Welcome to the county page for Avon. It consists of the City of Bristol and northern parts of the old county of Somerset. You can discover:
- Iron Age hillforts around the Avon Gorge
- One of England’s major medieval towns, from which time many churches and the cathedral survive.
- A key ship building centre
Explore artefacts and coins found in Avon which have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. Keep an eye on news and events with our blog.
Find out how to contact us to find out more or to report archaeological objects.
