Who are we?NAG is a group of local enthusiasts engaged in studying the history and archaeology of the district around our village. Navenby lies about 10 miles south of Lincoln on the old Roman road called Ermine Street, known locally as High Dyke. Lincoln was a major Roman settlement and the word 'Lincoln' derives from the Roman name for the city which was Lindum Colonia - the city by the pool. Evidence suggests that Navenby was a significant staging point along Ermine Street during Roman times at a half a day's march from Lincoln. Remains of Bronze Age and earlier settlements have also been uncovered.
NAG was formed in 2000Building work for new housing in the village uncovered significant archaeological remains dating from Roman and pre-Roman times. A large area of land was set aside as a preservation area and Open Space for communal use. A group of volunteers organized NAG to take care of the space and under a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, placed notice boards describing the finds within the field. You can read more about the Open Space on the
Projects pageObjectives- To investigate, study, conserve, publicise and enhance the historical and archaeological heritage of the village of Navenby, Lincolnshire for the benefit of the local community and the wider public interest.
- To encourage the participation of all members of the local community in understanding and enjoying the heritage of the village and district.
- To develop the knowledge and skills of NAG members for investigation, analysis and recording of heritage and archaeological studies.
- To develop relationships with national and local heritage organizations, professional bodies, educational organizations and other amateur groups which encourage and support cooperative effort to investigate and preserve our local heritage.
- To support County, District and Parish councils in the management, maintenance and preservation of public heritage sites located within the village with particular reference to the Open Space.
ConstitutionNAG operates under a formal constitution with officers elected at our Annual General Meeting. New officers were elected in September 2011.
The current officers are-
Ian Cox - Chairman
Barbara Harewood - Vice Chair
Liz East - Secretary
Jackie Jukes - TreasurerMembers meet, usually every month, on the third Tuesday. From time-to-time we hold public meetings with talks by various experts in the fields of history and archaeology. A small charge is made for non-members to cover the cost of renting a meeting hall.
MembershipWe welcome new members from the local area.
Adult members must be 18 or older.
Student members must be 16 or older and engaged in full-time school or university studies at an accredited institution.
Junior members are those under 16. A parent must first be an adult member of NAG and agree, by written consent, that the Junior member will be accompanied to all meetings and events of NAG by the parent or a responsible adult approved by the parent.
Dues for Adult members are £15 per year. Student and Junior membership is free.
Please contact us via email for further details.
Current ProjectsThe
High Dyke Survey Project ran from December 2005 to September 2009. Under a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund we surveyed land to the east of the village which runs adjacent to the old Roman Ermine Street. You can read more about this survey on the
Projects pageWe are currently enagaged in the analysis and reporting of our surveys and historical research projects within the community.
In addition to membership of NAG, we also welcome volunteers to help with Field Walking, Surveying, Pot Washing, Finds Classification and similar work parties. From time-to-time we hold educational meetings on the arts of surveying, excavation and finds identification.
Contact NAGWe welcome all comments on NAG activites. To enquire about membership or ask for further information, please email us via the link at the bottom of the page.