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 displayed on a coat of arms are precisely controlled, and the status of an individual or family is clearly delineated by those items. The talk […]

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 the SANHS office (office@sanhs.org) is advised but tickets will be available on the door. £15 per person. Refreshments will be available. Photo credit: Wessex Archaeology

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 

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”

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 […]

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 […]

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 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.

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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

Leaders: 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 […]

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 […]