Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Archaeologists have recently unearthed medieval structures that could help understand a 50-year gap in Jesus College’s history.
Jesus College began life in the 12th century as a nunnery, before being repurposed as a College for the University of Cambridge in 1496. Excavations have been taking place on the northern side of Jesus College’s Hall, in an area known as Pump Court – resulting in some exciting discoveries.
Hear from project leader Preston Boyles and Jesus College archivist Robert Athol about the findings, and learn how they relate to what we already know about the site. They are joined by Professor Roberta Gilchrist, Research Dean for Heritage and Creativity and Professor of Archaeology at the University of Reading, and Chris Evans, Executive Director, Cambridge Archaeological Unit. Dr Jessica Berenbeim chairs the discussion.
Archaeologists have recently unearthed medieval structures that could help understand a 50-year gap in Jesus College’s history.
Jesus College began life in the 12th century as a nunnery, before being repurposed as a College for the University of Cambridge in 1496. Excavations have been taking place on the northern side of Jesus College’s Hall, in an area known as Pump Court – resulting in some exciting discoveries.
Hear from project leader Preston Boyles and Jesus College archivist Robert Athol about the findings, and learn how they relate to what we already know about the site. They are joined by Professor Roberta Gilchrist, Research Dean for Heritage and Creativity and Professor of Archaeology at the University of Reading, and Chris Evans, Executive Director, Cambridge Archaeological Unit. Dr Jessica Berenbeim chairs the discussion.
