On the ground

Petersfield Big Dig 2026

Multiple dates and times available

The Petersfield Big Dig takes place in Petersfield, Hampshire, from 4th to 19th July 2026. This is the fourth such annual event, following on from the successes of the previous Big Digs in July 2023, 2024 and 2025.

The event is being organised by Liss Archaeology, community archaeology group for East Hants. We will be carrying out new explorations on exciting sites in Petersfield - some on land owned by the Town Council and some in private gardens in the historic areas of the Town. Although the dig will be undertaken by our members, local residents including children will be able to watch our progress.

As part of the Festival for Archaeology come along to High Meadows Recreation ground on July 18th and 19th from 11 am to 4 pm to see what we've found and take part in family friendly activities.

 

Location

High Meadows Recreation Ground, Borough Hill, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3AB, United Kingdom

Schedule

Sat, 18 Jul

11:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Sun, 19 Jul

11:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Duration of event

Petersfield Big Dig starts on July 4th and ends on July 19th 2026