IntroductionGloucestershire Archaeology (formerly the Gloucester and District Archaeological Research Group) was formed in Gloucester in 1967 and has 160 members who are interested in the archaeology and history of Gloucestershire. It encourages members to develop their interests and expertise through its lecture programme, annual journal, visits to sites, co-operative fieldwork and research. Close links are maintained with Gloucestershire County Council’s Archaeology Service, and Gloucester City Archaeology.