Welcome
SOAG is one of the most active, independent archaeology groups in Oxfordshire engaged in excavation and landscape archaeology. We aim to promote an interest in all aspects of archaeology in South Oxfordshire. We welcome people of all ages and experience to take part in excavation, post excavation work, fieldwork and landscape study. We have a full programme of lectures by professional speakers and experienced members, and visits to places of interest.
In 2007 SOAG was awarded £10,000 from the National Lottery Awards for All
scheme for its Brightwell Baldwin Community History and Archaeology
Project(BBCHAP). The grant was primarily for the purchase of a modern, high
quality, geophysical survey system.
More details.
Next Events
Thursday 23 October 2008
Lecture by Dr Fiona Macalister (Bristol Museums Galleries and Archives): 'An archaeological conservator abroad- the Middle East'.
Thursday 27 November 2008
Lecture by Prof Steve Mithen (Reading University): 'Water, Life and Civilisation'.
Please view our full programme of future events for more details.
For more information about any of the events please contact us.
The SOAG Roman Villa Excavation
The 2008 digging season will continue to run every Sunday until the end of October. If you are interested in taking part or would like any more information see our dig guide or contact Hazel at villa@soagarch.org.uk.
The excavation is run by experienced archaeologists, and diggers of all levels of experience and ages are welcome. Details of previous years work at the villa can be seen on the villa project page.
Brightwell Baldwin Community History and Archaeology Project (BBCHAP)
BBCHAP is being run in association with SOAG as our first Community Archaeology Project (CAP). Local volunteers are working alongside SOAG archaeologists to examine the Landscape Archaeology of Brightwell Baldwin and its surrounding parishes. SOAG members are welcome to take part in this project, whether experienced or not. If you would like to take part or be on the circulation list for information contact Ian at bbchap@soagarch.org.uk. For more details see the projects area of the website.
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Further Information
For any further information please contact us.
Latest Additions to Website
- 2nd September 2008 - Events programme for 2008-9 updated.