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Festival of Essex Archaeology & Heritage at Cressing Temple, August 23rd. A very busy and successful day, with lots of brilliant help from ERMS members. There were 1,400 visitors to the event!

Just published – our new ERMS wallchart


Coach trip to Grimes Graves, Brandon Heritage Centre and Mildenhall Museum, July 2026

A valuable ‘floor stone’ flint at the bottom of the visitors’ pit at Grimes Graves. A fascinating visit to an excellent display…

Our visit to Brandon Heritage Centre…

Two rings made of flint! In the wonderful display of flint knapping and gunflints at Brandon Heritage Centre – an excellent stop.

Thanks to Jonathan Spencer for a truly memorable coach trip.


Rayne Quarry visit, June 2026

Large septarian concretions with calcite crystals and glacial striations.