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Geophysical Survey at Eastwood Farm

On a cold February morning, BCAP members undertook a geophysical survey at Eastwood Farm 2013 Eastwood Farm



Woodside Road excavation published

This test pit located a stone's throw from the medieval pilgrimage centre in St Anne's revealed clear evidence of the processing of local iron ore deposits. More info...



Geophysical survey of Arnos Court Park

BCAP organised a geophysical survey of part of Arnos Court Park in collaboration with Bristol University. More info...



Bringing archaeology to the community

BCAP set out a stall at the exhibition to celebrate the 60th anniversary of education through the junior and infants schools, and jointly of St Peter's Church in Broomhill. More info...



St Anne's Wood & Nightingale Valley

Four MA students (Archaeology for Screen Media) from Bristol University have created a short film about this stretch of Brislington Brook - including St Anne's Well. This forms part of the Discover Brislington Brook project, and features contributions by two BCAP members. More info...





Latest project news

Eastwood Farm Geophysics - updated February 2013

Arnos Court Park — updated October 2012

St Anne in the Wood — updated July 2012

Great Western Railway — updated April 2011

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Archaeology Begins at Home


Even new houses sit on old ground, and the soil soaks archaeology up like a sponge - whether you're weeding the garden or digging foundations for a patio, you never know what you'll find.

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Excavations


We welcome volunteers with an interest in anything from digging, to conserving or cataloging finds; and from researching history, to report-writing or multi-media management. No experience necessary.

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Free Finds Identification


Every artefact can tell a story, and BCAP can help identify your local finds for you, adding a piece to the jigsaw of Brislington's past.

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Our publications


While some of our reports are professionally printed and available to buy, many are available as a free downlad.

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