Roman Finds Group

A forum for all those with an interest
in Roman artefacts.

Become a Member

Staffordshire Pan. Image copyright Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust, Carlisle

Welcome to Roman Finds Group’s website

The Roman Finds Group (RFG) provides a forum for all those with an interest in Roman artefacts. Founded in 1987, our membership is both professional and amateur, and new members are always welcome. 

The objectives of the RFG are to promote the study, research, publication, teaching and conservation of the material culture of Roman Britain. By joining RFG you are supporting our objectives and furthering the study of Roman material culture in Britain.

Find out more »
Roman Finds Group logo

Our next event

RFG Spring Conference 2025 Durham University – Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th April

This year’s Spring Conference is being held in association with the University of Durham on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April, at the Department of Archaeology, Durham University. The theme is ‘New Research on Roman Finds at the University of Durham and New Finds from...
£5.00 – £34.00
Find out more
05 April 2025

Become a Member of RFG

Benefits of the RFG Membership include:

Lucerna newsletter icon

Lucerna newsletter

Two copies of our newsletter, Lucerna, each year.

Members only events icon

Members only events

Free access to our Zoom-ins on Finds.

Small grants icon

Small Grants

Access to small grants (£2000) to help with small finds research.

Prize icon

Annual Prize

For the best contribution to the study of Roman material culture.

Visit our Membership page for full list of RFG Membership benefits and information about how to join.
Explore all Membership Benefits

Why study small finds?

Archaeology is the study of the people of the past.

By looking at the artefacts from the site and arranging them by themes, such as domestic, personal, religious, military or work, it is possible to identify how a site was used and develop a more rounded picture of those who lived there.

Find out more

Latest News