Blogs Heritage and Archaeology

HAT, 04 August 2023 - About Archaeology in Buckinghamshire

Following the launch of the Buckinghamshire Local Heritage List project in 2021, many hundreds of buildings, archaeological sites and parks and gardens have been nominated by members of the public. These nominations represent those heritage assets important to local people and their communities.

HAT, 19 May 2023 - About Archaeology in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire is a county steeped in history, with a wealth of fascinating buildings, landmarks, and places of interest scattered throughout the area. The region is known for its Wychert buildings, Rothschild architecture, archaeological remains, historic landscapes, and picturesque towns and villages, which are valued by locals and visitors alike.

HAT, 05 April 2023 - About Archaeology in Buckinghamshire

The Buckinghamshire HER and Milton Keynes HER are both 50 years old this year. Initiated by Michael Farley in 1972, using a format and methodology developed by the Oxfordshire HER (the first HER in the UK, initiated in 1965), with evening classes and other local volunteers researching and collating information …

HAT, 15 December 2022 - About Archaeology in Buckinghamshire , Recent archaeological finds

Since March 2022, a team from CFA/AOC Archaeology have been present during groundworks being carried out in advance of construction of the Southeast Aylesbury Link Road. This team has ensured any archaeological remains encountered have been professionally excavated, recorded and analysed. In time, the results of the works will be …

HAT, 07 November 2022 - About Archaeology in Buckinghamshire

In July 2021, Buckinghamshire Council Archaeology Service (BCAS) were contacted by Peter Gulland, the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire representative for the Milestone Society. Whilst out in Oxfordshire Peter had been approached by a homeowner who had found a very rusty old milepost hidden in the hedge in his garden. The milepost …

Heritage and Archaeology Team, 13 October 2022 - About Archaeology in Buckinghamshire

On 1st October at the Bucks Local History Network Conference, the Buckinghamshire Archaeological Society presented their new Archaeology Prize for the first time, named in memory of their late member Joan Elding whose legacy has provided for this year and next.

Heritage and Archaeology Team, 08 August 2022 - About Archaeology in Buckinghamshire

As part of the Festival of Archaeology and Bucks Open Weekend, Buckinghamshire Council Heritage and Archaeology Team ran an Open Day on July 30th in North Marston.

The Archaeology team, 02 August 2022 - Recent archaeological finds

Come and see them at Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury.

The Heritage and Archaeology team, 01 August 2022 - About Archaeology in Buckinghamshire

Introducing the Heritage and Archaeology team.