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Archaeology online: Archaeology and recovery of military personnel – Zoom lecture
Bath & Counties Archaeological Society (BACAS) present: "Archaeology online: Archaeology and recovery of military personnel." This is a free zoom lecture with speaker Richard Osgood. Full details and booking at Archaeology Online
“The Romans in Somerset” – a talk by Stephen Clews
Harptrees Historical Society present: "The Romans in Somerset" - a talk by Stephen Clews. Fee £3. Book at info@harptreeshistorysociety.org with subject line “March 2023”
Westbury “villa rustica” – an excavation in progress by Andrew Buchanan
Wells and Mendip Museum
8 Cathedral Green, Wells, Somerset
Since 2020 the Westbury Society Archaeology Group has been excavating a recently discovered Romano British building. It is believed to be the owner's home of a farmstead, and the size of the house, plus finds so far, indicate a degree of wealth, though not sufficient to afford a mosaic floor. Despite being fairly modest compared […]
Taunton Stop Line Walk
Join SANHS in a visit to some of the remaining defences of Taunton Stop Line After the German invasion of France in June 1940, the threat of a seaborne invasion of the United Kingdom was becoming a distinct possibility. The Taunton stop line would form a continuous line of anti-tank obstacles between Burnham on Sea on […]
Thurlbear Woods Visit
Thurlbear Wood
Thurlbear, Somerset
Event led by the Natural History group 2pm - 4.30pm. First flowering dates and migrant birds with more information to follow Please book by email to office@sanhs.org or call 01823 272429 Thurlbear Wood, Thurlbear Stoke St Mary Somerset (OS Reference: ST 274 213) • Non-members are welcome at all meetings. • There is a minimum […]
A Day in Dunster
A day long celebration of the work done on the Early Dunster project, which is nearing completion. Talks, exhibitions and walkabouts in this fascinating medieval settlement. Further details to follow.
Farming Southern Exmoor Talk
Further information to follow
Dunkeswell Airfield Guided Tour
Dunkeswell Airfield
The Airfield, Dunkeswell
Meet in café at 10.30. Tour starts at 11 am. Tea/ coffee available at café. Suitable for disabled people Cost - £15 Booking essential. Please contact SANHS office. Email office@sanhs.org or call 01823 272429
Visit to Ashton Mill
Ashton MillLeaders: Madeleine and David Roberts. Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society visit to ASHTON MILL 17th August 2023 2pm to 4.30pm The Mill is an 18th century tower mill of a typical Somerset design. Although milling ceased in 1927, the Mill still contains original machinery. It is thus a fascinating time capsule of a bygone […]
A Trip To Muchelney & Langport
Muchelney Church
Muchelney, United Kingdom
12 noon - A visit to Muchelney Church of St Peter and St Paul – a fascinating church completed in the early 15th century. Lunch at Langport Arms in Langport if desired. 2pm - a visit to Hurds Hill, Langport – a Regency house, the home of Walter Bagehot, father of the British economy. Number […]
Wyndham Hall Open Days
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomThe first of three open days at the Wyndham Hall in September 2023 This is a Free event, but donations are greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate, there will be a donations box on site or go to the SANHS website http://sanhs.org/ and use the Donate button. We suggest a donation of £5 […]
Wyndham Hall Open Days
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomThe second of three open days at the Wyndham Hall in September 2023 This is a Free event, but donations are greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate, there will be a donations box on site or go to the SANHS website http://sanhs.org/ and use the Donate button. We suggest a donation of £5
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.