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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This event is part of @beinghumanfest.bsky.social, the UK’s national festival of the humanities, taking place 5-14 November 2026. Browse the full #BeingHuman2026 programme now: beinghumanfestival.org/festival-eve...

Poster for Crossroads of our Buried History. All information is in the post text.

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Join us to help map out a brand-new trail from Whitechapel Town Hall to St George-in-the-East Church, Shadwell. Along the way we'll share stories of people, places and events linked to the often-overlooked presence of people of African origin in 18th-early 20th century London. Art by Holly Oluwo

Artist's collage of a Black woman. Her arms are the river Thames, using an old map, and her skirt is the British Museum's atrium.

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We're taking to the streets of Whitechapel for @beinghumanfest.bsky.social with... Crossroads of our Buried History: A walking tour and pop-up exhibition ✨ 📍Tower Hamlets Town Hall (start) 📅Thursday 5 November, 5-8 PM 🎟️Book your FREE ticket on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crossroads...

An urban archaeological site with high rise buildings in the background. Archaeologists are working in the foreground. A dotted line extends from the trowel of an archaeologist, leading off to the right, with the words "join us in mapping" along it.

An historical map. The dotted line continues from the previous picture, with "a new trail" alongside it. It leads to the start of a green walking trail superimposed on the map, leading from Whitechapel Mile End road to St George in the East.

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Dr Matt Pope @mattpope.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Home for the next few days. Huge thanks to @butserancientfarm.co.uk for welcoming all of us from @uclarchaeology.bsky.social and @archsoutheast.bsky.social back for another year. Today our new first years start their journey with us on the Experimental Archaeology Course. #ArchaeoTech26 🏺🛖

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Tickets still available for this *free* talk on historic buildings this weekend! 🏚️

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In his talk, Michael will draw on highlights from his work - including familiar local examples - to explore how historic buildings evolve, adapt, decline, endure, and ultimately, die. More information: brightondome.org/whats-on/LX6... Book a ticket: tickets.brightondome.org/online/seatS...

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Heritage Open Day 2026 / What's On - Brighton Dome

This year's Heritage Open Day explores our building through the lives of those who have worked here over more than two centuries.

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Discover the hidden lives of historic buildings with ASE’s Dr Michael Shapland! This fascinating talk is part of Brighton Dome’s Heritage Open Day 2026. 📆When? Sun 20th Sept, 11-12 (doors 10:30am) 📍Where? Brighton Dome Concert Hall, Brighton 🆓How much? Free (but book a ticket!)

An archaeologist stands in a cavernous room with a vaulted ceiling that has been stripped back to bare walls and timber. Diggers can be seen excavating in the foreground inside the building.

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Meet some of the ASE archaeologists who've been part of the dig team at Bodiam Castle! We've been excavating alongside @uclarchaeology.bsky.social staff/students and @nattrustarch.bsky.social staff/volunteers this summer, and the discoveries have been WILD #Bodiam100 youtube.com/shorts/xGlya...

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Meet ASE's #Bodiam100 excavation team! #archaeology

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

"As far as we know, we're the first archaeological team to be investigating this site properly in a scientific way." @mattpope.bsky.social alongside archaeologists from the IoA and @archsoutheast.bsky.social on @itvnews.bsky.social speaking about one of Jersey's most important Neolithic sites.

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Dr Shapland said “Old buildings have long memories, and I find it quite moving to realise this is where Oscar and [his companion] Alphonse stayed 130 years ago. It was an important time in Wilde’s life and marks a point just before things fell apart for him.”

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

With the building stripped back for restoration ASE's Dr Michael Shapland could see parts of the original structure, which he compared with historical floor plans and a description of the suite given by Wilde during his infamous trial in 1895. He found just one set of rooms that matched.

The Royal Albion in Brighton - A large white multistorey hotel building. An arrow points at a window obscured by scaffolding on the first floor, the location of Wilde’s suite.

