Jane Baile’s interest in Archaeology stemmed from an archaeological
excavation undertaken in the 1970’s, when Roman occupation was
discovered on land owned by her family near Oundle, Northamptonshire.
The
impetus to excavate at The Prebendal Manor House came in 1984 when two
members of a local archaeological society asked Jane for permission to
investigate an area within the grounds of the Manor.
Jane has been involved in archaeology since then and is still works with
one of the members who is now a professional archaeologist living and
working in Prague.
The archeological excavations of the house and grounds have been extensive
over the years and often floors had to be lifted so that access to the
dinning room or kitchen was only possible by walking along wooden planks!
Today the house continues as a family home enjoyed by Jane’s four
children and six grand children.
