Petersfield Big Dig:
4 - 19 July 2026
What is it?
The Petersfield Big Dig took place in Petersfield, Hampshire, from 4th to 19th July 2026. This was the fourth such annual event, following on from the successes of the previous Big Digs in July 2023, 2024 and 2025.
The event was organised by Liss Archaeology, community archaeology group for East Hants with over 130 volunteer members working under professional archaeologist supervision. We carried 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 was undertaken by our members, local residents including children watched our progress.
Read here about how we prepare for the Big Dig. Members of the public watched excavations and took part in activities for children - see the Events page for details.
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The Big Dig took 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 next summer - watch this page for more details of the events!
