ABOUT US
The Field Detectives is a group of historians that seek opportunities to survey fields that can tell us more about how our historic landscapes evolved. By sharing the findings from our field surveys, we help to inform and re-engage people with their local heritage. One of our favourite sayings is “Every field tells a story”.
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The Allhallowtide Herald
Dr Alan Massey is the National expert on Witch Bottles, and after eight years of writing collaboration between Alan and Catherine Pincott-Allen, his book on those mystical apotropaic spell-deflection vessels is now ready for you to delve into the science behind the hair, nails, urine and lice. What better way to spend the Season of the Dead? Contains the results of over 25 years of research and analytical studies of various witch bottles discovered in England
Available in hardback from:
For those readers interested in a less scientific version, why not try ‘Looking Inside Witch Bottles’ by Field Detective Catherine Pincott-Allen. Written as an introduction to Witch Bottle Analysis, Catherine’s book casts a tantalising glimpse into each of Dr Massey's studies and uses samples of his text to embellish this colourful and fun condensed version.
Available in paperback from:
Amazon £8.99
Waterstones £8.99
Blackwells £8.99
Celebrating 26 Years
On Wednesday, 30th September 2026, Samworth Farms and The Field Detectives celebrated 26 amazing years of time travel at Spring House on the Stockwell Farm estate at Birdlip in Gloucestershire. A journey fuelled by a shared passion for seeking and telling the lost stories of yesterday to audiences of today, sharing our learning and discovering new and exciting avenues of mystery to pursue.
The Field Detectives Talks Calendar