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Early medieval iron production on the Blackdown Hills: excavations in Hemyock in context
WebinarThis webinar will outline excavated evidence for iron production in and around Hemyock, on the NW edge of the Blackdown Hills. Whilst production is evidenced from Roman to late medieval times, this paper will focus on early medieval iron production, between the 7th and 10th centuries, and in particular its social, political and landscape context. […]
Taunton Stop Line Guided Walk
Donyatt, South Somerset , United Kingdom********** Sorry - this event is now FULLY BOOKED ************** Saturday 2 March, morning.: Come and join us for a guided tour of some of the remaining World War II defences along the Taunton Stop Line. Find out about the anti-invasion strategy and emergency preparations that took place in Somerset in 1940. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL […]
BOOZE, BLOOD AND BASKETS: Electing Taunton’s MPs. – A Talk by Mary Siraut
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom7.30pm Wednesday 20th March, 2024 at the Wyndham Hall, Castle Green, Taunton, TA1 4AD Mary Siraut will talk about potwallopers, voting, bribery and violence at the Taunton parliamentary elections, leading to Reform and the town becoming the model of the secret ballot. Booking encouraged by the 19th March by emailing office@sanhs.org or ring 01823 272429 This is […]
ANNUAL ARCHAEOLOGY DAY: Saturday 23rd March 2024 10am – 2pm Tintinhull Village Hall, BA22 8PY
Tintinhull Village Hall Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, SomersetConfirmed talks include: 10,000 years of discovery in 45 minutes: The Tintinhull Landscape, its Inhabitants and its Frustrations; Denny Robbins, Tintinhull Local History Group Mick Aston’s Young Archaeologists – The story so far : Nigel Harvey, MAYA The Cheddar Brooch: Amal Khreisheh, Curator of Archaeology, South West Heritage Trust Cost: £15 per person Booking through […]
Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society “Life and death in Roman Somerton”
Holy Trinity Church Lysander Rd, Yeovil, United KingdomSpeakers from Wessex Archaeology discuss an excavation undertaken ahead of construction work for a primary school. Friday 5 April, 7.15pm. Holy Trinity Church, Lysander Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BU (parking available on site) Free to YALHS members, guests £2.
Wells Natural History and Archaeological Society “Don’t forget the animals” by Steve Tofts.
Wells and Mendip Museum 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, SomersetZooarchaeology, the study of animals in an archaeological context. Friday 5 April, 7.30pm. Lecture Room in Wells Museum, 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2EU Non-members £2.
SMASHED IN THE CELLAR: Exhibition Viewing and Afternoon Meeting – 6 April 2024, Wells & Mendip Museum
Wells and Mendip Museum 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, SomersetIn the Exhibition Room on the first floor of the museum. 11.30am Introduction to the project and exhibition: Vicky Dawson, Project manager 12.30pm Lunch – plenty of pubs and eateries locally. In the Lecture Hall 1.45pm The challenges and opportunities of interpreting a pottery assemblage in situ: David Dawson & Oliver Kent 3.15pm The Somerset Pottery […]
Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society (WANHS) AGM – members only – followed by a talk entitled: ‘Crossing the River – the Waters of the North Marsh’ by Vince Russett.
Faces Cafe, 4-6 Station Rd Weston-Super-MareNon-members are invited to attend this talk. Tuesday 9 April: doors open 6.30pm / AGM 7.00 / talk will start at 7.30. FACES Cafe, 4 - 6 Station Rd, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1XB Entry £1.00 for members / £3.00 for non-members. Car parking is available nearby and is accessible by bus. For further information please visit https://www.wanhs.co.uk
North Sedgemoor Local History Group “Did King Arthur really exist?” by Brian Wright.
The King Alfred School Burnham Road, HighbridgeWednesday 10 April, 7 - 9 pm King Alfred School lecture theatre, Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE Guests: £5
Glastonbury Antiquarian Society “Identifying dragons and damsels – the wonderful world of dragonflies and damselflies” by Jon Von Gowler, of the British Dragonfly Society.
Glastonbury Town HallThursday 11th April, 7 pm. Glastonbury Town Hall (small hall), Magdalene Street, Glastonbury BA6 9EL Cost: GAS members free, visitors £2. Car park adjacent to Town Hall is free after 6pm.
Webinar: REDISCOVERING THE CASTLE GARDENS – by Chris Jessop
WebinarIn 2019, when several very large and unsafe trees had to be removed from the Castle Gardens, next to the Museum, it became obvious that the garden had declined and the weeds, ivy and wild clematis had taken over. Chris Jessop tells the story of the resurrection of this enchanting space. To Register please email: […]
BACAS – Excursion “Three Somerset churches – Lullington, Beckington, Laverton” Wednesday 17th April – afternoon.
St Marys Church, LavertonDetails on BACAS' website Excursions page.
GRADING OF WALKS
Events are graded from 1-4 in difficulty. The grading is found in the event description in the calendar on this page. Keep in mind that a change in weather conditions can make a walk more difficult than anticipated. All walks and activities demand a basic level of fitness, suitable footwear and waterproof clothing.
1 Easy – generally even ground with a few gentle slopes; no special fitness needed. Comfortable footwear required.
2 Moderate – for reasonably fit people, may include unsurfaced rural paths and tracks, moderate slopes, uneven surfaces, steps and stiles. Walking shoes/boots required.
3 Strenuous – for fit, experienced walkers, will include hills, uneven surfaces, tracks and may include muddy terrain. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are essential.
4 Confined spaces – including caves and attics. Locations may be dusty, slippery and dark.
Activity leaders carry out a risk assessment beforehand. Participants are required to provide emergency contact details before taking part in an activity – this information is destroyed by the group leader after the activity has taken place.