Celebrating the Personality and Legacy of Fox

The Cambridge Archaeological Unit, the McDonald Institute, and Magdalene College Cambridge are combining to celebrate the centenary of the 30th November 1923 publication of The Archaeology of the Cambridge Region by Cyril Fox.

The Conference

Cyril Fox and regional approaches to archaeology within a comparative framework

A two-day conference will examine Foxʼs contribution to the archaeological understanding of the Cambridge region, comparing his 1923 understanding of it with that of today. And in so doing, addressing the main conference theme of what constitutes a ʽregionʼ. In light of this, the conference will also examine other ʽregionsʼ within a comparative framework across Europe where intensive archaeological surveys have taken place, perhaps also partly inspired by Foxʼs 1923 publication.

Programme

Please see the provisional programme link below.

Field Trip Information

If you are attending the field trip, please download the information below.

Registration

Registration is free of charge.

For further information and to register your place please contact:

• Oscar Aldred: ora20@cam.ac.uk
• Simon Stoddart: ss16@cam.ac.uk
• Camilla Zeviani: cz334@cam.ac.uk

Please note: The spaces on the second day are more limited in the McDonald Institute, and spaces on the field trip will be very limited, so please register interest with Camilla Zeviani promptly should you wish to attend.

The Exhibition

The Personality and Legacy of Fox (1923-2023)
6 November - 15 December 2023
The Robert Cripps Gallery, New Library, Magdalene College

Celebrate the centenary of Sir Cyril Fred Fox's groundbreaking book, The Archaeology of the Cambridge Region, which introduced innovative archaeological concepts. This exhibition explores Fox's personality and his research legacy, focusing on his time at Magdalene. It showcases documents, maps, and materials from various sources, highlighting the enduring connection between archaeology, geography, landscape, and environment.

Find out more about the exhibition on The Robert Cripps Gallery page.