An introduction to Geomatics Geomatics is a relatively new term coined in the 70s and 80s to reflect the changes in the job of Surveyor to encompass much more...
Oxford Archaeology works with the Forestry Commission on landmark Tree roots and archaeology project January 2024
October's #OAat50 highlights The hidden stories of a national treasure and a post-medieval burial ground
February's #OAat50 highlights In February, we celebrated World Wetlands Day with one of OA North's historic projects, the North West Wetlands Survey and looked at an egg-cellent find from Roman Buckinghamshire.
March's #OAat50 highlights March highlights took us all the way to the Mesolithic with the first confirmed cremation from the period , then to Heathrow T5 and Stansted.
January #OAat50 highlights To kick off OA's 50th birthday, we started with the finds that symbolise OA's three regional offices.
An introduction to Buildings Archaeology The word ‘archaeology’ conjures up many images, often involving muddy trenches, hunting for treasure, and digging up bones. As a buildings archaeologist, the work we do is very, very different and doesn’t usually involve digging holes in the ground.
Oxford Archaeology contributes to pioneering new study from the Crick Institute that identifies genetic conditions from ancient DNA for the first time January 2024
November's #OAat50 highlights Enigmatic sites, the history of Carlisle and Liverpool and early modern healthcare in Oxford.
Hinxton, Cambridgeshire Read about works at Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton spanning prehistory to the Roman occupation.
Weeley, Essex From prehistoric pits to a Napoleonic war military camp, Weeley had lots to reveal and we posted regular updates on this blog.
Alconbury Weald, Cambridgeshire Grange Farm is surrounded by a large number of archaeological sites, read the blog to learn what we discovered.
An introduction to Geomatics Geomatics is a relatively new term coined in the 70s and 80s to reflect the changes in the job of Surveyor to encompass much more...
Oxford Archaeology works with the Forestry Commission on landmark Tree roots and archaeology project January 2024
October's #OAat50 highlights The hidden stories of a national treasure and a post-medieval burial ground
February's #OAat50 highlights In February, we celebrated World Wetlands Day with one of OA North's historic projects, the North West Wetlands Survey and looked at an egg-cellent find from Roman Buckinghamshire.
March's #OAat50 highlights March highlights took us all the way to the Mesolithic with the first confirmed cremation from the period , then to Heathrow T5 and Stansted.
January #OAat50 highlights To kick off OA's 50th birthday, we started with the finds that symbolise OA's three regional offices.
An introduction to Buildings Archaeology The word ‘archaeology’ conjures up many images, often involving muddy trenches, hunting for treasure, and digging up bones. As a buildings archaeologist, the work we do is very, very different and doesn’t usually involve digging holes in the ground.
Oxford Archaeology contributes to pioneering new study from the Crick Institute that identifies genetic conditions from ancient DNA for the first time January 2024
November's #OAat50 highlights Enigmatic sites, the history of Carlisle and Liverpool and early modern healthcare in Oxford.
Hinxton, Cambridgeshire Read about works at Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton spanning prehistory to the Roman occupation.
Weeley, Essex From prehistoric pits to a Napoleonic war military camp, Weeley had lots to reveal and we posted regular updates on this blog.
Alconbury Weald, Cambridgeshire Grange Farm is surrounded by a large number of archaeological sites, read the blog to learn what we discovered.
Breadcrumb Home Blog Listing Oxford Archaeology Blog Read our latest blog posts, have a focused look at a particular collection or browse the archive. Subscribe to the OA Blog Our latest posts Uffington White Horse The Uffington White Horse and its companions Uffington White Horse The White Horse landscape: Ancient burials and monuments Uffington White Horse A chalk landscape Abbot's Vale Update 13: Roundup After an impressive 24 weeks and some 8.4ha of archaeology uncovered, our time on site is finally coming to a close. But really, the work has only just begun! Blog collections Abbot's Vale, Suffolk Follow our discoveries as they emerge from the fields of Abbot's Vale. Uffington White Horse Surrounded by the traces of people that came before and after the chalk figure, the White Horse owes its survival to the local communities who have regularly been maintaining it over perhaps a hundred generations. It's not all about digging... There's a lot more to archaeology than digging...This blog showcases the work OA specialists do to ensure our heritage is understood and preserved for future generations. Oxford Archaeology at 50 Browse through our highlights celebrating 50 years of Oxford Archaeology. Browse all collections Oxford Archaeology blog LocationCambridgeLondonNorth WestNorthern IrelandScotlandWest MidlandsYorkshire and HumberEastLancasterEast MidlandsNorth EastOverseasOxfordSouth EastWalesSouth West Collection#OAat50 HighlightsAbbot's ValeAlconburyAstonCommunityHinxtonIt's not all about digging...Little AsbySibfordUffington White HorseWeeleyWintringham PeriodBronze AgeEarly MedievalIron AgeMedievalMesolithicModernNeolithicPost-medievalRoman DepartmentExecutive TeamSenior Management TeamBoard of TrusteesAdministration TeamArchives TeamBuilt Heritage TeamBusiness Development TeamCommunications TeamCommunity Engagement and Social Value TeamEnvironmental TeamField TeamFinds TeamGeoarchaeology TeamGeomatics TeamGraphics TeamHealth, Safety and Environment TeamHeritage Burials TeamHeritage Management Services TeamHuman Resources TeamIT TeamPost-Excavation & Research Team Abbot's Vale Update 1: Work has begun The first days are usually slow, but not for this team! Did someone say SFB? It's not all about digging... An introduction to Heritage Burial Services Heritage Burial Services (HBS) is a specialist group of human osteoarchaeologists who work to conserve the burial record and promote the value of the scientific study of human remains. Weeley Vote for Weeley to win Rescue Project of the Year! Weeley has been nominated for this prestigious award and we need your vote! #OAat50 Highlights December's #OAat50 highlights Beheaded Vikings, a beautiful former abbey in Cheshire and a rare Neolithic monument in Essex Load more
Abbot's Vale Update 13: Roundup After an impressive 24 weeks and some 8.4ha of archaeology uncovered, our time on site is finally coming to a close. But really, the work has only just begun!
Uffington White Horse Surrounded by the traces of people that came before and after the chalk figure, the White Horse owes its survival to the local communities who have regularly been maintaining it over perhaps a hundred generations.
It's not all about digging... There's a lot more to archaeology than digging...This blog showcases the work OA specialists do to ensure our heritage is understood and preserved for future generations.
Abbot's Vale Update 1: Work has begun The first days are usually slow, but not for this team! Did someone say SFB?
It's not all about digging... An introduction to Heritage Burial Services Heritage Burial Services (HBS) is a specialist group of human osteoarchaeologists who work to conserve the burial record and promote the value of the scientific study of human remains.
Weeley Vote for Weeley to win Rescue Project of the Year! Weeley has been nominated for this prestigious award and we need your vote!
#OAat50 Highlights December's #OAat50 highlights Beheaded Vikings, a beautiful former abbey in Cheshire and a rare Neolithic monument in Essex