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
Malting and Brewing in Abingdon
19 February 2026: Join us as we hear from Martin Buckland on the history of Malting and Brewing in Abingdon.
The Medieval Streets of Abingdon (The Lambrick Lecture 2026)
19 March 2026: Join us as we hear from Roger Thomas on the fascinating Medieval Streets of Abingdon.
The Chinese Labour Corps in World War One
16 April 2026: Join us as we hear from Mark Nam on the Chinese Labour Corps during WWI.
Rediscovering Capability Brown at Radley Hall
21st May 2026: Join us as we hear from Clare Sargent about Rediscovering Capability Brown at Radley Hall.
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Becoming Roman in Oxfordshire – Excavations at Marcham and Frilford
On Thursday 15 January, the Society welcomed Gary Lock, Emeritus Professor of Archaeology at the University of Oxford, to speak about the...
A Medieval Christmas – Tales and Tunes
Our December meeting offered a wonderfully festive change of pace, as storyteller and musician Jane Goodall treated members to an evening of...
The Wandering Mind: From Oxford to the Frontiers of Knowledge in the Middle Ages
On 20 November 2025, the Society welcomed Dr Teresa Witcombe of the University of Oxford for a thought-provoking talk that took us far beyond our...

