Archaeology – Medieval Great Chesterford

Observations on Medieval Great Chesterford, by A E Collins, 1980s.   The village from the end of the Roman period to the late Medieval period. A detailed record of the archaeological features within the medieval market town and present village. Details of excavations...

Bronze Age Gold Torc

Photograph of a Bronze Age gold torc found by Anthony Collins lying at the side of field while on a walk on Coploe Hills. This led to a Coroner’s Inquiry to establish whether it was treasure trove i.e. the object is old enough for it to be presumed the true...

Archaeology in Great Chesterford

“Archaeology in Great Chesterford: an assessment”, by Anthony E Collins of the Great Chesterford Archaeology Group,1980s.  A short but detailed description of the area and its archaeological history.

Roman Town and it’s Temple

A Roman Town and it’s Temple: excavation and research in the Great Chesterford Region 1965-1985, by Anthony E Collins, 1986. Tony Collins was an active member of the Great Chesterford Archaeology Group and was responsible for the excavation of 25 sites, 16 of...