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The Berkshire Archaeology Research Group (BARG) website at barg-online.org is the online home of a voluntary group dedicated to investigating the archaeology of Berkshire, England. It is aimed at anyone interested in archaeology, whether you want to join the group, follow its research projects, or find out about its meetings and lectures. The site covers the group's activities and provides details on how to get involved.
What BARG Is
BARG describes itself as a voluntary group focused on the archaeology of the county of Berkshire. It takes an interest in uncovering evidence for human activity in the Royal County across a broad period, from prehistoric times through to the post-medieval and modern periods.
The group welcomes anybody who is interested in archaeology, so prior professional experience is not presented as a requirement for involvement.
What the Group Does
According to the website, BARG maintains:
- A programme of research into the archaeology of Berkshire, with details on the project pages of the site.
- A programme of quarterly meetings and visits, with further details on the Calendar pages.
- Lectures about Berkshire archaeology offered to societies, groups and schools, with further details in the About BARG section.
- Capabilities to carry out archaeological work (the excerpt is cut off at this point, so the full scope of this is not visible in the available text).
Projects and Research Areas
The site's navigation lists a range of specific projects and research themes, which give a sense of what the group actually works on:
| Project or theme | What it appears to cover |
|---|---|
| Berkshire Dovecotes | Survey or study of historic dovecotes in the county |
| Berkshire Hedgerow Survey | Hedgerow surveying, listed as both a project and a research aim |
| Devil's Highway | A named landscape or route investigation |
| Peasemore Research Aims | Stated research objectives for Peasemore |
| Test Pitting | Small-scale excavation method |
| The Enclosure | A subject of study |
| Roman Boxford Project | Roman-period work at Boxford |
| Spencer's Farm | A site-based project |
There is also an extensive write-up on Apollinaris bottles, structured as a 22-part study covering discovery, recording, manufacture, marks and stamps, salt glazing, the history of the Apollinaris Spring, importation into England, statistics, and other German and English stoneware found in Barkham. This shows the site publishes detailed, source-based research rather than only summaries.
News, Publications and History
The site keeps a news section with an archive running from 2002 through 2024, so you can trace the group's activity over more than two decades. It also lists Publications, Links, and a 60th Anniversary exhibition, indicating the group has been active for a long period.
Who the Site Is For
- Prospective members: the Join Us page and the "how to join" details are the starting point.
- People curious about local archaeology: the project pages and news archive show what has been investigated in Berkshire.
- Societies, groups and schools: BARG offers lectures, with details in the About BARG section.
- Researchers: the detailed project write-ups, such as the Apollinaris bottle study, include references, figures and tables.
Practical Notes
The available page evidence does not state membership fees, pricing, or whether any content requires login. Treat those as unknown rather than assuming the site or membership is free. To find out, use the Join Us and Contact us pages on the site.
If you want to get involved, the most direct route is to check the Calendar pages for meetings and visits, read the project pages for current research, and use the Join Us page for membership details.