Derbyshire Archaeology Day
Derbyshire Archaeology Day is back for 2024!
A fantastic opportunity to hear about new conservation and archaeological discoveries in Derbyshire and the Peak District in the last year, this event has a fantastic line-up of speakers. Topics will cover ‘Holbrook’s Hidden Heritage’, ‘The Medieval Origins of Shirebrook’ and more. You will even learn about the study of Ancient DNA and results from recent excavations.
Derbyshire Archaeology Day 2024 Programme
| 9.15am – 9.40am | Arrival and Registration
Tea and coffee available (for which a charge will be made) |
| 9.45am – 9.50am | Welcome |
| 9.50am – 10.20am | Megahan King (Portable Antiquities Scheme)
The PAS in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire: What we do and what’s been found |
| 10.20am – 10.50am | Reuben Thorpe (on behalf of ARS Ltd)
Navio Roman fort – an update |
| 10.50am – 11.20am | Tea and coffee (free of charge) |
| 11.20am – 11.50am | Colin Merrony and Tim Cockrell (University of Sheffield)
Hidden in plain sight – the discovery and investigation of a prehistoric site near Sheldon |
| 11.50am – 12.20pm | Tom Booth (Crick Institute)
People of the Peaks: Insights into the prehistoric inhabitants of Britain and the Peak District from ancient DNA |
| 12.20pm – 1.40pm | Lunch (not provided but there are cafés, sandwich shops and pubs nearby) |
| 1.40pm – 2.10pm | Caitlin Halton and Milena Grzybowska (Archaeological Research Services)
Oxcroft Lane, Bolsover – a further update on new and exciting discoveries |
| 2.10pm – 3.40pm | Tristan Cousins (York Archaeology)
Not just a mining town – the medieval origins of Shirebrook |
| 2.40pm – 3.10pm | Tea and coffee (free of charge) |
| 3.10pm – 3.40pm | Alison James and Michael Lobb (MSDS Marine)
Landlocked and Looking Out, Holbrook’s Hidden Heritage |
| 3.40pm – 4.10pm | Vicky Owen and Carina Summerfield-Hill
Dissenters of the faith – a 19th century non-conformist community in Derby |
| 4.10pm | Closing Remarks |
| 4.20pm | Depart |
This event is organised by the Winding Wheel Theatre.
