Stonehenge – What’s New – A decade of science and speculation By Tim Darvill Stonehenge and the monuments in its surrounding landscape are the subject of numerous ongoing research projects as well as a source of constant speculation. This talk will critically review some of the recent literature and focus on advances in the phasing …
In search of the Anglo-Saxon shire boundary between Dorset and Hampshire – from Bokerley Dyke to the coast by Andrew Morgan Inspired by WG Hoskins who recognised that “ boundaries are the most ancient features in the English landscape, the Dorset County Boundary Research Group has studied the Dorset County Boundary, using extensive field work, …
Rockbourne Roman Villa Talk by John Smith In 1956 excavation work revealed a Roman villa built on the remains of a Late Iron Age Celtic homestead. The site was occupied continuously throughout the Roman period and only fell out of use in the late 4th or early 5th century. About the Wareham and District Archaeology and …
Pike’s Tramway, Stoborough Heath Meet 2pm at the car park at the entrance to Stoborough Heath, Arne Road, Ridge. 18th October About the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society The Wareham and District Archaeology & Local History Society is a friendly group of like-minded people from all walks of life, who are brought together by …
Worth Matravers sheds new light on the ‘Dark Ages’ in South-East Dorset Excavated in 2011, the Post-Roman cemetery at Worth Matravers is revealing astonishing evidence about the origins, lifestyles and relationships in this small community and its connections to others in South-East Dorset and beyond. About the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society The …
From the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society Guided walk with Ben Buxton on the Pike Tramway on Stoborough Prices: Visitors are welcome! Tickets £3.00. New members welcome. Annual fee is only £10.00 Find out more about the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society (link to the Love It …
From the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society Guided walk with Gordon Le Pard looking at Woolk Winfrith and Chaldron Herring Churches Prices: Visitors are welcome! Tickets £3.00. New members welcome. Annual fee is only £10.00 Find out more about the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society (link to …
From the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society Down to Earth: The Story of Sandford Pottery by Patrick Andrews The Village of Sandford owes its existence to Sandford Pottery which opened in 1860 and dominated the area for over a century. Patrick Andrews has spent years researching the history of the …
By local historian Lilian Ladle July 1762 had been very hot and dry, Sunday 25th was no different, but was relieved by a strong breeze. About three o’clock in the afternoon at the back of the Bull’s Head Inn (now Lloyds Bank), hot ashes were thrown onto a rubbish heap which quickly caught alight. The …
From the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society Dorset Churches by Gordon Le Pard Prices: Visitors are welcome! Tickets £3.00. New members welcome. Annual fee is only £10.00 Find out more about the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society (link to the Love It Local website).
