We explore the rich multi-period remains exposed on the island’s all too rapidly eroding shoreline, and on the lower reaches of the Blackwater and Colne. Our community groups are recording a range of exposed features, including prehistoric trackways, red-hills from the salt-making industry and Saxon fish traps.

Upcoming Events

CITiZAN archaeologists are hosting events up and down the country. Check out our upcoming events.

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Latest Blogs

Find out what the team, our partners and volunteers have been up to in your area in our blogs

CITiZAN data added to the Archaeological Data Service

Since the CITiZAN initiative began in 2015 our team of volunteers and staff have added thousands of new archaeological features to our dataset. We've now archived all of this data...

  • By Andy Sherman
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  • 24/04/2024

Winds of Change

Digital exhibition exploring the history and archaeology of shipping in a shifting coastal environment, seen through the Lloyds Register Foundation archives....

  • By Lawrence Northall
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  • 16/12/2022

CITiZAN's Guide to Coastal Archaeology

Introducing our Coastal Guide to Archaeology, your accessible guide to using our app and more as we move beyond the project....

  • By Danielle Newman
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  • 10/03/2022

Our Resources

Take a look at this useful set of resources for intrepid foreshore explorers and surveyors.