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”.
FRIENDS OF THE FIELD DETECTIVES
We are a self-funded group, and if you would like to help us with our investigations, we would welcome any donations. Please click on the logo for further details. Thank you.
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OPEN DAY
Come along and see the slowly emerging Ghostly Medieval Manorial Estate at Hoveringham in Nottinghamshire
On Sunday 7th June 2026 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm
Once the 14th-century home of Sir Robert Goushill and his wife, Elizabeth Fitzalan, the Duchess of Norfolk. Following the Coggeshall medieval Grange Barn visit in Essex, which was kindly arranged by the National Trust, the future vision for the Hoveringham site has been reimagined. Join us to visualise a scale model reconstruction of the site. Together, we can begin to create a 14th-century diorama informed by the stone foundations of a lost timber-built manor house, medieval barn and associated buildings that disappeared from history in 1403.
HELP US TURN THE PAST INTO THE PRESENT…
ALSO – It’s the HOVERINGHAM OPEN GARDEN’S DAY Hoveringham Gardens - Hoveringham | NGS Gardens
How could you not be attracted by the opportunity to meet Ed for a Pimm’s on the lawn at Hoveringham Hall.
THE GOADBY MARWOOD HERITAGE WEEKEND
WOW! It was BRILLIANT
A community engagement magnetometry and metal detecting survey to find a ghostly Roman road. People from the local community and further afield, experienced some fascinating archaeological techniques first-hand. It was a day of mystery, togetherness, fun and learning. OK, we didn’t find the ghostly road, but we all enjoyed a great time, and one artefact still has a story to tell.
A livery button featuring the image of a peacock with a back mark registered to W & J Rudge, 29 St Martin le Grand (London). There is a Goadby Marwood association with the Manners family and Peacock, so what’s the story?
Keep an eye on the unfolding investigation at Goadby Marwood History Group
The Field Detectives Talks Calendar