Southwell Archaeology- the site of Southwell Community Archaeology Group (SCAG)
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Welcome to the site of Southwell Community Archaeology Group [SCAG]
SCAG is an informal group having a common interest in archaeology. It was formed to identify, promote and preserve the rich archaeological remains in Southwell particularly the Roman Villa Site Church Street. The Villa is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and one of the larger villas found in the East Midland and of national and regional importance.
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aerial view Southwell Minster

 

 

LATEST NEWS

Remains in Southwell 'could be Roman temple'
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SCAG Fieldwalk
(Wednesday 2nd December 2009 10am – 12.30pm)
The group’s first experience of field-walking, a non-destructive survey method, was led by Community Archaeologists Emily Gillott and Chris Robinson.more information

Members of Southwell Community Archaeology Group (SCAG) filled the Old Court House to capacity at a meeting on Saturday 22 November
to hear Ursilla Spence, Notts County Council’s Senior Archaeologist and Professor Phillip Dixon, Archaeologist to Southwell Minster Dean and Chapter.
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Visit to the Roman villa site 16/11/2008
Thanks to Ursilla Spence, Nottinghamshire County Council Archaeologist, SCAG members were able to visit the site of the Kean Homes development on Sunday 16th November.
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Skeleton unearthed during dig
Newark Advertiser
By Dominic Howell
31/10/2008
A human skeleton has been found on a site earmarked for homes. The bones of an adult male, believed to be from the medieval period, were discovered by archaeologists working on the former Minster School site at Church Street, Southwell.
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Southwell Community Archaeology Group next meeting Saturday 22 November.
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Southwell Community Archaeology Group Steering Group meeting with Mrs Ursilla Spence Nottinghamshire County Council’s senior archaeological officer.
Members of the steering group of SCAG met with Mrs Spence recently. Having come straight from the site she was able to bring the group broadly up to date with this fast moving investigation.
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A brief descriprtion of the Roman and Medieval remains at Church Street, Southwell
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A summary of Southwell Community Archaeology Group's concerns and proposals
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Mediaeval skeletons
Roman mosaic at Southwell
Wall plaster
Roman cold floor bath
Map of roman remains at Southwell