LISS ARCHAEOLOGY
Community archaeology in East 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 - May 2026 (dates tbc)
In 2025 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. We also further investigated the intriguing paved or cobbled area which sloped downwards to what some speculate might have been a well. We will be continuing our excavations in May.
Petersfield Big Dig - 3rd to 20th July 2026
Following 3 years of successful digs in the town 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.
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Autumn Dig - Medstead - September 2026 (dates tbc)
Following an interesting dig in 2025 which both surprised and intrigued us we will be returning to this site in September.
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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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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.