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Alnwick

PREVIOUS ARCHAEOLOGY PRPGRAMMES

2024
DateTopicPresenter
18 JanuaryArchaeological Sites in JordanTrevor Robinson
20 FebruaryPetty Knowes: Bremenium’s CemeterySheila James
19 MarchUnderwater ArchaeologyRichard Booth
16 AprilThe Roman Site of Merida in SpainPat Ashton
23 MayTrip to ArbeiaJoint with Architecture Group
18 JuneIndustrial Archaeology around Longframlington David Willoughby
16 JulySome Aspects of the Archaeology of LindisfarnePeter Carter
20 AugustNo meeting
17 SeptemberViking Remains on the Isle of ManGeorge Ellames
15 OctoberMammoths and Montezuma’s CastleMaureen Sayers
19 NovemberSome Ancient Sites in the Ingram ValleyRichard Booth
17 DecemberNo meeting
2023
DATESUBJECTPRESENTER
17th JanuaryPalmyraMaureen Sayers
21st FebruarySantoriniTrevor Robinson
21st MarchThe Carthaginians in SpainMary Brazier
18th AprilSome Northumbrian Lime KilnsPat Ashton
15th MayTrip to Ad Gefrin
20th JuneArchaeology of TextilesAnne Larvin
18th JulyThe Stonehenge ExhibitionPeter Carter
AugustNo meeting
19th SeptemberThe Early Archaeology of Malta George Ellames
17th OctoberAnglo-Saxon Bed Burials Maureen Sayers
21st NovemberThe Romans in Spain Richard Higginbottom
DecemberNo meeting
2022
DATESUBJECTPRESENTER
18th JanuaryAngkor WatTrevor Robinson
15th FebruarySeaton Sluice Glassworks Part 1Andy Griffin
15th MarchThe Silk Road Part 2Pat Ashton
19th AprilSeaton Sluice Glassworks Part 2Andy Griffin
17th MayUnderground Cities of CappadociaGeorge Ellames
21st JuneTrip to Segedunum
19th JulySoutra AisleAnne Larvin
AugustNo meeting
20th SeptemberThe Galloway HoardGeorge Ellames
18th OctoberHabitancum and Robin of RisinghamShiela James
15th NovemberLight-hearted Early Xmas Archaeology Quiz
20th DecemberNo meeting
2021ZOOM MEETINGS
DATESUBJECTPRESENTER
19th JanuaryA REVIEW OF THE LAST 12 MONTHS & DISCUSSIONJohn Godfrey
16th FebruaryOrigins of the Silk Road. Part 1 PersiaPat Ashton
16th MarchDolmen de Menga, Antequera, SpainGeorge Ellames
20th AprilTrier and Volterra Maureen Sayers
18th MayTemples of Tamil NaduTrevor Robinson
15th JuneOtzi, the IcemanAnne McMillan
20th JulyThe Qin Emperor's TombTessa Nichol
17th AugustThe Wall Game - Condercum Roman Fort and TempleBarbara Wood
21st September Meeting deferred due to technical difficulties
19th October Anglo-Saxon Sites in Northumberland and DurhamPeter Carter
16th NovemberXMAS QUIZ ) – CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances – to be rearrangedGeorge Ellames
21st DecemberNo meeting
2020
DATESUBJECTPRESENTER
21st JanuaryThe Archaeology of the Nuraghic Civilisation in Sardinia George Ellames
21st JanuaryGold Mines of the Roman Empire with particular reference to one of the largest in Northern SpainJohn Godfrey
18th FebruaryThe Castle at Guédelon, near Auxerre, France. The castle being built from scratch using 14th Century building methods and tools.Carol Burnett
17th MarchThe Silk Road - CANCELLEDPat Ashton
21st AprilCANCELLED
FOLLOWING COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS MEETINGS RESTARTED BY ZOOM – generally at the later time of 4pm
27th MayCANCELLED
16th JuneA Brief History of Dogger Bank and Doggerland. A Cradle of European Civilisation? A Cradle of Expanding Technologies.John Godfrey
21st JulyArchaeological Sites in OrkneyPeter Carter
AugustNo meeting
15th SeptemberNorwegian Stave ChurchesCarol Burnett
20th OctoberThe Archaeology of ShetlandMaureen Sayers
17th NovemberBUTRINT - a UNESCO World Heritage Centre was an ancient Greek and later Roman city and bishopric in Epirus.Jane Glass
DecemberNo meeting
2019
DATESUBJECTPRESENTER
15th JanuaryTalk by Jessica Turner, Northumberland Coast AONB Archaeologist, topic to be confirmed,Jessica Turner
19th FebruaryA lost Lindisfarne Estate in mid Northumberland. A Talk by Colm O'Brien, joint director of the Bernician Studies GroupHosted by Richard Higginbottom
19th MarchFinds from Druridge BayBarbara McCabe and Davina Thompson
16th AprilArchaeology around Alnwick’ field trip' including Abberwick lost village,Led by Richard Higginbottom
21st MayField trip (by coach/minibus) to Housesteads and Hadrian's Wall. Trip to include an experienced tour guideLed by John Godfrey
18th June:Visit by train or bus to ‘Roman and Medieval Newcastle, with a special visit to the Hancock MuseumLed by Richard Higginbottom
JulyNo meeting
AugustNo meeting
17th SeptemberField trip to Bamburgh, including St Aidan's Churchled by Jessica Turner or Graeme Young
15th OctoberField Trip to the Maelmin Heritage Trail & Flodden FieldLed by John Godfrey
19th NovemberReview of the year......and proposals for February and March 2020 meetings including the possibility of member presentationsJohn Godfrey
DecemberNo meeting
2018
DATESUBJECTPRESENTER
16 JanuaryOur Mesolithic Ancestors Richard Higginbottom
20 FebruaryTalk on Ancient Plants Carol Burnett
20 MarchRoman Frontiers 2 Richard Higginbottom
17 AprilField trip to Elsdon and Bremenium, 10am-3pm
15 MayField trip to Druridge Bay, 10am-3pm
19 JuneA tour of Holy Island archaeological sites, 11am-4pm (tbc)Jessica Turner
JulyNo meeting
AugustNo meeting
18 SeptemberField trip/tour of excavations at the Heugh, Holy Island, 11am-3pm (tbc; depending on tides)led by Dig Ventures
16 OctoberField trip to Tosson Tower and Hillfort, plus neighbouring prehistoric sites (10 am-3 pm)
20 NovemberBamburgh Research Project excavations at Bowl Hole Early Medieval site Graeme Young
18 DecemberNo meeting
2017
DATESUBJECTPRESENTER
19 SeptemberAfternoon field trip to Cocklawburn, with Lindisfarne Peregrini (to include minor conservation work).led by Richard Higginbottom and Peregrini staff member
17 OctoberIntroduction to Roman Frontiers Richard Higginbottom
21 NovemberDVD film "Walking with Cavemen"Richard Higginbottom
DecemberNo meeting