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Inkpen’s St Michael’s church holds tantalising clues as to Inkpen’s past. At our April talk we revealed some of these clues, what the church might have looked like inside and out, and we put together the sarcophagi of the two crusaders that accompanied Sir Roger de Ingepene on his return from the crusades. The importance of Sir Roger’s links to Cornwall and Scotland cannot be under estimated. Hopefully our archaeological dig, not far from the church, will reveal more.

The dig near to St Michael's Church will now start on the 30th May - (not the 23rd) - and is expected to last over the spring and summer months. It’s not too late to join us, just email us at ihjarchaeology@gmail.com. It’ll be fun!!! It’s worth remembering that every area of Inkpen that was scanned by archaeologists back in 2022/2023 showed buried archaeology.

Details about the dig, where and when we will meet, will be posted here by the 18th May.



If you would like to help us with our research on the Crusades, and specifically, Inkpen’s role, do get in touch at enquiries@inkpenhistory.uk.

So far, we have had responses from 12 people interested in digging. We could do with a few more. If we don’t do this excavation now, the opportunity to do it in the future may be lost for ever.




Mesolithic to Modern - A journey through Time

Come and join us in our attempt to uncover Inkpen's near and distant past.

Inkpen, a community, as it always has been.


Can there be anyone living in Inkpen who hasn't been up to the gibbet ?

Not only can you see for miles and miles but you can watch the hang gliders and paragliders circling high above the ancient burial mound and gibbet.

You can listen to the skylarks, breath clean fresh air and amble a hundred yards or so, along the Wayfarers Walk to Walbury Hill Fort.

The sense is of rural beauty and tranquillity.

A summary of Inkpen's known history is available here, and for the surrounding historic environment, have a look here.

Maps

Maps give us the best understanding of how Inkpen has changed. Tithe maps tell us who lived where and who owned what.

Graveyards

Three graveyards have been catalogued and headstone inscriptions are also included. These are widely accessed for family tree research.

WW1 and WW2

A list of casualties for those from Inkpen and Kintbury are provided. As much additional information as can be gathered is also given.

1975 Audio recordings

In 1975 Inkpen produced an audio record of its memorable past. This is in the form of 13 separate audio tracks.

A Victorian View

This mostly relates to St. Michael's church which underwent a substantial makeover at that time. Before and after pictures are provided.

Scrapbooks

Scrapbooks from the WI, press clips and other content form Inkpen's recent past gives a vivid insight into our local predecessors.