LISS ARCHAEOLOGY
Community archaeology in Hampshire, UK
LISS ARCHAEOLOGY
Community archaeology in
Hampshire, UK
DIARY OF EVENTS
Activities for 2025
Please note that, unless otherwise stated, all events are for members of Liss Archaeology only, for liability insurance reasons.
For membership information, further information, queries from college and university students seeking practical experience, or to volunteer to help with events, please contact us by email at lissarchaeology@gmail.com
Spring Dig - Colemore - 24 April to 27 May 2025
In 2024 we excavated 4 trenches revealing more of the northern end of the foundations of the Romano-British villa structure, with several walls thought to be of different dates, as well as a section of the deep Iron Age ladder enclosure ditches and an intriguing paved or cobbled area which sloped downwards to what some speculate might have been a well. We will not know for sure until we re-open and extend some of the trenches this Spring.
Summer Dig - Petersfield Big Dig - 18 Jul to 3rd Aug 2025
Following successful digs in the town in 2023 and 2024 we will again be carrying out explorations on several exciting sites in Petersfield, on land owned by the Town Council and in several private gardens.
Although the dig will be undertaken by members, we intend that local residents including children will be able to participate to some extent and watch our progress. More information on the specific locations in the town will be provided nearer the time on the Big Dig website and we expect to be asking members to help with preliminary geophysics surveys (magnetometry and resistivity), in mid-June. Days off during the dig will be Wednesdays.​
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The booking link has been sent to all members. Email for more information and availability.
Autumn Dig - Medstead - 4 Sep to 30 Sep 2025
We had hoped last year to continue our annual dig on a farm near Petersfield but were prevented from doing so by the effect the bad weather had on the harvest so relocated to Medstead. This year we will continue our investigation.
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This dig is also for members only. Training will be provided for new members. More details will be sent to members once dates are confirmed.
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Booking opens July 2025
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Geophysics surveys, throughout the year
The Fieldwork Committee has a list of potential sites that we have been asked to scan, using our non-destructive geophysics techniques - resistivity and magnetometry. These events often have to be arranged at short notice, depending on the landowners, weather forecasts and the condition of the ground being surveyed.
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Requests for volunteers to help with scans will usually be circulated by email to members.
Silchester guided walk (members only)
Carl Raven is not only a member of our group but is also a volunteer warden for English Heritage at their Silchester (Calleva Atrebatum) site. Carl has extensive knowledge of the history of this large Iron Age and Romano-British settlement, has been involved in the University of Reading digs there and often leads guided walks.
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Carl has kindly agreed to lead a walk on Sunday 8th June, starting at 2:00pm and lasting about 2 hours. For more information and to book see this page.