3 Feb 2009 - 19:30
3 Feb 2009 - 21:30
An illustrated talk by David Thompson, Curator of Horology at the British Museum
To be held in Lecture Theatre F, University of Surrey, Guildford
Open to all - £5 per person, payable at the door
Post-medieval
Cobham: training dig (2 - 10 August)
2 Aug 2008 - 09:30
10 Aug 2008 - 16:30
Location:
A training excavation on the site of Alexander Raby's mill at the 18th century ironworking site at Cobham Park. If there is time, the dig will also examine the site of two crofts in an adjacent field.
Places are limited, so booking is essential. Contact Richard Savage for details (richard.savage@btinternet.com)
Chilworth historic landscape survey (1 - 30 April)
1 Mar 2008 - 10:00
30 Apr 2008 - 16:00
Location: Chilworth, Surrey
An historic landscape survey is currently being undertaken (March 2008) around the gunpowder mills at Chilworth. This is part of the Areas of Special Historic Landscape project jointly funded by Surrey Archaeological Society and Surrey County Council. A team of volunteers will be led by Philip Masters, a professional landscape archaeologist and will look at the water management systems associated with the gunpowder mills as well as at other historic features in the vicinity. Publications List
The publications listed below are available by post from the Administrative Assistant (Publications), Surrey Archaeological Society, Castle Arch, Guildford GU1 3SX (office@surreyarchaeology.org.uk) . Please note that for most publications postage and packing will need to be added. They may also be purchased in person from the Society's office at Castle Arch or from the Guildford Museum Shop.
Discounts are available as follows: 5% on orders of £30 to £50; 10% on orders over £50
Archaeological Research Committee Annual Symposium
23 Feb 2008 - 10:00
23 Feb 2008 - 16:00
Location: Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, , Surrey, , KT21 2BE
Chairman: David Graham, Surrey Archaeological Society
10.00
- Chairman’s Introduction
- Romano-British Site at Hatch Furlong, Ewell, Jon Cotton, Museum of London
- Working with Volunteers at Chilworth Gunpowder Mills, Andrew Norris, Surrey Industrial History Group, Surrey Archaeological Society
10.50 Coffee
11.20
South East Research Framework
The archaeology, buildings and historic landscape of South East England (East Sussex, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex) comprise an outstanding inheritance that helps to give the region its distinctive character and sense of identity.
Local History Group Homepage
The Surrey Local History Committee of Surrey Archaeological Society exists to foster an interest in the History of Surrey, both directly and in co-operation with other bodies. It aims to discover the past and to maintain the heritage of Surrey, in history, in architecture and in landscape. It fulfils these objects by encouraging local history societies and individuals within the County, by the organisation of meetings and by publication.
Surrey Industrial History Group (SIHG)
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Surrey Industrial History Group (SIHG) holds a fortnightly lecture series on industrial archaeology each year at the University of Surrey. Surrey Archaeological Research Framework
Providing the foundations for future archaeological work in Surrey The Surrey Archaeological Research Framework (SARF) aims to: identify the main gaps in our current understanding about Surrey's past |
