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Bath and Counties Archaeological Society AGM
BRLSI
16 Queen Square, Bath
BACAS AGM will be on Thursday 9 March at 7:30pm at BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath. Before the AGM, there will be presentations on a number of members' projects. The […]
A visit to Lower Chilcott Farm, Dulverton – a 17th century Exmoor farmhouse
Dulverton
A visit to Lower Chilcott Farm, Dulverton - a 17th century Exmoor farmhouse. Visit led by a member of SANHS' Historic Buildings section. Booking essential - number limited to 12; please email office@sanhs.org Minimum £5 […]
“Get Inspired – An Event for the Inquisitive” – Afternoon of talks
The Church Rooms
Kingsbury Episcopi
Kingsbury Time Travellers present: “Get Inspired – An Event for the Inquisitive” Speakers include Ted Udall on "An introduction to family history research", and Janet Lute on "The Why, When and Where […]
SANHS AGM 2023
Society business in the morning and a guided tour of Taunton lead by SANHS President, Nigel Pearce, after lunch. Trustees and committee members are full of post-pandemic energy and enthusiasm […]
Heraldry in Somerset – A talk by Des Atkinson
Somerset Heritage Centre
Brunel Way. Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton
This will be an introduction to the history and purpose of heraldry and of the urge to produce a pedigree among the families of Somerset. The items that can be […]
Annual Archaeology Day
Bleadon Village Hall
The theme for the 2023 SANHS annual archaeology day is "Recent discoveries through development-led archaeology" The day is 10am-2pm and taking place at Bleadon Village Hall (BS24 0PG) Booking through […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.