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LONDON: The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG
Life and death, Pompeii and Herculaneum.
28 March – 29 September 2013 . Advanced booking essential
http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/pompeii_and_herculaneum.aspx
DURHAM:
English Heritage Event: Lindisfarne Gospels
Inscribed in Stone Exhibition: Date: From 1st May 2013 to 30th September 2013. Lindisfarne Priory from 10am to 6pm
Lindisfarne Priory is introducing a new display looking at the importance of the priory and its inhabitants around the time of the production of the gospels. The display will celebrate the loan of the famous Lindisfarne Gospels to the North East. By displaying intricately carved original and colourful replica ‘naming stones’, some dating back to the 8th century, the display will answer many questions for visitors who will be making the journey to the original and spiritual home of the sacred text.
http://www.lindisfarnegospels.com/
EXETER: Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, Exeter, Devon EX4 3RX
25TH September 2013. Lunchtime lecture – An introduction to Dartmoor National Park. Orlando Rutter, Senior Learning & Outreach Officer at Dartmoor National Park.
To explore some of the natural and human influences that have shaped the landscape of the National Park at Dartmoor. This lecture will also look at some of the work of Dartmoor National Park Authority.
http://www.rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/lunchtime-lecture-an-introduction-to-dartmoor-national-park
DEVON:
Devon Archaeological Society – Members event
The Devon Archaeological Society, founded in 1928, is an active and friendly organisation with a membership of over 800. The archaeology of Devon is without equal in England: it includes the rich historic landscapes of Dartmoor and Exmoor and extends in time from the Palaeolithic axes of the East Devon river valleys to industrial remains from the extraction of tin and other minerals.
Sunday 1st September 2013 – Ham Hill Hillfort – Niall Sharples is currently excavating one of the largest hillforts in Southern Britain, at Ham Hill, Stoke sub Hamdon in Somerset. (ST 485 165) The site has produced a wide range of prehistoric and Roman finds when Ham Hill stone was quarried but only small scale excavation work has previously taken place. It’s siting and ramparts are clearly visible on the south side of the A303. Niall has kindly extended an invitation to visit to members of the DAS. Note that this is not a formal Society activity and will not be covered by DAS insurance: members should come prepared for visiting a site with an uneven surface and with footwear/clothing suitable for all eventualities. The site tour will last until lunchtime. Please check:
PLYMOUTH:
TOUR OF CROWNHILL FORT
Plymouth & District Archaeological Society (PDAS) consists mainly of amateur members with an enthusiastic interest in a wide range of archaeological disciplines. Visitors are invited to attend any of our regular meetings
Monday 2nd September 2013 – Crownhill Fort, one of the “Palmerston Forts” built in the 19th century to defend Plymouth against the threat of French invasion, is now operated by the Landmark Trust. Ed Donohue, Manager of the Fort, or one of his colleagues, will lead a private tour taking in the ramparts, tunnels and casemates. The tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties; sturdy shoes are advised. If the weather is kind there will be a cannon firing at the end of the tour. Meet in the lower car park outside the Fort at 6.15 for a 6.30pm start, SX 487 591, PL6 5BX. Cost of £3/head to meet Landmark Trust charges, to be collected on the day
http://www.plymarchsoc.org.uk/index.html
CORNWALL:
Cornish Ancient Sites Protection Network
‘A charitable partnership formed to look after the ancient sites and monuments of Cornwall. Currently working closely with local communities and official organisations to protect and promote our ancient heritage landscape through research, education and outreach activities’.
Volunteers are always very welcome at the monthly clear-ups. These events are always a really good opportunity to get a bit more hands-on, whilst helping to clear an ancient site in the landscape. This not only allows for physical preservation of the site itself but helps it to be kept safe for others to enjoy in the future
SEPTEMBER CLEAN-UP – The next clean-up will be held on Tuesday September 10th 2013 at 12.00 midday. Chynhalls Point cliff castle (SW785 175]) Park near Coverack School, to be collected.
