SHAAS is your local Community Archaeology society, set-up as a non-profit organisation to identify, record, safeguard and promote the archaeological heritage of the Southborough Valley and surrounding areas.

The society's main goal is to provide opportunities for members to participate in various aspects of archaeological fieldwork, such as archaeological excavations, recording and metal detecting and to promote archaeology throughout the community, with open days, talks and exhibitions.

For more information please visit: About Us

The 2024 season started in late August with exploration and vegetation clearance at our new site.  Many thanks to Southborough Society for giving us permission to explore this meadow. We started by clearing and excavating a pit, which potentially held World War II remains and we will also explore other features across the site.

Already the site has produced several very interesting finds, including numerous spent bullets, lino, a gold and enamel WWII pilot sweetheart badge, a 1980's crunchie wrapper! and a 1980's dog collar tag.

For more information about our 2024 excavation at Doctor's Meadow,please click Here.

New diggers are very welcome to join us. Please contact us .