CBA South Midlands

Other forthcoming events Recent finds in the Chess Valley: Lowndes Room, Chesham Town Hall, Buckinghamshire, Friday 17th May 2013, 8pm Ros Tyrrell, Buckinghamshire’s Finds Liaison Officer, will be giving a talk on the many items that have been discovered in the Chess Valley in recent times. Members £1 / non-members £3. Whitehall Roman Villa open evening: Nether Heyford village hall, Northamptonshire, Monday 20th May 2013, 7:30pm The Whitehall Roman Villa Project will be holding a public open meeting, at which the Archaeological Director Stephen Young will give a presentation on the thirteen years of excavations at Whitehall. The main excavations at Whitehall have now finished, although it is anticipated that there will be some smaller peripheral excavations to come. The meeting is open to all and admission is free. It is hoped that there will be displays of artefacts found at Whitehall and elsewhere. The Hall is situated on the south side of the large village green Roman Military Research Society Artillery Weekend: Piddington Roman villa, Northamptonshire, 15—16 June 2013 This will be an experimental weekend of practical research that is open to all, although it is not suitable for young children, and older children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Further details will follow shortly. Irchester Roman town: St Mary’s Church, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, Monday 17th June 2013, 7:00pm Jennifer Sherrey, project manager at Chester Farm, and Sarah Bridges, county archivist, will be giving a talk to the Higham Ferrers Archaeology and Research Society about the Roman town near Irchester. Members £1, non-members £1.50. University of Sheffield: short courses, June 2013 The three courses below can be taken individually or in any combination. A 10% reduction in fees is offered to anyone attending all three courses (including concessionary places). To book your place, or find out more information, see www.sheffield.ac.uk/archaeology/research/zooarchaeology-lab/current-event Understanding Zooarchaeology 1: 17—19 June 2013 Cost: £180/£120 (concession) Through three days of short lectures, discussions, case studies, and hands-on practical work, this course offers a solid introduction to the identification of animal bones, the theory and methods behind zooarchaeology, and the uses and limitations of this form of evidence. The course is an ideal starting point for archaeologists, museum curators, heritage professionals, and natural history enthusiasts who encounter animal bones and/or zooarchaeological reports in their research or professional capacities. Marine Resources: 20—21 June 2013 Cost: £180/£120 (concession) This course provides detailed insight into faunal remains associated with human exploitation of coastal environments. The course is heavily based on practical laboratory sessions that provide training in the identification of fish, mollusc, marine bird, crustacean and marine mammal remains. In addition, short lectures and case studies are used to provide examples of how different lines of evidence are brought together to provide an integrated understanding of marine resource exploitation, often as part of a more extensive subsistence strategy, for archaeological sites in Europe. Of particular relevance to coastal enthusiasts, archaeologists, environmental scientists, and biologists. Introduction to Human Osteology: 24—28 June 2013 Cost: £400/£340 (concession) This five day course provides participants with an overview of human skeletal anatomy and a variety of osteological methods, in order to convey understanding and recognition of standard osteological practice and help participants gain confidence when dealing with human skeletal material. The course is suitable for those working in outdoor occupations, the rescue services, field archaeology and museums, or students and for those wanting a taster course in human osteology. Landscapes of Governance: Assembly Sites in England 5th—11th centuries Garden Room, Liston Hall, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, Thursday 27th June 2013, 8pm Stuart Brookes will be giving a talk on the Landscapes of Governance project, a recent venture bringing archaeology, place- names and written sources together for the first time in a comprehensive national research project. Assembly sites were important at many levels of early medieval society, providing a means whereby royal and official prerogative met with local concerns. Place-names of sites indicate varying origins, in some cases referring to pre-Christian gods, while other terms relate to earlier monuments, such as burial mounds and standing stones, or seemingly mundane features such as crossroads, bridges and settlements. Members £2.50 / non-members £3.50. Excavate London: The Romans — excavation training course Syon Park, Brentford: 24—28 June and 1—5 July The Museum of London and MOLA are returning to Syon Park to excavate the area around the famous Lion Gate, and are running two one- week courses in excavation techniques and London archaeology for beginners upwards. Syon has a rich archaeological heritage, from Stone Age nomads to Civil War battles. Previous excavations at Syon have revealed the medieval Abbey and the Roman roadside settlement of Brentford. The course will be taught by experienced MOLA archaeologists, supported by specialist seminars from Museum curators and MOLA professionals. We are hoping to uncover what effect the Romans had on the northern end of the estate, and how this impacted on medieval to modern Syon. Please note: the course is open this year to 16—17 year olds, but parental permission will need to be provided for each of these due to the length of the course. Piddington Roman Villa summer excavation: Piddington, Northamptonshire, Saturday 27th July — Monday 26th August 2013 Excavation will continute of 'Building 16', a large building on the approach to the main villa. Beginners are welcome, and there are also opportunities to assist with processing finds and information in the Finds Department. Members (of at least 6 months standing) are entitled to reduced rates. The ‘day off’ changes this year from Saturday to Wednesday. Please see the Society's website for full details (www.unas.org.uk); the website also contains a ‘Dig Diary' dating back to 2005. The annual site (and Museum) Open Day is on Saturday 24th August, 11am—4pm, and is free to members. CBA South Midlands members are also invited to a free tour of the site and museum on Saturday 7th September 2013 (details here). Do you have any upcoming events in the South Midlands that you would like to advertise on this page? Please send details to dp.ingham@albion-arch.com