Archaeology

We meet at  the Dorset Youth Association hall on Lubbecke Way in Fordington. Meetings start at 2pm on the 4th Monday of the month. However other venues and times may be arranged to suit (see the programme below).
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Report of Recent Activities

This past year has seen us exploring a wide variety of archaeological timescales with visits to Shaftesbury and Old Sarum as well as a walking tour of Abbotsbury. 
​In the classroom we learnt how Roman mosaics are lifted, about Cornwall's mining heritage and the numerous windmills in Dorset, discussed the problems of "looted treasures" and were fascinated by the possibilities of archaeological dowsing - among many other topics.
​All in all another fascinating year, with plenty to learn and lead us onto further discoveries. If you are interested in where we came from as well as what lies beneath the soil, do come and join us in our 2019 explorations - the programme is listed to the right and all are welcome.
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Programme for 2019

January 28th - Mesopotamia
February 25th - Water
March 26th - Visit to Taunton Museum
April 15th - Archaeology and Planning
May 20th - Druce Farm
June 24th - Practical Archaeological Dowsing
July 22nd - Members' talks
​August 19th - Visit to Portland Museum
September 23rd - Swash Channel Wreck
​October 28th - Visit to Purbeck Mining Museum
​November 25th - Romans at Wimborne
December 16th - Christmas Social

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New members and other ideas are always welcome
– no previous knowledge is necessary 

For more information on our programme
 please call Annie or Michael
(For number see Newsletter)

This page is updated by Doug
Photos have been taken by members of the group