Archaeological Research Group
We started in 2010 with a ‘Your Heritage’ grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund over 3 years, to investigate the archaeology of Ticknall’s
Read moreWe started in 2010 with a ‘Your Heritage’ grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund over 3 years, to investigate the archaeology of Ticknall’s
Read moreDue to the spread of coronavirus and government advice, all TARG activities are cancelled until at least September. We will see how things pan out
Read moreWe met for coffee at the Bull’s Head, where, with the aid of a map, Janet gave us a brief history of Repton
Read moreFollowing the 2016 and 2018 excavations, the primary purpose of the 2019 excavation was to reopen the principal 2018 dig site and its
Read moreWe all know about having a special mug with a design that really means something to its owner. A football club’s logo is
Read moreAnother First for Ticknall! In 2014 Ticknall Archaeological Research Group uncovered the first and so far only production site for Ticknall Bottles. This
Read moreThere are over 30 known pottery sites in the Ticknall area. Excavations have produced 13th century Coal Measures White Wares on production sites.
Read moreA large field, recently ploughed, 20 volunteers, eager to be trained, and a fine sunny day, what more could anyone want? This was
Read moreWe need drawings of some of our finds to include in reports on our projects. The reports are published as TARG reports, where the archaeology
Read moreTicknall Archaeological Research Group is always pleased to welcome new members. Annual Subscription (for the calendar year, including insurance) is £10, £5 for
Read moreAvoncroft Museum is home to over 30 different buildings and structures which have been rescued and re-built in rural Worcestershire. The Museum is
Read moreOn a fine, sunny Saturday morning, a number of TARG members gathered at Tadsor, off Coal Lane, for a field walking session. It
Read moreOn the 5th August 2017, a group of TARG members was given a guided tour of Sinai House by the owner Kate Newton.
Read moreIn July 2017 Ticknall Archaeological Research Group had a very interesting and informative day school, led by Janet Spavold and Sue Brown, on
Read moreBefore our house was built some forty years ago there was, according to local history, evidence of a pottery on the site. Nobody
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