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The Defence Archaeology Group and Operation Nightingale was founded in 2012 to utilise both the technical and social aspects of field archaeology in the recovery and skill development of soldiers injured in the conflict in Afghanistan.

About Us

The abiding public image of the current conflict in Afghanistan is the repatriation parades for fallen soldiers. However a unique project has been developed to deal with the hidden casualties of the conflict. Find out more

Operation Nightingale

A project, codenamed ‘Operation Nightingale’ was developed to utilise both the technical and social aspects of field archaeology to help in the recovery and skill development of soldiers injured in the conflict in Afghanistan.

Project Florence

Project Florence is a Heritage Lottery Funded project, which aims to involve local families and volunteers in the heritage of South Wiltshire. Find out more

Featured Operations

Latest Operation Nightingale Projects – Part of the Defence Archaeology Group View all Operations

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Army archaeology team helps uncover wartime bomber

The burial Kenny excavated, with a remarkably fine bronze-bound tankard (astonishingly well-preserved; even the wood has survived!) with an iron spearhead on top. This grave is about 1500 years old.

Rifles injured on Operation Herrick continues its success on Salisbury Plain

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Soldiers discover Roman Hypocaust in South Wales

Featured Videos

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Latest news

Launch of Project Florence Video

January 27, 2013
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'Operation Nightingale: Time Warriors' follows the progress of an exciting archaeological excavation on Salisbury Plain. This dig was conducted by the army with help from Wessex Archaeology as part of Operation Nightingale, a military initiative to use archaeology in the recovery of injured soldiers.

Launch of Defence Archaeology Group

October 1, 2012
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The official launch of the Defence Archaeology Group has taken place on HMS Victory, in the presence of Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Sir Charles Montgomery. Time Team’s Phil Harding, who is the group’s Honorary President, and Professor Simon James, representing the University of Leicester were among those attending.