About Us

Enfield Archaeological Society is active in carrying out research and fieldwork in Enfield, in order to understand the archaeological past of the Borough.

Its main aims are: to promote the practice and study of archaeology in the district; to record and preserve all finds in the district and encourage others to allow their finds to be recorded by the Society; and to co-operate with neighbouring societies with similar aims.

The Enfield Archaeological Society is affiliated to the Council for British Archaeology and the London and Middlesex Archaeological Society; the President for the society is Harvey Sheldon, B.Sc, F.S.A, F.R.S.A.

What's New

• Forthcoming Events

  • Cedars Past Archaeological Dig National Archaeology Day, Sunday 13th July 2008, Cedars Park, Theobalds Lane, Cheshunt
  • Under Your Feet, The Archaeology of Enfield National Archaeology Day, Sunday 20th July 2008, Forty Hall, Forty Hill, Enfield
  • Excavations for 2008 Details of this year's EAS digs.

• Publications For Sale

  • "Excavations At 102 Leighton Rd., Bush Hill Park, Enfield, March 2001 - June 2002" Archive report of the excavation of a Roman site in Enfield, written by Martin J. Dearne and Roger Dormer
  • "Forty Hall, Enfield, 1629 - 1997" A history of the house, its courtyards, walled kitchen garden, pleasure grounds, park and home farm, written by Geoffrey Gillam

• Recent Online Excavation Reports

  • Elsyng Palace Update (late 2005 to early 2007)A brief Summary of fieldwork at Elsyng Palace (late 2005 to early 2007) by Martin J. Dearne

• Lectures for 2008

  • View our lecture programme for 2008 Remaining lectures for the year include: A History of Fear in the Landscape, 19th Century London Cemeteries and St. Andrews Church, Enfield (the Ealry Church and its Context)