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CAG was founded in 1957. Its aims and objectives are, through lectures, study visits, publications, excavations and fieldwork to educate and to promote a knowledge of and interest in archaeology, both generally and with particular reference to Colchester and District.

Winter Programme

2009 - 2010

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Newsletter 17

30th June 2010

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We have a New Publication!
The Group have been working on a project at nearby Wormingford for the last few years and their findings are now available for viewing.

THE LOST TUDOR HUNTING LODGE AT WORMINGFORD
Howard Brooks, Andrew White, Francis Nicholls

Published by Colchester Archaeological Group with generous support from Essex and Suffolk Water and the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley Project

The name Lodge Hills had been shown on numerous tithe maps but referring to a wide area of high land overlooking the Stour Valley. The discovery by ferreters of a foundation of Tudor brickwork while clearing rabbits out of a hedge line led to the exciting discovery of the site of a lost Tudor hunting lodge. This structure turned out to be part of the hunting tower and complex of buildings owned by the Waldegrave estate based at Smallbridge Hall on the opposite bank of the River Stour in Suffolk.

Excavations have been undertaken since late 2007 and have included the opening up of a well dating from the 16th century which contained the bottom half of a contemporary pumping mechanism

The booklet contains a summary of the historical research and the excavations so far undertaken. A summary of the more interesting finds is also included.

A4 24 pages Fully illustrated throughout in colour ISBN 978-0-9503905-2-9

Available in local bookshops £5 or from jmallin704@aol.com price £6 including postage.