Welcome to the Nene Valley Archaeological Trust - NVAT

The Nene Valley has attracted people to live and do business since the Neolithic. The Nene Valley Archaeological Trust has been helping to discover, document and communicate the history of the area since 1958.

We bring together professional archaeologists, we support local amateur groups, we lobby government, and we help focus funds and expertise on Nene Valley archaeology.

The NVAT is a charitable trust with strong academic credentials. We have been involved with archaeological excavations and studies of over 40 sites in the area. Please join our network to find out more about our activities and ways in which you can help continue our important work.

ET Artis & The Durobrivae of Antoninus

NEW Facsimile edition to mark the 200th anniversary!

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Romans in the Nene Valley

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NVAT Sites

Explore over 40 sites where the Nene Valley Archaeological Trust or its associates have played a key role

Durobrivae

Our own Roman town but also a publication which detailed archaeological work undertaken during the foundation of Peterborough new town

E T Artis

A capable 19th century antiquarian Artis has left us a valuable legacy in the form of detailed drawings of his excavations

News from the Nene Valley Archaeological Trust

News From Nene Valley Archaeological Trust

Aug 1

NVAT helps find local home for the Stoke Doyle Hoard

A Bronze Age hoard discovered at Stoke Doyle in September 2020 is now on display at the Oundle Museum. The Museum is open every Saturday...

May 11

Ermine Street Guard at Flag Fen

The Ermine Street Guard bring the Roman army to life, and they are coming to Flag Fen on 1st and 2nd June. The Guard are renowned for...

Mar 4

Archaeological Archive Project

An ambitious project is underway at Peterborough Museum to consolidate its archived materials. These include finds from many local...

Feb 5

St Kyneburgha Trust Talks

There are two upcoming talks being organised by the St Kyneburgha Building Preservation Trust. The first is being given by Susan...

Jan 10

Stanwick Hall Research Excavations

New insights into Nene Valley archaeology are promised by a project being run at Stanwick Hall over the next few years. The objective is...

Nov 19, 2023

Remembering Geoff Dannell

On Sunday 22nd October following the 2023 NVAT Conference in Peterborough, friends and family gathered at Castor to remember Geoff...

Jul 6, 2023

Archaeology and Antiquarianism

The Nene Valley Archaeological Trust has announced its 2023 Conference. It is 200 years since the launch of a landmark archaeological...

Jan 21, 2023

Durobrivae - New Mag Survey Images

Our knowledge of the area immediately to the south east of the walled town of Durobrivae has been enhanced by a magnetometry survey...

Jul 4, 2022

Geoff Dannell - A dominant figure in Nene Valley archaeology

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Geoffrey Brian Dannell. As a member of the NVAT (and its precursors) since 1966...

Mar 1, 2022

What did the Romans do for us?

This is one of the questions asked by Stephen Upex in his new publication "The Romans in the Nene Valley". Published jointly by the Nene...