Oxford Archaeology

From the Early Neolithic to the Iron Age (from 2,800 years ago to the Roman Invasion), these sites gave us some really impressive finds that helped us learn a lot more about human activity in South Oxfordshire. You can also find the book on Pen and Sword bit.ly/3XJEjqY

NEW PUBLICATION ALERT In 2017-18 we worked at 2 sites near Wallingford, Slade End Farm and Winterbrook, that revealed a rich prehistoric landscape. We are very excited to share "Slade End Farm and Winterbrook: Prehistoric Landscapes around Wallingford" bit.ly/4ekajJl

Get your dose of sunshine and happy smiles to get through today here oxfordcotswoldarchaeology.org.uk/project/south-… @CotswoldArch @ExploreEssex

On this dreary Autumn day, the glow of the sunshine and dazzling smiles of the volunteers in the photos from the community excavation at Weald Hall run by the #OCAArchTeam makes us feel a little bit warmer and happier.

We are so excited about the work we do together with @CotswoldArch that we are literally dancing on site! The A417 Missing Link uncovered cool archaeology beneath the stunning Cotswolds landscape. Find out all about it oxfordcotswoldarchaeology.org.uk/project/a417-m…

Did you know? Sizewell C isn’t just about renewable energy, it’s also home to one of the UK’s largest archaeological projects! With @CotswoldArch we’ve uncovered 6,000 years of history, from prehistoric pottery to Anglo-Saxon sites. Learn more here: oxfordcotswoldarchaeology.org.uk

What can you discover?

We are excited to launch the new website for Oxford Cotswold Archaeology! oxfordcotswoldarchaeology.org.uk We have created a digital home to share stories from our joint venture work with @CotswoldArch with you: @sizewellc, Cumbria's @A66NTP, A417 Missing Link and more! #OCAArchTeam

Don't miss this talk about the Uffington White Horse by National Trust Archaeologist Adrian Cox on 18th September!

It's time for a new update about the White Horse! This week we look at how the Uffington White has been bringing people together for centuries, from Saxon "Olympics" to events to promote social cohesion. Read it all here oxfordarchaeology.com/blog/great-sco…

@school_of_arch Thanks for sharing! We'll wait to hear your thoughts on it!

When one picture has the power to completely halt your scroll! Great work @Oatweet, I can't wait to read this report. #trees #archaeology #heritage #greeninnovation #forest

OA's new report for Forestry Commission explores the balance between afforestation and preserving our archaeological heritage. Let's protect our past while planning for a greener future. 🌍 🔗bit.ly/3Z1NchL #Archaeology #Sustainability #Forestry #Heritage

If you want to find out more about how people lived in this part of Roman Cambridge, @CambridgeUnit's monograph "Cattle, Community and Place" (with contributions from OA) is now available open access here repository.cam.ac.uk/items/2075443b…

The Bronze Age enclosure was followed by a Roman farmsted. This had extensive cultivation beds (the parallel lines) perhaps once used for growing vegetables, vines or even asparagus! There were also buildings to store and process the crops on site.

Simple lines in the soil? Look more closely! This aerial view is from the excavations OA carried out in the Cambridge Biomedical Campus/Royal Papworth Hospital area. The darker lines are the multiple phases of boundary and enclosure ditches from the Bronze Age and Roman period

It's time for a new White Horse update! This week we finally get to this year's work to restore this fabulous monument. Spoiler: it is about more than fixing the shape of the Horse, and a lot to do with its natural environment. Read all about it here bit.ly/3M8P2Wy

We were delighted to support this publication by @CambridgeUnit with a contribution by the excellent Tom Phillips. Grateful to @UCamArchaeology and @Cambridge_Uni for now making it available as #OpenAccess

Looking forward to hearing about all tis exciting research at the Conference in Oxford in December!

In the latest blog update about the Uffington White Horse, we look at the most recent work we have done there, always in partnership with @nationaltrust and @EnglishHeritage. oxfordarchaeology.com/blog/new-inves…

As these 2 images of the salt-making facilities at Stanford Wharf show, Roman industry was a big part of people's lives and determined how and where they lived. For a deep dive in the subject check our Knowledge Hub bit.ly/3AaDXSd

Ever wondered how Roman Britain worked when it came to feeding and watering the soldiers or sourcing the building materials for housing and infrastructure? Our colleague Ed Biddulph had a lovely chat with the BBC about Roman industries bbc.in/3WHJyXx