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May 22, 2026Open Access

Abingdon Abbey Buildings Abingdon, Oxfordshire

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MDMark DoddOxford Archaeology

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Excavation evaluates archaeological remains in Abingdon Abbey Buildings, indicating historical significance.

Key Points

  • The evaluation aimed to investigate the archaeological potential of Abingdon Abbey Buildings in support of a community centre project.
  • Excavation of six trenches from July 8 to July 19, 2024, supervised by archaeologists.
  • Excavation methods included hand digging and mechanical excavation to preserve fragile remains.
  • Assessment of features such as ceramic drains, medieval surfaces, and structural remains during trench analysis.
  • Discovery of a small assemblage of Roman pottery and worked flints, though no in situ Roman remains were found.
  • Evidence of medieval activity from the 12th to 13th centuries, including surfaces and deposits.
  • Partial remains of stone structures uncovered in Trench 1, suggesting previously unknown historical structures.

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Mark Dodd (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0ff3ecd674f7c03778ceachttps://doi.org/10.5284/1142220
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