Projects

This summer’s heat wave has provided perfect conditions to observe crop marks, due to the lack of moisture within the ground.  As reported across the media, a treasure trove of hidden history has been recorded across the UK. In South Gloucestershire, underneath several farming fields, a substantial roadside Roman settlement appears every few decades, in the parch marks which form during particularly dry weather. We were asked by one of the region’s local archaeology societies and the

Crop Marks, South Gloucestershire

In November 2017 Avon Archaeology Limited were commissioned by Discover DeCrypt to lead the archaeological work required during the ambitious renovation project of the St Mary de Crypt Church and School Room, located on Southgate Street in central Gloucester. The renovation work aims to transform and renovate the buildings into a community facility where the public will be able to explore the fascinating history of the church, attend concerts and simply enjoy this great building. The project

St Mary De Crypt, Southgate Street, Gloucester

During 2016, we were commissioned to carry out a watching brief on land near to Portal Road, Monmouthshire, South Wales related to the development of a new Premier Inn.   The town of Monmouth has its origins in the early Roman period with the construction of a fort in circa 55AD.  Identified by name as ‘Blestium’, it was one of several forts forming a line of auxiliary fortifications established to control the Monow Valley into mid-Wales. Although the site had potential for interesting

Portal Road, Monmouth, South Wales