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.
Roman Villa Excavation
This project is SOAG's longest running field excavation and landscape survey. The excavation is run by SOAG archaeologists, diggers of all levels of ability and experience are welcome. Details of the excavation at the villa can be seen on the villa project pages.
If you are interested in taking part or would like any more information please contact Hazel at villa@soagarch.org.uk.
Brightwell Baldwin Community History and Archaeology Project (BBCHAP)
BBCHAP is being run in association with SOAG as a Community Archaeology Project (CAP). Local volunteers are working alongside SOAG archaeologists to examine the Landscape Archaeology of Brightwell Baldwin and its surrounding parishes. More details can be found on the BBCHAP pages.
If you would like any more information please contact Ian at bbchap@soagarch.org.uk.
The Lost Parish Church of Bix Gibwyn
Operating on behalf of the Victoria County History Oxfordshire survey SOAG is investigating the Medieval manorial centres at Bix Gibwyn and Bix Brand, in particular looking for evidence of the lost parish church of Bix Gibwyn.
The projects involves a variety of archaeological methods including geophysical surveying, trial trenching and research of historic records. More details can be found on the project pages.
Events
We have a full programme of lectures running from September to April. The programme for 2009/2010 will be published on the events page soon.
Get Involved
SOAG and its members are involved in a variety of other projects including the investigation of an ancient mound and the surveying of Roman roads throughout South Oxfordshire.
Membership of the group allows you to take part in all of these projects as well as receiving a regular newsletter and our annual Bulletin.
If you would like to get involved in investigating South Oxfordshire's rich archaeological past or would like any further information please contact us.