Field Visits
Cow Cave
ChudleighWith Chris Proctor and Cress Whitton. Cow Cave has had recent excavations elucidating Palaeolithic activity. Some rough walking involved. Further details and meeting point to be supplied to those registering interest.
East Devon Hillforts
HemburyWith Henrietta Quinnell. Hembury is Devon’s outstanding hillfort, overlying the site of a complex causewayed enclosure: ST 113 030: car park on minor road a little to the north west of the site. Blackbury is a good example of a simpler site: SY 187 924: car park immediately adjacent. Come for either or both sites …
Tintagel Castle
Tintagel CastleFurther excavations by Jacky Nowakowski for English Heritage on this iconic coastal site are due to take place July/August on the site of the Early Christian settlement and Castle: final details and date to be confirmed. The all day visit, with Henrietta Quinnell, will allow time for a leisurely visit to the English Heritage site …
Chepstow and Caerphilly castles
Chepstow and CaerphillyKit Hill, Callington, Cornwall
Kit Hill near CallingtonField Visit: Lydney Park Roman Temple & Kings Weston Roman Villa
Exeter Bus StationField Visit: Lydney Park Roman Temple, Gloucestershire and Kings Weston Roman Villa, Bristol Depart Exeter 09:00, Return 17:00 Leaving Exeter Bus Station by coach at 09:00, travelling to Lydney Park Roman Temple. Pick up at Cullompton Services if requested Coach cost: based on 20 people travelling, the cost is expected to be approx £25 per …
Field visit: Haldon Belvedere **DAS 90th Anniversary launch**
Haldon BevedereField visit: Haldon Belvedere Vist the building and take the opportunity to enjoy its wondeful views from the rooftop terrace with Bill Horner. Refreshments and a walk through the grounds will follow. This event will mark the launch of 90th anniversary year celebrations for the Devon Archeological Society
Field Visit: Exeter Cathedral Library
Exeter Cathedral Library West Wing, Bishops Palace, ExeterField Visit: Exeter Cathedral Library and Archives Canon Librarian Ann Blackwood will guide DAS members in a look at some of the archive of thousands of books and documents that span over a thousand years from the 10th to the 21st centuries. Requests to see specific documents will be considered if possible Cost: £7.00 per …