Cookham Abbey Excavations

Cookham Abbey Excavations focus on the archaeological investigation of an important early medieval monastic site in Berkshire, England. Excavations have uncovered evidence of buildings, burials, artefacts, and everyday objects linked to an Anglo-Saxon religious community active between the 7th and 9th centuries. The findings suggest that Cookham Abbey was a significant spiritual and political centre connected to royal and ecclesiastical networks. Archaeologists have revealed traces of wooden structures, craft activity, and Christian burial practices, offering valuable insight into early monastic life. These excavations help historians understand the spread of Christianity, settlement organisation, and daily life in post-Roman Britain, highlighting Cookham’s role in shaping early medieval society and landscape.