*Please note that suitable footwear and clothing is needed although tools or any necessary equipment will be provided*
http://www.cornishancientsites.com/lan.html
YORKSHIRE:
Ingleborough Archaeology Group (IAG) is based in Ingleton in the Yorkshire Dales and has as its core area of operations the Ingleborough massif and the surrounding valleys of Kingsdale, Chapel le Dale and Ribblesdale. The Group was founded in 1996 under the direction of Alan King, one of the most active archaeologists in the Yorkshire Dales. It has been described as one of the most active and successful local archaeology groups in the North of England and has been involved in a broad range of excavations, ranging from a nineteenth-century industrial building within the Ribblehead Construction Camps through to a Romano-British settlement near Ingleton to a Mesolithic site at Kingsdale Head.
Last summer walk – Saturday 21st September 2013 – Baildon Moor:
‘8000 years of landscape change with Gavin Edwards’
Meet 10.30am Baildon Top Car Park (SE1428 4069) or Ashfield Car Park – Settle 9.15am or Community Centre Car Park – Ingleton 9.00am for car sharing. Approx 4-5miles – moderate – mainly on paths and open fell. Please bring packed lunch. No dogs please.
http://www.ingleborougharchaeologygroup.org.uk/
LANCASHIRE:
Lancashire Archaeological Society – encouraging and promoting interest in archaeology and history, particularly of the County Palatine of Lancashire.
1st September 2013 – Visit to the landscape of Smithills Hall Estate, Bolton. Dr Alan Crosby.
Please see http://www.lancsarchsoc.org.uk/ for more information.
PETERBOROUGH: Flag Fen
In the early 1980s, English Heritage funded a series of small dyke surveys in the Peterborough region. It was during this survey that Flag Fen was discovered, home to a Bronze Age monument over 3300 years old.
Flag Fen is open daily from 10am-5pm (last entry at 4pm) from April to October and is a marvellous opportunity to see the reconstructions and the experimental archaeology.
http://www.vivacity-peterborough.com/museums-and-heritage/flag-fen/discovery/
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE/DERBYSHIRE:
MBArchaeology specialises in Community Archaeology, Education & Research. Based in Nottinghamshire / Derbyshire and offering educational talks, walks, workshops and courses on a whole variety of archaeological topics.
Derbyshire – full-day field visits that run throughout the summer to sites of historical and archaeological interest. Keep checking for events.
http://www.mbarchaeology.co.uk/upcoming-events/
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE:
Archaeology in Marlow’s (AIM) aim is to investigate and discover the archaeology and pre-history of Marlow Town and its surrounding parishes. The Warren Wood site comprises a double enclosure earthwork believed to be medieval in date but neolithic artefacts and Iron Age pottery have also been found.
AIM would like to involve as many people as possible in practical archaeology and research and also to entertain them with talks on general and local subjects. Lists of activities to date are shown on the website pages covering projects and past events. Everyone is welcome to join and members enjoy research, fieldwork, training courses, talks and visits.
Event: Investigations at Warren Wood, Little Marlow, Bucks:
Dates and times: 1st September 2013 – 10:00
15th September 2013 – 10:00
29th. September 2013 – 10:00
For more information: http://www.archaeologyinmarlow.org.uk/
SCOTLAND:
ROSS-SHIRE:
Groam House Museum. High Street, Rosemarkie, Ross-shire, Scotland IV10 8UF
An outstanding centre for Pictish and Celtic Art in Ross-shire. This unique display is focused on 15 carved Pictish stones which all originated in the village described as an important centre of early Christianity.
