CAFG

Cambridge Archaeology Field Group - Actively contributing to archaeology in the Cambridgeshire area

[CAFG @Camb_Arch_F_G]

We are Cambridge Archaeology Field Group: a not-for-profit group of archaeologists and volunteers operating in Cambridgeshire. Affiliated to CBA East and Cambridge Antiquarian Society, we have close links with the National Trust, Oxford Archaeology East and Cambridge university.

[CAFG @Camb_Arch_F_G]

Before we can start our July excavations in this field on the Wimpole Hall estate, we're going to have to persuade this chap to step aside! 🤔

[Angie 🕵️🧐 @delicatebliss]

Easy choice for me. Margaret of York!

[Pen & Sword Books @penswordbooks]

🔉 New website alert! 💻

History fans, take note! 📚

@SimonElliott20 has launched a brand-new website packed with insights into the ancient world, Roman history, and more.

Take a look ➡️ https://t.co/0kzEqxRfRP

[CAFG @Camb_Arch_F_G]

April 8th was our AGM and the award of the Val Whittaker prize to Seb Walsh for his essay on a Dirham Fragment from Torksey. Last Sunday was the end of fieldwalking until autumn at Bottisham - little found but still c200 acres to go. Crops growing fast but rain needed.

[CAFG @Camb_Arch_F_G]

@Camb_Arch_F_G are currently walking some very large fields near Bottisham, north of Cambridge. After the excitement of a spread of Roman finds seen over the past few outings, it's back to the mundane widespread scatter of heat modified flint! (Images: https://t.co/tskiFVANIN)

[CAFG @Camb_Arch_F_G]

We're fieldwalking near Anglesey Abbey to the north of Cambridge at the invitation of @nationaltrust The finds are spanning at least 4,000 years! (Photo: https://t.co/8Dnn0DRLO2)
@AngleseyAbbeyNT

[CAFG @Camb_Arch_F_G]

@pittsmike Yes Mike, coprolite digging has played havoc with the archaeology across parts of Cambs - we find it regularly while fieldwalking!

[CAFG @Camb_Arch_F_G]

A lead, leatherworker's palm guard, complete with punch marks. Recovered during fieldwalking at Ickleton, Cambs. Apologies for the lighting! (Photo: https://t.co/8Dnn0DRLO2)

[CAFG @Camb_Arch_F_G]

@UllaMR At heart! 💓

[CAFG @Camb_Arch_F_G]

@ArchPoints But real physical artifacts!

[CAFG @Camb_Arch_F_G]

The archaeology of archaeology! The results of fieldwalking by CAFG from 1979/80, recorded on cards and on hand traced and gridded maps. Grids would have been laid out using tapes in the field, with finds recorded per 100m square (hectare).

[CAFG @Camb_Arch_F_G]

Recovering after volunteering on a hectic final day of the excavations in the gardens of @wimp led by @oatweet. Probably spent more time talking to visitors about the project than actually processing finds; but what fine surroundings to work in!

[CAFG @Camb_Arch_F_G]

Some lovely pieces of stone ware coming out of one of the trenches at Wimpole Hall this week! Saturday 13th is the final chance to see the excavations.

[CAFG @Camb_Arch_F_G]

This year's excavations in the gardens of @WimpoleEstateNT led by @oatweet with CAFG and NT volunteers in support, getting down to some serious archaeology. Medieval pottery appearing, even some Roman and maybe the moat of the earlier manor house!

[CAFG @Camb_Arch_F_G]

The team are finding good evidence from the late Iron Age in the trench at Ickleton, Cambs. (Photos: M. Coles https://t.co/8Dnn0DRLO2)

[CAFG @Camb_Arch_F_G]

Bill surveying in our exploratory trench over cropmarks at Ickleton, Cambs, for our weekend dig! (Photo: M. Coles)

[CAFG @Camb_Arch_F_G]

We had a great weekend talking to visitors @WimpoleEstateNT showing them some of the artefacts we have discovered on the estate and the wider area.

[CAFG @Camb_Arch_F_G]

A reminder that we will at @WimpoleEstateNT this Sat/Sun, helping the NT to present archaeology to the public. CAFG has carried out a wide range of archaeological projects across the estate/parish with and for @NatTrustArch Come and talk to us in the Stables!