The recent evaluation, undertaken as part of a research-training-outreach project, has revealed evidence for town life in Roman Britain, including part of an unusual decorated mosaic, a possible shrine or mausoleum, a monumental roadside civic building, and tantalising hints of a nearby temple.
Read MoreWe are looking for two apprentice archaeological technicians to join our team. If you are passionate about archaeology and are interested in work-based training this might be the job for you.
Read MoreAlbion Archaeology discovered a large, previously unknown Roman roadside settlement in 2017 while carrying out an excavation in Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire on behalf of Tilia Homes (previously Kier Living). Finding Roman burials on such a site is common, and this was no exception – yet one of the people buried at Fenstanton had been crucified.
Read MoreAlbion Archaeology are pleased to have been involved in significant archaeological investigations in the area under development to the north of Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. These investigations are still ongoing, but the results of several excavations have now been published.
Read MoreAlbion Archaeology are pleased to have been involved in significant archaeological investigations in the area under development to the north of Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. These investigations are still ongoing, but the results of several excavations have now been published.
Read MoreAlbion Archaeology are pleased to have been involved in significant archaeological investigations in the area under development to the north of Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. These investigations are still ongoing, but the results of several excavations have now been published.
Read MorePerhaps the most exciting discovery within c.100ha of archaeological investigations undertaken by Albion in advance of development to the north of Houghton Regis is that of a dozen large Mesolithic pits. This was an unexpected discovery and is highly significant given the rarity of features of this period – they represent the largest group of such features found to date in England.
Read MoreAlbion Archaeology are delighted to announce that their monograph series now totals ten titles, following the publication of three sites in 2022.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce the publication of the latest editions of the Albion Archaeology Monograph. Monograph 6: Radstone Fields and Northampton Road, Brackley, Northamptonshire and Monograph 7: A Roman Farmstead and other Late Neolithic to Post-medieval Land-use at Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire are now available.
Read MoreAlbion Archaeology discovered a large, previously unknown Roman roadside settlement in 2017 while carrying out an excavation in Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire on behalf of Tilia Homes (previously Kier Living). Finding Roman burials on such a site is common, and this was no exception – yet one of the people buried at Fenstanton had been crucified.
Read MoreEVENT CANCELLED. Unfortunately due to the weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms, Dunstable Town Council have made the difficult decision to cancel the archaeology festival taking place in Dunstable on Saturday 24th July 2021
Read MoreAlbion Archaeology have been carrying out investigations at Linmere, north of Houghton Regis. These investigations, at the foot of the Chilterns escarpment, have revealed a wealth of information about the life and death of the inhabitants of Linmere across nearly 8,000 years of history. The work was carried out for Houghton Regis Management Company / Lands Improvement Holdings and will continue as other areas of the site are developed.
Read MoreExcavations in advance of the construction of new student halls of residence uncovered a large Anglo-Saxon cemetery. Around 70 inhumations, many with grave goods, were discovered when Albion Archaeology carried out open-area excavations in Autumn 2020.
Read MoreThe latest edition of the Albion Archaeology Monograph has now been published! Volume 5 is Bourton Way, Wellingborough and Station Road, Higham Ferrers: Two Middle Iron Age Settlements Overlooking the River Nene in Northamptonshire
Read MoreIt is now over 6 months since the country was put into lockdown. During that time, we have been working hard to ensure that our business can operate in a Covid-19 secure way. We remain open for business and our team is working really hard to maintain the delivery of a high-quality service to all of our customers.
Read MoreThis statement has been prepared to update you on how we are responding to the global pandemic of Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19).
Albion Archaeology remains open for business and our team can be contacted via email or phone as usual.
We have a detailed action plan to assist with the control of COVID-19 and we are committed to following official guidance and industry best practice, as it is developed.
Read MoreAlbion Archaeology Monograph Volume 4 has now been published! Volume 4 is A Romano-British Settlement and Cemetery at Higham Road, Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire.
Read MoreAlbion Archaeology was commissioned to run a community excavation in Ampthill Park, with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Read MoreAlthough fieldwork is our most visible activity, the work that is carried out behind the scenes during the post excavation phase of a project is equally important. After several years, we are beginning to fully understand excavations of a Saxon site in Stotfold.
Read MoreOur buildings expert, Mark Phillips, has been undertaking research into the onion barn, buildings in which onions were dried and then stored. These unusual buildings are a feature of the Bedfordshire landscape and reflect the importance of market gardening to the county from the 17th century right through to the modern period, particularly centred around Sandy.
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