Abingdon Area Archaeology and History Society
Research Archive
These archive pages link to AAAHS material not published elsewhere and which is of continuing interest.
There are also sets of research notes and/or photographs produced for specific projects, notably the ‘Lost Abbey’ project of 2009-12 which culminated in an exhibition and a book on Abingdon Abbey by our Archaeological Advisor, Tim Allen.
The society also has a substantial archive of documents and artefacts. These are under the care of its archivist who can be contacted though the Contacts page.
Most of this material is downloadable. Please note that the copyright belongs to individual authors and/or the AAAHS. You may not make any commercial use of it without permission. You may cite it or publish brief excerpts so long as the source is acknowledged. References should take the form Author’s name if stated and otherwise Abingdon Area Arch. and Hist. Society, page URL from which downloaded, (accessed [date of access]).
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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