There was a good turnout at St Helen’s Church, Abingdon,

where archaeologist Roger Thomas gave a talk to mark the launch of his new book, England’s Oldest Town? The Archaeology of Abingdon,

before signing copies for attendees.

The book explores the archaeological discoveries that support Abingdon’s claim to be England’s oldest continuously inhabited town. It is now available from local bookshops and the Abingdon Museum.

Archaeological excavations beneath the town centre uncovered an Iron Age settlement dating back to around 300 BC, including round houses, storage pits and evidence of craft working. Together with evidence of continuous occupation through the Roman, Anglo-Saxon and medieval periods, these discoveries form the basis of Abingdon’s claim to be England’s oldest continuously inhabited town.

(Thankyou to Elizabeth for the pictures)