From Marlow Archaeology (MAS)   At the height of the heatwave in August this year, five members of Marlow Archaeology had the privilege of working with Reading University on the excavation of an Anglo-Saxon grave. An imposing warrior was revealed complete with magnificent sword. This has made the headlines and a good account is given

The Interior of Coventry Cathedral – as recorded by John Piper – after the bombing on 14 November 1940  The art and design historian, Dr Graham Twemlow, gave a talk to the Henley Archaeological and Historical Group on 3rd March on Recording Britain: celebrating the Country’s natural beauty and architectural heritage. The Recording Britain Project

We set off for the Cotswolds under cloudy skies, but were able to explore the beautiful gardens at Bourton House, near Bourton-on-the Hill, without putting up our umbrellas. Tea and coffee in the Grade I listed tithe barn, built in ashlar limestone with a limestone slate roof, gave us a chance to enjoy its magnificent interior, with original

We had a very interesting visit to the site identified as the bath house complex, when first excavated and recorded in c. 1900. The many different layers, alterations and additions, as well as the use of the buildings over some 300 centuries leaves the visitor marvelling at the archaeologists’ ability to interpret this large and

Sadly, our former secretary Allen Jones passed away in April after a long illness. A chartered accountant by profession, he ran an export company for a time and later served as a Henley Town Councillor.  His interest in archaeology stems from his childhood in Horsham when shown the Roman road nearby by his grandfather. Allen

Nick Millea, keeper of maps at the Bodleian, gave a talk in February to the Henley Society on the subject of maps, ancient and modern.  To my great delight he also showed us parts of a set of four tapestries which belong to the National Trust and which are being restored at present for an

One of the last aerial views taken end February by HA&HG member Richard Pinches of our medieval burgage plots.  The builders‟ machines had moved into the eastern half (left side of picture), while the archaeologists continued to carefully excavate the four medieval burgage plots on the mid right, next to our “Kings Arms Barn” –

Drone photograph by member Richard Pinches of the burgage plots at Market Place north. Some 45 members from our Group plus visitors from Marlow came to the archaeological dig, which has laid bare the original lay-out of the medieval burgage plots. The senior site archaeologist explained the very great significance of this site, as it