Wing in Buckinghamshire has some of the oldest archaeological remains in the county. With the Saxon cemetery and Church, the “Castle Mound” the original Dormer Ascott House gardens and the Rothschild Ascott House, there is plenty to see.
Over the last 3 years the Group has been digging in the village and surrounding area as well as putting on exhibitions for residents and friends of the Group on Wing in WWI and WWII.
In 2015 we created three new committees, Archaeology, History and Family History. These have worked really well and we have achieved lots more than usual!
We are currently looking for test pits next year. If you are interested in finding out how your house history fits into the bigger picture then please contact us!
Our next meeting is the 4 September 2017, 8pm at The Cock Inn. Agenda to be posted up shortly.
The Family History Group has an open morning at Wing Library from 10.30 on the 2nd September 2017.
Wing Heritage Group is currently working with: Buckinghamshire Archaeological Society and Leighton Buzzard & District Archaeological and Historical Society.
Really pleased that Wing has got the means to celebrate its heritage. Well done Sarah.
I am very pleased at your progress. Please let me have details of the community digs and finds day.
Edmund Waller
Thank you Edmund. I have added your details to our mailing list.
As a Wing resident and a keen follower of local history I am very pleased to see that this project is up and running, If at anytime I can be of any help please do not hesitate to contact me I will be more than happy to help in anyway I can. my email is vincent.palmer68@googlemail.com
Add me to the mailing list please.
Rick
Are you aware that Wessex archaeology are digging test pits on the Meadow Way field site today, Monday 16th June?
Hi
Yes we are aware that they have moved in, it looks like they are going to be there for a while. We will be keeping a close eye on it as we are doing a test pit not far from there this weekend. So be interesting to see what they have come up with!
This is a most interesting and well designed website. Well done to the Wing Heritage Group. I love history and archaeology and therefore would be more than willing to help in any future digging activities.