Medieval Society and Landscape

This new seminar series will showcase fascinating insights into the history and archaeology of the medieval period, with a focus on societies, economies and landscapes. It is intended as a venue for friendly and collaborative discussion of research in progress, of sources and methodologies, and of the interface between academic research and local and community history and archaeology. The Middle Ages has sometimes been unfairly dismissed as arcane and unapproachable, yet its sources speak to scholars across academic disciplines who are interested in our rich heritage of documents, material culture, and the landscape.

These talks are open to staff, students, and anyone interested in medieval history and archaeology — locally and globally. Sessions will include a mix of papers by established scholars and practitioners, and shorter presentations and discussions by undergraduate and postgraduate students.

All sessions will be delivered in hybrid format, so you can choose how you attend:

  • In-person at Rewley House, central Oxford
  • Online via livestream — join from anywhere in the world

See individual sessions for booking details.

Wednesday 30 April 2025

Wednesday 14 May 2025

Wednesday 28 May 2025

Wednesday 11 June 2025

This series features in the following public collections: