our 3D…
Read MoreRoman Winchester’s Southern Cemetery
Today, we’re excited to share a glimpse into Roman Winchester’s southern cemetery, where recent work has revealed an intriguing burial assemblage. The black vessel held a cremation and it was found with two bow brooches and two Samian dishes — one of which served as a protective lid over the cremation. This site has also…
Read MoreMK Archaeology Day 2024
Join us on Saturday, 2 November 2024, at the Central Library, Milton Keynes, where Mark Hinman and Judy Mlynarska will showcase some of the incredible archaeology uncovered during PCA’s recent excavations in the area. Their presentation From Roundhouses to Roundabouts: Uncovering an Iron Age and Early Roman settlement at Milton Keynes East will be part…
Read MoreA 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.
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