Archaeological investigations took place in the Lark Valley from 2021 to 2024, as part of the Brecks' Fen Edge and Rivers Landscape Partnership project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The archaeological investigations involve non-intrusive survey, including geophysical survey and fieldwalking, to explore the peripheries of important archaeological sites and the under explored areas in the wider area. Local people can volunteer to help with the investigations with opportunities to be trained in archaeological survey
Discover more below about the archaeological fieldwork taking place in the Lark Valley, with links to articles and more.
Why the Lark Valley?
In the Lark Valley, there is evidence of intense historical activity and land use through time, including the nationally important Anglo-Saxon settlement at West Stow and a large Anglo-Saxon cemetery at Lackford. As part of this project, a landscape-scale investigation will aim to stitch this archaeological landscape together, revealing how the river and its surrounding landscape were used for the survival of prehistoric, Roman and Anglo-Saxon communities.
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Fieldwalking Survey at Euston- 2024
n April, 60 local volunteers led by a small team from Cotswold Archaeology (Suffolk Office) and Faye Minter (SCCAS), took part in three days of fieldwalking and surface finds collection at Euston
Read about the Euston Fieldwaking 2024 on our blog »
Geophysical Survey at Lackford - 2023
In October, 9 local volunteers led by a small team from Phase Site Investigations took part in several days of geophysical survey at Lackford on Suffolk Wildlife Trust land.
Read about the Lackford Geophysical Survey 2023 on our blog »
Fieldwalking Survey at Lackford - 2022
In October, 32 local volunteers led by a small team from Cotswold Archaeology (Suffolk Office) took part in several days of fieldwalking and surface finds collection at Lackford. Thanks to the Suffolk Wildlife Trust for access.
Read about the Lackford Fieldwaking 2022 on our blog »
Geophysical Survey at West Stow - 2021
In October, a geophysical survey was carried out in the areas around the well-known Anglo-Saxon settlement at West Stow. Twelve volunteers were trained in a magnetic geophysical survey.
Read about the West Stow Geophysics 2021 on our blog »
Geophysical Survey 2021 on Film
Watch the video to find out more about the geophysical survey at West Stow
Geophysical Survey 2021 in Pictures
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