Bridgwater and District Archaeological Society
At a public meeting on 14th January 1963, attended by nine people, the Bridgwater Field Club was launched. Its aims were to study the history and archaeology of Bridgwater and district, and to observe and record all excavations in the area. In 1964 the present name The Bridgwater and District Arhaelogical Society was adopted. The Society organises a range of activities: Lectures They cover a wide variety of archaeological and local history topics, reflecting the varied interests of our members. The meetings take place on Thursday evenings in the winter months, and are mostly held in the Blake Museum, Bridgwater. Courses We have occasional evening courses on archaeological techniques. Summer Events Visits are arranged to archaeological sites, museums, historic buildings. Occasional long-weekend trips are organised, and in past years we have visited Cornwall, Brittany, Suffolk & North Wales Fieldwork Participation in field-walking, landscape survey and excavations. Annual Dinner This is usually held in July at a restaurant of historical interest. Affiliations The Society is affiliated to the Somerset Archaeological & Natural History Society Council for British Archaeology The Society is closely associated with the Blake Museum, which displays archaeological material excavated by the Society.
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New addition to the website. Articles written by members. You can use the Articles button on the navigation bar to access the page or use this link Articles The first one is John Angel’s War Memorials by David Baker.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 2025 Thursday 20th. March: Annual AGM. 7.30 in Blake Museum followed by a short presentation by Chris Sidaway “King Arthur, myth or fact.” Thursday 17th. April: Dan Broadbent: The Quantock Landscape Project. Dan has contributed to a multi-disciplinary study of the Quantock Regin. 7.30pm at Blake Museum. Thursday 15th. May. Quantock Country: A day visit with Dan Broadbent to view hillforts and associated archaeology. Details will be forthcoming. Thursday 19th. June. All day outing. Historic Dorchester led by David Baker and Chris Sidaway. Prior booking essential to establish numbers and car share options. Thursday 18th July 6.00 p.m. for 7.00p.m. The George, Middlezoy. BDAS Annual Dinner. Numbers limited so booking essential. Booking form and menu will issued before the event. Thursday 18th. September: Member, Marjorie Rigby will give a talk on Bridgwater in the Second World War. 7.30 at Blake Museum Weekend in September 2025: Archaeology of the Lost Lodge. This initiative will be led by member, Miles Kerr- Peterson to excavate a demolished Chapel at Wembdon Road Cemetery. Details will be issued as known. Thursday 16th. October: Treasure Finds. A talk by Laura Beckwith on her role as the SWHT Finds Liaison Officer. Blake Museum at 7.30pm. Thursday 21st. November: Annual Christmas Social: Amal Khreishen, Principal Archaeologist with SWHT will give a talk on latest Archaeology in the County. 7.30 in the Mendip Room, Wembdon Parish Centre. Please bring a contribution to the supper buffet. Drinks will be available. For more Information on the programme contact: secretary@bridgwaterarchaeology.org.uk