Central Oxford is famous as an ancient University city. But the history of East Oxford is also fascinating.

Our community archaeology group are looking at Prehistoric sites, Romano-British pottery industries, a medieval leper hospital, civil war defences, and also later development from a farming landscape to housing and industry. There is much more yet to be found out about East Oxford’s past.

We have approximately 450 registered volunteers and run a huge range of events from test pits and large excavations, to finds and post excavation workshops, walks, talks and using historic maps.

You can sign up to participate in any of our events by registering through our website. No experience necessary!