Thames Valley Archaeological Services

Over the past few weeks, Josh (regional manager for our East Midlands office) has been working with the University of Reading Archaeology department's field school at Cookham. Josh has continued supervising the investigations of the occupation areas of an Anglo Saxon monastry and teaching students key excavational skills while digging post built buidings and associated floors, industrial sized ovens and a well. Here's a few photos from the excavation so far.

Archaeology at the University of Reading

TVAS North Midlands have been busy excavating in Dumbleton, Gloucestershire and are hosting an open day this weekend (Sunday 10th May) to share the findings so far!

So far we've uncovered various aspects of a Late Iron Age/Roman rural settlement and we'll have some of the lovely finds on display.

If you are in the area on Sunday 10th May come on down between 10am - 4pm to see what's been uncovered!

All the details are in the first photo and directions are on the last. Details can also be found on our website:
https://tvas.co.uk/2026/05/06/tvas-north-midlands-excavations-at-dumbleton-gloucestershire-open-day/

We're looking to hire an Administrator based in Reading! Please head to our website to find out more:

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