FenArch – the Fenland Archaeological Society was formed after the highly successful Community Archaeology excavation at Wisbech Castle during September 2009. The excavation was managed by Oxford Archaeology East in conjunction with Cambridgeshire County Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund. FenArch (formerly known as the Wisbech and District Archaeological Society) sought to build on the enthusiasm and interest generated by the dig to provide further opportunities for participation in Community Archaeology across Fenland.
From the outset our aim has been to fully record and report our excavations and seek professional guidance wherever necessary. We use pro forma recording sheets, draw the trenches/pits onto permatrace and take digital photos. We are affiliated to the Council for British Archaeology and have full Public Liability Insurance.
We have also affiliated to the JIGSAW Community Archaeology project which is now run by Oxford Archaeology East. Through JiGSAW Fenarch has access to professionally run courses and archaeological items, including specialist geophys equipment. As well as organising actual digs, FenArch organises talks during the winter season the details which appear on these pages
FenArch also arranges fieldwalking on possible archaeological sites and through members libraries we have a range of journals, magazines and books available. We are also associate members of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society.
