Presented by
Peak District National Park, Derbyshire County Council & Chesterfield Borough Council
Age guidance
12+
Running order
9:15 – 9:40
Arrival & registration
Tea and coffee available to purchase
9:45 – 9:50 Martha Jasko-Lawrence (Buxton Museum)
Welcome
9:50 – 10:20 Graham Murray & John Thomas (ULAS)
In the Shadow of the Crooked Spire: Recent excavations at Rykneld Square, Chesterfield
10:20 – 11:00 Steve Malone and Laura Parker (York Archaeology)
Derventio, the Little City. A small town in the Roman north.
11:00 – 11:30 Tea and coffee (available to purchase)
11:30 – 12:00 Alex Cave (Derbyshire Record Office) Landscapes Unlocked – saving a unique National Park image archive
12:00 – 12:30 Dave Went (Historic England)
Circular arguments? More thoughts on the mysterious ‘Parwich Rings’
12:30 – 13:40 Lunch (not provided but there are cafes, sandwich shops and pubs nearby)
13:40 – 14:10 Tim Cockrell (Bolsterstone Archaeology & Heritage Group)
Between Crags and Streams: Hallowed Journeys and Dwelling in Sheffield's Prehistoric Upland
14:10 – 14:40 George Nash and Anna Clark (Derbyshire Rock Art Group)
Rowtor Rocks: prehistoric art and ritual in the White Peak
14:40 – 15:10 Tea and coffee (available to purchase)
15:10 – 15:40 Ben Turner (Archaeological Research Services Ltd)
Investigating evidence for a medieval chapel at Rowthorne, near Glapwell
15:40 – 16:10 TBC
16:10 Closing remarks
16:20 Depart
Derbyshire Archaeology Day 2026
9.15 - 09.40 Arrival & registration
16.20 Depart
Are you interested in the history and archaeology of the region? Look no further! Derbyshire Archaeology Day is an annual event celebrating the most recent and exciting archaeological discoveries, research and conservation projects from Derbyshire and the Peak District. Catch up on the latest scientific techniques and interesting stories from the region.
Dates & Times
Ticket Price(s)
Includes £1.90 per ticket booking fee.
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