NDAS Welcome

Welcome to the North Devon Archaeological Society website.

A group of people ranging from novices to professionals with a common interest in finding out more about the history and archaeology of this beautiful part of Britain.

Currently the society has around 100 members from across northern Devon and Exmoor.

A programme of talks and workshops are run through the autumn and winter and fieldwork in the spring and summer. Members are kept informed of developments through a substantial twice-yearly newsletter

The 2008/09 AGM is booked for Tuesday 17 March 2009 at 7pm at the Castle Centre, Barnstaple

Book Publication: A Field Guide to The Archaeology of the Taw & Torridge Estuaries by Chris Preece has now been published. Details and orders.

To promote awareness of and interest in archaeology and the historic environment with particular reference to northern Devon
To encourage field survey, recording and research
To promote the preservation and interpretation of ancient monuments and antiquities in the region.
Where appropriate and necessary, to excavate to professional standards and to publish the results of research.
Our Activities

NDAS was established in 1959, and for many years concentrated on providing lectures and visits for members. The society merged with North Devon Rescue, a campaigning organisation which had been instrumental in ensuring proper recording and excavation in the area, particularly during Barnstaple's major redevelopment in the 1980s.

The society continues to lobby and campaign for proper investigation and preservation of North Devon's physical heritage, including, for example, continuing threats against the Braunton Great Field.

Members of NDAS are well placed to be involved in cutting-edge archaeological exploration. Since the first discovery of Romano-British iron-working on the fringes of Exmoor, NDAS members have been actively involved. At Combe Martin a leading Society member has extended our knowledge of mineral exploitation – silver and lead - by centuries if not millennia. In Parracombe, where the Society has its own long-term landscape project, members are engaged in an excavation programme which is revealing new traces of Bronze Age settlement.

The Society acts as an umbrella organisation, encouraging a network of local groups to act together, sharing their observations, knowledge and experience. These currently represent Brayford, Combe Martin, Hartland, Hatherleigh, Parracombe, South Molton, Torrington and Winkleigh as well as the Barnstaple and Bideford areas.


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	Welcome to the North Devon Archaeological Society website. A group of people ranging from novices to professionals with a common interest in finding out more about the history and archaeology of this beautiful part of Britain. Currently the society has around 100 members from across northern Devon and Exmoor. A programme of talks and workshops are run through the autumn and winter and fieldwork in the spring and summer. Members are kept informed of developments through a substantial twice-yearly newsletter NEWS: The 2008/09 AGM is booked for Tuesday 17 March 2009 at 7pm at the Castle Centre, Barnstaple CALL FOR PAPERS: Community Archaology in the South West, 21st February 2009 Exeter University See web site: http://sogaer.ex.ac.uk/archaeology/conferences/present/community2009.shtml Book Publication: A Field Guide to The Archaeology of the Taw & Torridge Estuaries by Chris Preece has now been published. Details and orders. Summer and NEW winter agenda: Programme details Download the latest members News Sheet View the latest articles added to the web site Our Aims To promote awareness of and interest in archaeology and the historic environment with particular reference to northern Devon To encourage field survey, recording and research To promote the preservation and interpretation of ancient monuments and antiquities in the region. Where appropriate and necessary, to excavate to professional standards and to publish the results of research. Our Activities NDAS was established in 1959, and for many years concentrated on providing lectures and visits for members. The society merged with North Devon Rescue, a campaigning organisation which had been instrumental in ensuring proper recording and excavation in the area, particularly during Barnstaple's major redevelopment in the 1980s. The society continues to lobby and campaign for proper investigation and preservation of North Devon's physical heritage, including, for example, continuing threats against the Braunton Great Field. Members of NDAS are well placed to be involved in cutting-edge archaeological exploration. Since the first discovery of Romano-British iron-working on the fringes of Exmoor, NDAS members have been actively involved. At Combe Martin a leading Society member has extended our knowledge of mineral exploitation – silver and lead - by centuries if not millennia. In Parracombe, where the Society has its own long-term landscape project, members are engaged in an excavation programme which is revealing new traces of Bronze Age settlement. The Society acts as an umbrella organisation, encouraging a network of local groups to act together, sharing their observations, knowledge and experience. These currently represent Brayford, Combe Martin, Hartland, Hatherleigh, Parracombe, South Molton, Torrington and Winkleigh as well as the Barnstaple and Bideford areas.

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