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Plymouth Archaeology Society (PAS) consists mainly of amateur members with an enthusiastic interest in a wide range of archaeological disciplines. We wish to share our enthusiasm for archaeology in general and provide better knowledge and support for the abundant local sites in our area.

Visitors are invited to attend any of our regular meetings (coach trips require pre-booking) and we hope you will be tempted to become a full member. PAS is open to all to apply for membership (membership information).

P.A.S. organise monthly winter lectures by invited guest speakers (winter programme). The summer programme consists of visits to local sites of interest. These are usually guided by experts with local knowledge of the site concerned (summer programme). The summer programme is augmented by coach trips to sites a little further afield. These are usually day trips but can occasionally involve a weekend away.

We also organise workshops to benefit those with a practical interest in archaeology. In the past these have included - surveying for archaeologists, geophysics and pollen analysis (archaeology workshops).

Any damage or threats to archaeological sites should be reported urgently to either The City Archaeologist based in the Planning Dept (01752 305433) or the City Museum (01752 304774). Archaeological finds should be reported to the City Museum.

Next Winter Lecture 2025

A Summary of the Symposium

11th & 12th Sept 2021

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3rd February 2025

The Coronation

a Plymouth maritime tragedy and modern-day asset

‘Ginge’ Crook

The warship Coronation was lost off Rame Head in September 1691. This talk will look at the exploration of the wreck site and plans for the display of the finds recovered.

‘Ginge’ has been the Principal Licensee of the Coronation protected wreck since 2010 and has been instrumental in developing the 'Diver Trail' and creating the virtual trail to widen access.

Our lectures are held at 7:00 pm in the Devonport Lecture Theatre of the Portland Square Building, University of Plymouth on the first Monday of each month.. PAS members, University staff & students, with valid ID, and all school students are admitted free. All others are welcome but asked to contribute £4 towards our expenses.

NOTICE of the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of PLYMOUTH ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY

Dear Members,

The AGM of the Society will be held on Monday 20th January 2025 In Room 018 in the Rolle Building, University of Plymouth from:18.30 to 21.00.

An Agenda will be sent out in the New Year.

This year there is no meal out afterwards but we are hoping to arrange light refreshments and drinks during the meeting. This means that if you are unable to come it would be helpful to let me know a week before because of arranging the catering.

Members are warmly invited to present short papers of their work. If you would like to present a paper then please let me know.

Meantime the Committee would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

Anne Kolaszynska-Carr.

Hon.Sec. PAS.