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First chance to see incredible Roman busts uncovered in HS2 archaeological dig at the Discover Bucks Museum
05 Jul 2022- Two of the rare Roman heads from busts uncovered at St Mary’s Church in Stoke Mandeville have been loaned to the Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury
- They are available to view by the public from 16th July until the end of October
- More details are available on the Bucks Museum website here: https://www.discoverbucksmuseum.org/
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Incredible rare Roman statues found in HS2 dig
29 Oct 2021- HS2 archaeologists unearth “once-in-a-lifetime” discovery of Roman statues and artefacts
- Three stone Roman busts uncovered at what is thought to be the site of a Roman mausoleum under a Medieval Church in Stoke Mandeville
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HS2 archaeologists uncover “Anglo-Saxon church” in Stoke Mandeville
08 Sep 2021- The ‘Saxon’ church was found underneath a Norman church being excavated by HS2 archaeologists
- New video available here: https://youtu.be/f9YPT2B8iOM
- A Field Museum Open Weekend on the site of Old St Mary’s Church will be held on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September
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HS2 Archaeologists uncover nine centuries of local history in Buckinghamshire
05 May 2021- Video explaining the works available: https://visual.library.hs2.org.uk/p/share/bgkxxHmAgTZJ
- CGI rebuilding the original church available: https://visual.library.hs2.org.uk/p/share/kE7NYh3ekveJ
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Designs for HS2 Canterbury Works vent shaft and headhouse revealed
27 Oct 2020- Images available here
- Local residents are invited to learn more about the headhouse at a virtual engagement event.
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Medieval graffiti associated with repelling evil spirits unearthed by HS2 in Stoke Mandeville
20 Oct 2020- HS2 archaeologists uncover medieval graffiti and “witching” marks
- Questions are raised as to whether they were there to ward off evil spirits or used as sun dials
- HS2 to host webinars as part of the Festival of Archaeology: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/high-speed-two-community-engagement-team-27591966155