News and events
Archaeologists reveal Victorians were within inches of remains
University of Leicester discovers that skeleton faced a battle with Victorian builders
New Defence Archaeology Group launched
University of Leicester confirmed as lead academic partner for the project
Richard III historians gather at Bosworth Battlefield
At the scene of his final battle, academics discuss what is potentially his final resting place.
Greyfriars Project: protecting the archaeology
Infilling of trenches starts this week, protecting the underlying archaeology for the future.
Richard III: media round-up
Even as some of the trenches in Greyfriars Car Park are carefully filled in, media interest in Richard III continues as strong as ever.
From Roman to Late Medieval: one and a half millennia of Leicester history
A public lecture on 1 October will encompass 1,500 years of Leicester’s history – including certain recent developments.
City Council announces additional Greyfriars open days
Further opportunities to visit Britain’s most famous car park.
Richard III: comments and coverage
In Leicester, across the UK and indeed around the world, everyone is talking about our search for Richard III.
Search for Richard III enters new phase: “momentous discovery has potential to rewrite history”
University of Leicester archaeological team reveal historic findings of skeleton with apparent battle wounds and curvature of the spine.
Richard III Press Conference – live updates from 11.00am
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Human remains discovered in search for King Richard III
“Dramatic new turn” in car park dig: press conference at 11.00am
Search for Richard III extended to a third week
More than 1,500 people visit car park to see archaeological dig.
Greyfriars project - update, 7 September
Archaeologists uncover remains of 17th century garden where memorial pillar once stood.
Search for Richard III confirms that remains are the long-lost Church of the Grey Friars
Major step forward in search for the missing monarch.
Greyfriars Project Open Day, Saturday 8 September
Your chance to visit the site of the search for Richard III.
Navigating Nubian prehistory at postgraduate conference
Exploring the rich archaeological heritage of an area often overlooked in favour of its neighbour.
Greyfriars Project - update, Monday 3 September
Over the weekend, archaeologists from the University of Leicester successfully machined a third north-south trench (pictured below) in the search for Richard III. This trench is in the car park of the former Wyggeston School, which is adjacent to the Leicester City Council Social Services car park.
Greyfriars project – update, Friday 31 August
Researchers find strong evidence for medieval church in Leicester where monarch was buried
Greyfriars Project - update, Thursday 30 August
Relatively little to report right now. Richard III still dead.
