Projects

Avon Archaeology Ltd were commissioned by The University of Bath to undertake a programme of archaeological mitigation, comprising excavation, building survey and watching brief monitoring, at Newlands, Emerson’s Green, South Gloucestershire prior to the construction of facilities for The Institute for Advanced Automotive propulsion Systems (IAAPS) https://www.bath.ac.uk/research-institutes/iaaps/ The excavation was located where the development was most likely to adversely impact buried

Newlands Farm, Emersons Green, South Gloucestershire

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