Bridge Farm Roman settlement 2026
Organised by: Culver Archaeological Project
Project Led by: Robert Wallace
About the Project
The Culver Archaeological Project (CAP) involves the local community, students, trained archaeologists and volunteers in the investigation of the historic environment under the supervision of the project director, Robert Wallace, a Masters Graduate in Field Archaeology from the University of Sussex, and corporate member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA). CAP was founded in 2005 by Rob to investigate the historic landscape surrounding the Barcombe villa complex and has developed over the years to research the historical environment of the alluvial plain of the Upper Ouse Valley in the parishes of Barcombe and Ringmer.
By the end of the 2025 season the enclosure ditches were beginning to become clear and obvious signs of industrial features were also revealed in the SW corner, offering more excavation in 2026. In the NW a dark anomaly had produced a great many metal finds, including coins from the early 4th century. Other finds included a variety of brooches and other bronze dress accessories adding to the growing picture of the inhabitants of the settlement.
We had a bumper year of volunteers with over 100 joining us during the season, as well as 32 undergrads from Canterbury Christchurch University and the first 4 participants on the new International Field School.
Whilst we try to encourage younger volunteers, anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; 16 & 17-year-olds can volunteer to excavate providing a parent/guardian signs a consent form. We regret that it is not practical for under-10s to work on the site due to Health & Safety guidance.
5 days – £60 10 days – £90 15 days – £120 20 days – £150 Full season – £180 Or if Camping at Bridge Farm (including dig fees) £75 per week
