Abingdon Area Archaeology and History Society
Society Activities
AAAHS activities fall into five main areas:
The Meetings Programme (talks), which comprises ten meetings every year and includes lectures by speakers who are prominent in their field of expertise. Upcoming talks are listed below, and past talks can be found in the News page.
Abingdon Buildings and People (ABP) the History Section of the Abingdon Town Council website, which is written and managed by the AAAHS.
Archaeological Digs in the local area. These include Shrieve Cottages.
Local History Group meetings three times a year – The LHS is currently suspended.
Outings to local places which are of interest either historically or archaeologically or both.
Upcoming Events
Abingdon Architecture Through the Ages
18 September 2025: Join us as we hear from David Clark on the fascinating Architecture of Abingdon through the Ages.
Palaeolithic Excavations at Lodge Hill
16 October 2025: Join us as we hear from Carl Champness on the fascinating Palaeolithic Excavations at Lodge Hill.
The Wandering Mind: From Oxford to the Frontiers of Knowledge
20 November 2025: Join us as we hear from Teresa Witcombe on the fascinating Wandering Mind: From Oxford to the Frontiers of Knowledge in the Middle Ages
A Medieval Christmas with Stories and Music
18 December 2025: Join us as we have some fun enjoying a Medieval Christmas with Stories and Music..
Becoming Roman in Oxfordshire: Excavations in Marcham and Frilford
15 January 2026: Join us as we hear from Gary Lock on Becoming Roman in Oxfordshire: Excavations in Marcham and Frilford.
Browse the details of past news and events on the News page.
Future Events
Abingdon Architecture Through the Ages
18 September 2025: Join us as we hear from David Clark on the fascinating Architecture of Abingdon through the Ages.
Palaeolithic Excavations at Lodge Hill
16 October 2025: Join us as we hear from Carl Champness on the fascinating Palaeolithic Excavations at Lodge Hill.
The Wandering Mind: From Oxford to the Frontiers of Knowledge
20 November 2025: Join us as we hear from Teresa Witcombe on the fascinating Wandering Mind: From Oxford to the Frontiers of Knowledge in the Middle Ages
A Medieval Christmas with Stories and Music
18 December 2025: Join us as we have some fun enjoying a Medieval Christmas with Stories and Music..
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WSH Bayliss Grocers Float 1897 #264
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Abingdon Fire Brigade with new pump 1933 #237
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Coxeters horse drawn furniture van pre 1930 #286
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East Saint Helen’s Church pre 1912 #167
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Ock St flooded with carriages 1894 #274
Latest News
Recent Excavations at the Deserted Medieval Manor of Besselsleigh
On 21 November 2024, we welcomed Dr. Jane Harrison for a fascinating talk: A Place Apart - Recent Excavations at the Deserted Medieval Manor and...
The Road to Peace is Paved with Headstones
The Road to Peace is Paved with Headstones: An Introduction to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission The 2024-25 AAAHS talks programme began on...
Conservation & Rewilding: Reconstructing Ancient Landscapes?
On 17 October 2024, we enjoyed an inspiring and moving talk by Peter Taylor, author and ecologist. Peter discussed the role that rewilding is...