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

This initiative contributed to ASE recently achieving a Green Impact Bronze Award at the 2026 UCL Sustainability Awards – one of three (!!) awarded to @uclarchaeology.bsky.social. You can read about some of our green initiatives here: www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo...

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ASE achieves Green Impact Bronze at UCL Sustainability Awards

The award is one of three achieved by the UCL Institute of Archaeology and recognises our efforts in working towards sustainability.

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Old, tired and used PPE now is sent to an external provider for professional deep cleaning and returned for re-use. If it’s not salvageable, the PPE is made into waste product fibres used for blankets, pet bedding and insulation. This reduces waste AND saves money on buying new equipment. Win win!

An archaeologist wearing orange high visibility clothing excavates on a very frosty and cold looking site

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

What do we do with our old PPE? Recycle it! Personal Protective Equipment like high vis outerwear helps protect our team from the elements and keeps them visible and safe while excavating. Every now and then it needs replacing, but that can generate a lot of waste. One solution is to recycle it!

Two archaeologists wearing high visibility clothing lie on their stomachs on the muddy ground, with their heads and one arm extended into a hole to excavate.

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Led by @mattpope.bsky.social and supported by staff from @archsoutheast.bsky.social, the excavation at Jardin de Perchard will investigate how the landscape was used 6,000 years ago while also uncovering evidence of much earlier Ice Age environments and human activity 👇 @ucl.ac.uk #archaeology

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Work starts on three-year project that will help "unlock Jersey's full story"

Archaeologists have begun excavations opposite La Hougue Bie in Grouville, Jersey, a Neolithic site estimated to be around 6,000 years old.

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Ten of these objects are about to go on display at the Museum of Chelmsford from Saturday 18th July! Don’t miss Timeless Treasures: Unlocking the Great Baddow Coin Hoard... www.museumofchelmsford.co.uk/events/timel...

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Timeless Treasures at the Museum of Chelmsford

A new exhibition at the Museum of Chelmsford celebrating the discovery of the Great Baddow Hoard, Britain’s largest Iron Age gold coin hoard.

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Today’s #FindsFriday is something truly special – a whole Late Iron Age cremation cemetery that was recently discovered by the ASE team in Essex. The artefacts are stunning, especially those from a handful of high-status burial pits. youtube.com/shorts/gmMKy...

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Lavish Iron Age burials reveal early links to #Roman Empire

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

What’s next for this dodecahedron? We’ve been working with colleagues at @thebartlettucl.bsky.social and @uclarchaeology.bsky.social to make a highly detailed laser scan of the object, as well as 3D-printed replicas. Keep your eyes peeled for the digital 3D model – coming soon!

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

You can come and see this example IN PERSON at Harlow Museum's Archaeology Fair, this Saturday (4th July) from 11am to 2pm! You'll also get the chance to see lots of other artefacts and to meet ASE's archaeologists. The fair is free and suitable for all ages.

A poster advertising “Explore Harlow’s Hidden History at the Archaeology Fair” on Saturday 4 July, 11am to 2pm, Harlow Museum. The dodecahedron features prominently on the poster.

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

This twelve-sided copper-alloy artefact is a Roman dodecahedron. No one really knows what these objects were for! This one was found during ASE's excavations at Harlow Roman Villa. It's Day 43 of 200 finds for #UCL200 - check out @uclarchaeology.bsky.social on Insta for more!

A dodecahedron – a 12-sided 3D shape – made of greyish metal. It is about 50mm in size. Each face has a circular hole of different sizes, some of which have concentric incised circles around them. Each corner of the object has a small circular knob. The dodecahedron is nearly complete, missing only one side.

A gloved hand holds a dirty and corroded freshly-found dodecahedron on an archaeological site

The dodecahedron shown before and during conservation. Thick metal corrosion covers the artefact which is then mostly removed in the second image, which is stunningly clear compared to the first.

The dodecahedron after conservation, held by a nitrile-gloved hand. The decoration on the object is visible in stunning relief.

