Petersfield Big Dig:
3 - 20 July 2026
What is it?
The Petersfield Big Dig takes place in Petersfield, Hampshire, from 3 to 20 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 once again being organised by Liss Archaeology, community archaeology group for East Hants with over 130 volunteer members working under professional archaeologist supervision. We will once more 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 participate to some extent and watch our progress.
Read here about how we prepare for the Big Dig. Members of the public will be able to watch excavations and there are activities for children - see the Events page for details.
The Big Dig is taking place in collaboration with the Petersfield Area Historical Society, with assistance from Petersfield Town Council and the Petersfield Museum. We hope to see you there this summer - watch this page for more details of the events!
