Siston
Archaeology
Group
Unearthing the story of a village
A community archaeology group working in and around the ancient parish of Siston. We conduct responsible fieldwork, record every find, and share our discoveries with the world.
Rooted in Siston,
Reaching into History
Siston is a small parish in South Gloucestershire with a history stretching back to the Domesday Book and beyond. Our group was founded to ensure that history isn't lost — working closely with local landowners, Historic England and the County archaeologist to conduct responsible, methodical fieldwork.
Whether you're a seasoned digger or simply curious about what lies beneath your village, there's a place for you here. All finds are recorded, photographed and reported to the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
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A copper alloy disc stud retaining traces of polychrome champlevé enamel in blue and red. Decorative fittings of this form adorned horse harness and military equipment during the Romano-British occupation of Britannia.
A cast copper alloy mount with a rounded head terminal and globular knop decoration. Objects of this type served as decorative fittings on belts or horse harness, and are characteristic of Anglo-Saxon and early Viking Age metalworking traditions.
A cast copper alloy annular brooch, complete with its original pin, worn to fasten cloth at the shoulder or chest. Among the most ubiquitous items of personal dress in the Medieval period, worn by men and women of all social ranks.
Featured on
National Television
The Digging for Britain team visited our site in Siston to investigate its remarkable history — exploring medieval stone foundations and an exceptional assemblage of metal artefacts that have survived the centuries remarkably intact.
Alkaline soil conditions at the site have allowed outstanding preservation of iron and copper alloy objects, including stirrups, arrowheads and buckles. Our community excavation was featured as a compelling example of volunteer-led fieldwork uncovering a significant early medieval settlement.
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