CVAHS

The Chess Valley Archaeological and Historical Society was founded in 1964 with the aim of studying and promoting local archaeology and history. The first President was Dr Kenneth Oakley, who uncovered the Piltdown Fraud. The practical work of the Society began with the excavation of the Romano-British villa at Latimer. An account of the excavation was written up and published by the Society in 1971 and is still a standard work of reference... The Archaeology Field Group carries out practical archaeology in the Chess and Misbourne valleys. The Chess valley runs from Chesham to Rickmansworth, passing Latimer and Chenies on the way. The Misbourne rises in a field on the outskirts of Great Missenden and passes through Little Misenden, Old Amersham, Chalfont St Giles and Chalfont St Peter, before joining the Colne near the A40. The group's activities include surveys, digs, recording, and publishing findings. See Planned Events for more details of past and forthcoming activities.

Also known as: Chess Valley Archaeological & Historical Society

Primary location: United Kingdom