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We are hiring! We are seeking to appoint a full-time Lecturer (Teaching) in Museum Studies to contribute to the teaching of core modules on the MA Museum Studies, develop new optional modules, support with dissertation supervision, and more! Find out more and apply: tinyurl.com/59ka25f3 #Hiring

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Ryan was able to join the wider UCL apprentice cohort last week to receive his completion certificate and celebrate their achievements. 🎓 Darryl Palmer, Head of Fieldwork and Survey, was also in attendance and accepted the Investor in Apprenticeships certificate on behalf of ASE.

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Darryl receiving the certificate for Investors in Apprenticeships on behalf of ASE

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Congratulations to Raffi and Ryan who have finished their apprenticeships!🎉👷 The pair started as ASE’s first L3 Archaeological Fieldwork Technician apprentices in Jan 2025 and recently passed their final assessments🥳 A huge well done to both! Thank you for everything you bring to the team at ASE ✨

An archaeologist, Raffi, kneels to trowel next to an accumulation of red fired clay and grey stone on an archaeological site. Text reads “celebrating our apprentices!”.

An archaeologist, Ryan, leans on an elbow to work on excavating a very large pot for block lifting. Text reads “celebrating our apprentices!”.

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

In the paper ASE’s Dr Michael Shapland relates this cave to a much older landscape of movement and assembly, where dragons dwelt and people gathered for the autumn equinox 🌄🐉 Explore the cave for yourself using this 3D model: sketchfab.com/3d-models/ca...

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Cave with medieval Gothic 'shrine' - 3D model by UCL Archaeology South-East (@ArchaeologySouth-East)

Archaeology South-East’s historic buildings team were called to record and analyse a shallow sandstone cave in Guildford, Surrey, which was discovered following a landslip. The cave is thought to be...

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

In 2020, a landslip exposed a medieval cave shrine in a railway cutting near Guildford. ASE archaeologists abseiled(!) in to investigate carved symbols and niches adorning the cave walls. The cave is the focus of a new publication in Medieval Archaeology: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

An archaeologist excavates a sandstone cave. Ropes extend to the clifftop high above them. Text reads "Now published in Medieval Archaeology"

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

As cheeses would take the shape of the press – often just concentric circles from the base appearing on its surface – the unusual decoration on this piece may also have been imprinted onto the cheese. Fancy!

An archaeologist holds a wet, muddy piece of cheese press. The decoration described in the other images is just visible. In the background is the wet and muddy floor of the excavation.

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Presses like this compressed and shaped cheese curds, squeezing out excess moisture through small holes – one of which is just visible on our example where the base meets the wall.

A fragment of a Roman cheese press held by an archaeologist. The fragment would just about fit in the palm of their hand. The surface shown is the inside of the press. It has radiating lines on the base, deep vertical incised lines on the side leading up to swirling incised lines just below the rim. Just visible is a small ~5mm diameter hole in the base, where moisture would have been squeezed out.

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy #NationalCheeseDay! 🧀 Check out this rare, decorated example of a ceramic Roman cheese press! It was found near Southampton during ASE excavations ahead of a new water pipe called #SouthamptonLinkMain, funded by Southern Water.

A fragment of a Roman cheese press shown from two angles. The pale brown fragment is about 10cm wide and 7cm tall; bowl-shaped with a flat base. The outer surface is plain, but the inner has radiating lines on the base, deep vertical incised lines on the side leading up to swirling incised lines just below the rim.

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Join us for this year's Unravelling the Palaeolithic, an ECR and student-led conference with a history of showcasing excellence in research in Palaeolithic archaeology, early human origins and related fields. Preliminary programme: tinyurl.com/wh46x6f9 Booking: tinyurl.com/4t3ykesa #Palaeolithic

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Going to the Roman Re-enactment day today (Thurs) in Priory Park, Chichester? We're staying cool inside the Guildhall 😎 We'll have: - Archaeologists ready to answer your Qs - A display of beautiful Roman pottery - A sandpit excavation activity Come say hi! www.thenovium.org/article/3114...

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Roman Re-enactment Day - The Novium Museum

Join us in Priory Park on 28 May to bring Roman Chichester to life.

