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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
Wyndham Hall Open Days
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomThe third 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
A Talk on Aubrey Herbert
Information to follow
Putting metalwork in its place: An analysis of the Late Bronze Age and Earliest Iron Age finds from Somerset : A webinar by Dr Matthew Knight
WebinarDuring the Late Bronze Age and Earliest Iron Age (c.1150-600 BC), many bronze and gold objects were buried across Europe. This lecture will explore the meanings of metalwork deposition through the evidence from Somerset and investigate how the relationships between people, objects and places informed how and where artefacts were deposited as part of wider […]
The Revd. Thomas Gould, Vicar of Axbridge 1766 – 1796 – A talk by John Page
Somerset Heritage Centre Brunel Way. Norton Fitzwarren, TauntonThomas Gould was the vicar stated by Hannah More to be 'intoxicated about six times a week and very frequently prevented from preaching by two black eyes honestly earned by fighting' and 'the black shades of his character are too melancholy even to be sketched here.' How accurate was she? Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, […]
SANHS Associated Societies Day – CANCELLED
Methodist School Room, Watchet Opposite Car park in Harbour Rd******* Unfortunately we have had to CANCEL this event. Our sincere apologies to those who were planning to attend ******
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.