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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 2024

A Summary of the Symposium

11th & 12th Sept 2021

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2 December 2024

Sherford New Town: Ancient Origins

An exploration of the results of the ongoing investigations at Sherford

Rob Bourn

For over 10 years there has been a large programme of archaeological work on the site of the Sherford new town. An enormous range of archaeological remains have been revealed reaching deep into prehistory, including internationally important Ice Age animal remains & a previously unsuspected Roman road. This talk will provide an overview of what has been found to date & to the current on-going archaeological works. Rob Bourn is Managing Director of Prion Heritage & has been archaeological consultant for the developers of the new town since 2018, working with many other groups & bodies to implement the archaeological programme ahead of the construction work.

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.