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

This #ThrowbackThursday is the final recording from ASE’s 50th Anniversary conference in April 2025! Check out the Whitechapel project page to see how the project has evolved over the last year. Watch full recording: youtu.be/VOXDzrQxzeg Whitechapel project: www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo...

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Skittles & alms: 17-18th century finds supporting community projects | Elke Raemen, Sarah Wolferstan

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

How can we use a huge 17th-18th century inn assemblage as a springboard to engage with communities? Elke Raemen discusses the finds, and Sarah Wolferstan the engagement projects, that have come from ASE’s exciting excavation in Whitechapel. youtube.com/shorts/ND0wN...

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Using the remains of two 17/18th century inns to engage communities #PublicEngagement #ASEat50

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Despite this discovery the excavations – and a geophysical survey led by Dr Kris Lockyear (@uclarchaeology.bsky.social) – sadly revealed no further context surrounding the burial of the Great Baddow Hoard. It remains a mystery - for now! 📷 Starr Bros

Geophysical survey of a field – a man pushes a large, double wheeled device with lots of sensors

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Two further coins have been uncovered from the largest Late Iron Age coin hoard in Britain! The find was made during ASE excavations commissioned by the Museum of Chelmsford in a bid to better understand the Great Baddow Hoard. Read: citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/chelms... 📷 Fountains Media

Two archaeologists excavating in a shallow trench, wearing high visibility orange clothing.

A grinning man crouches in an archaeological trench, holding two tiny golden coins in his hand.

Two gold coins in the palm of a hand. The coins both depict horses.

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

There’s more to recording historic buildings than walls, windows and doors 💒🏚️ ASE’s Michael Shapland tries to get at the human stories behind buildings due to be demolished in this talk, given at our 50th Anniversary Conference in April 2025. #ASEat50 #ThrowbackThursday youtube.com/shorts/DQxL5...

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How do we record the lives (and deaths) of historic buildings? #ASEat50

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

A slightly cheeky(?!) #FindsFriday today from excavations at Bodiam Castle with @nattrustarch.bsky.social! ASE and @uclarchaeology.bsky.social are partners on the exciting #Bodiam100 project, with more excavations planned for August 🙌 👇Find out more

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Curious about what’s going on behind the scenes in Archaeology South-East’s public engagement team? 🤔 Read our latest roundup for news of current exhibitions, successful workshops, new initiatives, and exciting partnerships. 🙌 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo...

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ASE Public Engagement Roundup 2026:1

Updates from Archaeology South-East's public engagement team, who have recently been working with new groups in London.

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

In our next #ASEat50 conference talk, Rob and Angus take us to Essex to explore what some large-scale recent excavations have revealed about Iron Age and Roman archaeology in the region. Here’s Rob with the lowdown youtube.com/shorts/N3f74... #ThrowbackThursday #IronAge #Roman #Archaeology

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Exploring evolving landscapes and shifting settlements in East Anglia #ASEat50

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Watch Hayley’s full talk on YouTube: youtu.be/lrlaPrIB5UY

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

What do we know about Bronze Age Sussex? And how has that understanding changed over time? Hayley Nicholls pondered these questions via an overview of famous sites old and new during our 50th anniversary conference. Spoiler alert – there’s still much we don’t know! youtube.com/shorts/5o6Dz...

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

In the first recording from ASE’s 50th Anniversary Conference, @mattpope.bsky.social takes us through 600,000 years of prehistory – and over 50 years of projects. Here’s a sneak preview! youtube.com/shorts/2RS-4... #ThrowbackThursday

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How do you cure a case of "I don't understand geoarchaeology-itis"? #geoarchaeology

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Free lecture on early Neanderthal archaeology at ASE's Maritime Academy site in Frindsbury 🗓 Wednesday 8 April 2026 ⏰ 5:00 – 6:00pm 📍 Attend in person (London): email admin[at]royalarchinst.org to register 💻 Or watch the live stream (see link) Full details: www.royalarchinst.org/events/2026/...

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