TALK: 5th September 2013 : The Nigg Old Trust Project, the re-display of the Nigg Cross-Slab and the Poor Loft. Dr Isabel Henderson, Caroline Vawdrey and David Alston
Museum opening times: From 29 March to 31 October 2013:
• Monday to Friday, 11am – 4.30pm
• Saturday, 2 pm – 4.30pm
Please note – space within the museum is limited so it is suggested that groups of over 12 people could contact the museum to arrange the visit
The museum can be visited via public transport using the Stagecoach 26A bus service from Inverness Bus Station.
http://www.groamhouse.org.uk/index.asp
GALLOWAY:
The Newbarns Project – From 1st – 30th September 2013
Archaeological excavation of three prehistoric kerb cairns containing numerous cremation burials and deposits from the Early Bronze Age through to the Iron Age, also one Neolithic Passage grave on two of the cairns. With evidence of sporadic occupation, from prehistory through the Iron Age (Roman). Anglian and Medieval settlement evidence.
Open from 10:00 to 17:00 hours daily except Sunday.
Tours available: No charge but contributions towards running costs are welcome.
Finds on display.
Amateur diggers are welcome – 1 day or 1 month – with tools supplied. Please wear sensible clothing especially boots, as the cairns are in a bog. All welcome – children must be accompanied by a responsible adult if under 16. The site is off the A710 Colvend to Sandyhills Road MR Nx8812 5505.
All enquiries to – Tel: 01556 680478 or e-mail e.penman2012@btinternet.com
Check out http://www.sat.org.uk for further details.
NORTHERN IRELAND: North Down Museum – Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor, BT20 4BT, United Kingdom
The story of the North Down area, from the Bronze Age to the present day.
Museum opening times:
• Tuesday – Saturday: 10.00am – 4.30pm
• Sunday: 12.00pm – 4.30pm
(Closed on Mondays, except July and August and Bank Holidays)
Accessible for people with disabilities. Admission is free.
http://www.northdownmuseum.com/
WALES:
National Museum of Wales
Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NP
A static exhibition in The Archaeology Gallery – Origins: In Search of Early Wales.
This traces life in Wales from the earliest humans 230,000 years ago. Who were our ancestors, and how different were they from us? What has changed and what has caused these changes? A stunning and thought provoking exhibition where you get the chance to see things really close up.
Visit the Origins – In Search of Early Wales webpages http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/whatson/?event_id=2854
The Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society
The Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society was founded in 1905 and is one of the foremost County antiquarian societies in Wales. From its inception the founding members saw a need to record, publish and collect all things relating to the history, antiquities and natural history of ‘Carmarthenshire in particular, and West Wales in general’.
Monday, 9 September – 13 Friday, September – Field Excursion: Warwickshire
http://www.carmants.org.uk/meetings.html
Wrexham County Borough Museum
Regent Street, Wrexham, LL11 1RB
Inside one of Wrexham’s landmark buildings, Wrexham County Borough Museum is the starting point for discovering the eventful history of this region on the English-Welsh border.
The museum’s displays and collections tell the stories of Wrexham County Borough and its people from prehistory up to the present day.
DUE TO RUN THROUGH SEPTEMBER – The Mold Cape – a unique ceremonial cape of gold, made during the Early Bronze Age, around 3,700 years ago. Probably one of the finest pieces of Bronze Age craftsmanship and gold-working technique in Europe, made with great skill from a single sheet of thin gold. It is unique in design with the embossed shapes copying strings of beads. Normally a highlight exhibit at the British Museum, the Mold Cape is on display at Wrexham Museum from 7th. August 2013.
Opening Times: Monday – Friday: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday: 10.30am – 3.00pm
Closed Bank Holidays and Sundays
http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/heritage/wrexham_museum.htm
National Roman Legion Museum. Town Centre, Caerleon, Gwent.
Almost 2,000 years ago, the Roman Empire dominated the civilised world. Wales was its furthest outpost and, in AD 75, a fortress was founded at Caerleon that would guard the region for over 200 years. The National Roman Legion Museum displays a remarkable collection of finds from Roman Caerleon, the base of the second Augustan Legion.
FREE ENTRY
Location: Follow the ‘brown helmet’ signs from the M4 (westbound junction 25, eastbound junction 26). For satellite navigation purposes use the post code NP18 1AE (recorded as ‘High Street’).
More information: http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/caerleon/visit/
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