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Exploring the Legend of Banquo near Lochaber
AOC supported Lochaber Archaeological Society in investigating an avenue thought to have been a ceremonial approach to Tor Castle
Recording a Victorian Icehouse at Newhailes Estate
Our survey team undertook a measured survey and historic building record of the ruined icehouse at Newhailes Estate, East Lothian
Evidence of Charcoal Production on the Moidart Peninsula
Survey of Ardmolich Wood in advance of felling operations and road upgrade led to recording of some twenty sites and targeted excavation
Glen Tromie: Traces of the History of a Shooting Estate
Detailed landscape survey revealed numerous abandoned post-medieval settlements and previously unknown shieling settlements
Behind the Ivy: Kirkton Old Church, Burntisland, Fife
AOC Archaeology Group's survey has significantly furthered the understanding of Kirkton Old Church through detailed measured survey and on-site record and analysis, as well as some preliminary historical research. Surviving 12th/13th century churches are few in number and, as it is one that was abandoned early, shows very few major alterations to its layout after the 17th century apart from those blockings associated with the burial aisles.
The Archaeologists' Tale from Clandon Park
AOC's field team faced a Herculean task as they worked to record the historic property of Clandon House, following the fire in 2015
Allt Moraig Historic Shieling Community Excavations
Our Allt Moraig excavations are held from 25th - 30th April 2016. If you would like to see our excavations, and find out more about this beautiful area, please consider coming along to our Open day on April 30th.
A 16th Century Pirate? A Mysterious Burial in Newhaven, Edinburgh
AOC's archaeologists discovered the grave of a man buried without coffin or gravemarker, close to the seashore
Salvage Work at Historic Clandon Park
AOC is proud to be involved in work at Clandon Park, an historic mansion near Guildford which was badly damaged by fire in April 2015
Historic Building Recording of Magdalen Tower, Stony Stratford
AOC undertook a comprehensive programme of photographic recording at Magdalen Tower, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes
Three Centuries of Life in Historic Bow, London
Excavations close to Bow Road, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, revealed post-medieval occupation spanning three hundred years
Exploring the Ceramics Industry at Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
The remains of the three manufactories were discovered during excavations at Clough Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
Excavations at Greenan: from Mesolithic to Post-medieval
In the summer of 2015, AOC carried out excavations at Greenan, Ayrshire, which revealed evidence of eight thousand years of human occupation
New Lodge, Bank Mill Lane, Berkhamsted
Excavations and HBR at New Lodge expored the medieval adn post-medieval landscape of historic Berkhamsted, Herts.
Torcastle: a Romantic Ruin Explored
In September 2015, AOC led a non-invasive survey training workshop at Torcastle for Lochaber Archaeological Society
Heritage Skills Training with the Inner Forth Landscape Initiative
AOC has been working with IFLI to deliver a comprehensive programme of heritage skills training
Woodberry Wetlands: an Urban Wetland Reserve
AOC recently undertook a programme of historic building recording at Woodberry Wetlands, London Borough of Hackney
An Unenviable Notoriety: 19th Century Life in Bethnal Green
AOC’s monograph on our excavations of a privately-owned 19th century burial ground in Bethnal Green is nearing completion. The associated research is shedding light on the lives of 19th century Londoners…