‘Voices from the Past’
DNA Crowdfunding Campaign
Uncovering the lives of Cookham’s ancestors from the extraordinary remains discovered.
Help us raise money to pay for cutting-edge techniques, like isotope and ancient DNA analysis that will offer a rare insight into Anglo-Saxon life, health, diet and mobility.
A series of four one hour programmes, the second on 11th November featuring the work in Cookham.
Sandi Toksvig’s Hidden Wonders…
Sandi and Raksha explore the site of Cookham Abbey once ruled by Queen Cynethryth and unearth exciting new evidence of early medieval monastic life.
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Discovering ancient Cookham on the banks of the River Thames
We are unearthing the remains of an exceptionally rare and well-preserved Anglo-Saxon royal monastery in Cookham. Its traces have remained hidden for over a thousand years.
What have we found so far?
Houses, workshops, and a cemetery, along with an abundance of artefacts from the 8th and 9th centuries.
What’s Next
We’re developing an outreach programme to engage local communities in our research.
About the Friends of Cookham Abbey
Our charity helps people get involved with archaeology through education and outreach.