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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.


First Summer Walk 2024

A Summary of the Symposium

11th & 12th Sept 2021

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Monday 13th May 2024 at 18:45

Cuckoo Rock, Burrator Reservoir

Robert Rowland

This walk will look at the ancient farmsteads of Middleworth, Deancombe and Combeshead. All abandoned at the time of the construction of the reservoir. Maybe we shall also hear that elusive cuckoo. The walk is about 2 miles long and mostly a gentle slope along an old road.

Meet at car park just past Norsworthy Bridge, GR SX569 693 ,

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Non-members are welcome to our meetings but they are asked to contribute £4 towards our expenses.

Appropriate footwear and clothing must be worn. Due to Health & Safety considerations, persons inappropriately equipped for the walk conditions may be turned away. We do not recommend shorts because of the risk of sheep ticks on the moorland walks.

Our walks are not suitable for dogs