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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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ANNOUNCEMENT!
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The next performance by The Field Detectives of
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The Trial of Francis Hacker
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will take place on Friday, 8 May 2026, at St Mary Magdalene's Church, Newark.
Meet and Greet for 6.30 pm
The trial commences at 7.00 pm
Numbers are limited, so book your tickets early to avoid disappointment
Tickets £10
Book Here​
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OYEZ, OYEZ, OYEZ!
THE SEARCH FOR STATHERN HALL
Moley and his crew up on muddy hill travelled back in time to investigate the mystery on Coombs Meadow at Stathern in Leicestershire. Is this the former home of the King Killer, Colonel Francis Hacker?
This late autumnal excavation sought to find out. Click here for the report
Want to learn more? Then click here
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I THINK I'VE GOT SOMETHING IN MY FIELD
A lost manorial site at Hoveringham in Nottinghamshire
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Slowly, little by little, the ghostly remains of Sir Robert Goushill's home begin to emerge. A hero, just for one day and husband to the amazing Lady Elizabeth FitzAlan. This is a medieval love story that ends in tragedy on the battlefield at Shrewsbury in 1403.
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Phase B of the investigation report is here
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Want to learn more? Then click here​​​​
HISTORIC LANDSCAPE STUDIES
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To be resumed when better weather returns
The Grange Block of Fields - Bingham Stee
Cropwell Butler
All Trackways Lead to the Field Chapel
Click here to find out more
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The Field Detectives Talks Calendar