Roman Studies Group

The Carausian revolt of AD 286–296 was a fascinating period in Roman history  during which Britain and northern Gaul were ruled by Carausius, a Roman naval commander, who declared himself emperor.

We are pleased to welcome Paul Booth who will talk about the Roman settlement at Dorchester on Thames. Although officially retired from Oxford Archaeology Paul is leading the post-excavation programme for the publication of the joint Oxford University Institute of Archaeology/Oxford Archaeology training excavation undertaken at Dorchester on Thames from 2008-2018. RSG visited the excavations in progress in July 2009.

This year the Roman Studies Group celebrates its 20th anniversary and we are pleased to celebrate this event with a talk by Joanna Bird on the Colchester Vase. This will take place prior to a short AGM. 

Shining a Light on the disposal of the dead in Roman South-East England

                                                                                                     Sunday 21st May 2023

Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2BE

Crofton Roman Villa, Crofton Rd, Orpington BR6 8AF

The latest season of excavations in the field adjacent to Cocks Farm Roman villa will take place 3rd July - 2nd August 2022.

Actual dates are as follows:  July 3-5, 8-12, 15-19, 25-26, 28- 2nd Aug 2022. 

If you are interested in taking part please contact us via romanstudiesgroup@btinternet.com

Priority will be given to RSG members and members of SyAS, but it is hoped to accommodate all those interested in taking part.

Cotswold Archaeology carried out excavations on the north side of Grange Road, Tongham between September and November 2020. This revealed a settlement enclosure and possible buildings dating to the Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age transition, associated with an extensive series of rectilinear field boundaries.