The Cambridgeshire Crucifixion: Albion Archaeology on TV and in the British Museum

Albion Archaeology discovered a large, previously unknown Roman roadside settlement in 2017 while carrying out an excavation in Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire on behalf of Tilia Homes (previously Kier Living). Finding Roman burials on such a site is common, and this was no exception – yet one of the people buried at Fenstanton had been crucified.

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WE ARE HIRING

Due to a busy programme of upcoming fieldwork we are looking to increase the size of our field team. If you are an archaeologist interested in working on a diverse range of commercial projects as part of a friendly, supportive team with a reputation for quality work then this might be the job for you.  For further details and to apply please head to the Central Bedfordshire Council website

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Hester Cooper-Reade
Nationally significant pits found

Perhaps the most exciting discovery within c.100ha of archaeological investigations undertaken by Albion in advance of development to the north of Houghton Regis is that of a dozen large Mesolithic pits. This was an unexpected discovery and is highly significant given the rarity of features of this period – they represent the largest group of such features found to date in England.  

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Albion Archaeology Monographs 6 & 7 Now Available

We are pleased to announce the publication of the latest editions of the Albion Archaeology Monograph. Monograph 6: Radstone Fields and Northampton Road, Brackley, Northamptonshire and Monograph 7: A Roman Farmstead and other Late Neolithic to Post-medieval Land-use at Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire are now available.

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Update on archaeological investigations at Linmere, north of Houghton Regis

Albion Archaeology have been carrying out investigations at Linmere, north of Houghton Regis. These investigations, at the foot of the Chilterns escarpment, have revealed a wealth of information about the life and death of the inhabitants of Linmere across nearly 8,000 years of history. The work was carried out for Houghton Regis Management Company / Lands Improvement Holdings and will continue as other areas of the site are developed.

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Hester Cooper-Reade
Coronavirus: Six Months On

It is now over 6 months since the country was put into lockdown. During that time, we have been working hard to ensure that our business can operate in a Covid-19 secure way. We remain open for business and our team is working really hard to maintain the delivery of a high-quality service to all of our customers.

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C Watts
Update On Our Response To Covid 19

This statement has been prepared to update you on how we are responding to the global pandemic of Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19).

Albion Archaeology remains open for business and our team can be contacted via email or phone as usual.

We have a detailed action plan to assist with the control of COVID-19 and we are committed to following official guidance and industry best practice, as it is developed.

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Onion Barns in Bedfordshire

Our buildings expert, Mark Phillips, has been undertaking research into the onion barn, buildings in which onions were dried and then stored. These unusual buildings are a feature of the Bedfordshire landscape and reflect the importance of market gardening to the county from the 17th century right through to the modern period, particularly centred around Sandy.

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