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.
SCAG aims to work with others to properly tell the story of the Roman occupation in Southwell. It’s generally thought the Roman Villa was sited on an Iron Age settlement and the later Saxon and Norman development followed.
The Minster and the Leaves of Southwell have an international reputation. We believe the story is incomplete without a proper understanding of the villa site and its influence on the establishment of Southwell.

The Church Street site is the subject of a planning application for development. If granted the Scheduled Ancient Monument will to all intents & purposes be destroyed.
It is essential that the Scheduled Ancient Monument is protected from any development.
In addition SCAG believes the whole site should be thoroughly archaeologically investigated.
We believe the right and only decision is to refuse permission for any development of the Scheduled Ancient Monument. This will enable us with others to meaningfully tell the Roman story which has been waiting 1600 years to be told.
Please look at our site and marvel at the photographs and support us in this.