ABOUT US
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If you have a field or a mystery that you would like us to investigate please contact us: field.detectives@gmail.com
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Investigation Invitation
The Field Detectives is a group of historians that seek opportunities to survey fields that can tell us more about how our historic landscapes evolved. By sharing the findings from our field surveys, we help to inform and re-engage people with their local heritage. One of our favourite sayings is “Every field tells a story”.
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As One Curtain Closes, Another One Opens
On Sunday 2nd March 2025, The Field Detectives brought the Far Hill survey to a close in spectacular fashion. We have learnt over the years that when you set out to look for something in particular, you tend to find something else instead. Opening curtains to reveal lost histories doesn't always leave you spellbound, but on this occasion, it certainly raised an eyebrow or two!
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As one investigation takes a back seat, The Hoveringham Mystery moves into the driving seat. On Wednesday 5th March 2025, we resumed our search for the home of Sir Robert Goushill.
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This weekend, we have a time-limited permit thanks to the support of the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust, to survey a field on Coombs Meadow, Stathern, as part of our ongoing investigation to find the lost site of Stathern Hall.
The Field Detectives celebrating the end of the Far Hill Survey and enjoying the first glimpse of spring sunshine.
Field Survey Calendar
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Stathern, Colonel Hacker’s Mill (Mill Field) – The Search for Stathern Hall
Survey Team – Sunday 30th March 2025 from 10:30 am
The field survey search grid will be set out the day before (Saturday 29th March 2025)
Parking is on-site (grass verge) at Jill and John’s house on Mill Hill at Stathern
REMEMBER: TO PUT YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD!
Hoveringham Hall Close Investigation
Looking for the home of Sir Robert Goushill
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March to November 2025​​
The Field Detectives Talks Calendar