The much-anticipated excavation at the Essex County Hospital site began last month and, despite the very wet start, it has already produced a rich volume of Roman finds most notable
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The Flotation Station and Floaty McFloat Face have arrived at the Trust!
Environmental Archaeologist Bronagh Quinn is thrilled to have a purpose-built area to ‘float’ in and tells us the story behind arrival of The Flotation Station and Floaty MacFloat Face. “In
Continue readingColchester’s Young Archaeologists’ Club The theme for our meeting on Saturday 15 February 2020 is “Britons and Romans”. LIFE CHANGED IN THE COLCHESTER AREA WHEN THE ROMANS INVADED. THEY WERE
Continue readingEssex County Hospital volunteering opportunities
The site offers a rare opportunity for volunteers to get involved with a commercial archaeological excavation. A team of volunteers is needed at the former hospital to help process the
Continue readingSell out lectures!
Due to the spectacular success of the Colchester Archaeology Talks, unless your seats have already been reserved, from 14th February 2020 tickets for the three remaining talks must be bought
Continue readingColchester Archaeology Talks – 3 of 5
3 of 5 ‘Large scale excavations at Colchester Institute’ Speaker: Howard Brooks (CAT Deputy Director). Digging at the heart of Camulodunum. Sheepen is well known as an important late Iron
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2 of 5 ‘Entertainment in Roman Colchester’ Speaker: Philip Crummy (CAT Director). Was there life before the telly? The people of Roman Colchester were blessed – public baths, a Roman
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1 of 5 ‘Recent excavations in and around Colchester’ Speaker: Adam Wightman (Senior Project Manager). Hear about some of the most interesting recent discoveries within the walled town centre: The
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