| 29 th June 2004 | Bill Moffat will outline his
plan for a dig at Sorviodunum
[by Stratford-sub-Castle]. Old Sarum [Sorviodunum] was a large oppidum when the Romans arrived and was likely stormed by Vespasian and II Augusta. The Romans occupied this site, and four major Roman roads pass in close proximity. The Roman remains have been deeply buried under the Norman inner bailey and will not likely be excavated. The views from the earthen ramparts are impressive. |
10.00am |
| 27th July 2004 |
A visit to Rockbourne
to see the Roman mosaic and other remains. A report and pictures of our
visit are available HERE For more information see |
10.30am |
| 10th August 2004 |
A visit to Silchester to be guided by
Roger Ayers. Meet there. CANCELLED The Roman town of Silchester (Calleva Atrebatum) lies buried under pasture in the Hampshire countryside, a short distance from modern Basingstoke. Unlike many other Roman towns that continued to evolve after the Roman occupation of Britain, Silchester was completely abandoned and the site never subsequently developed. As a result, lying just beneath the surface of the ground, the complete layout of the town has survived intact. Only two other towns in England have survived to a similar degree, those at Caistor in Norfolk and Wroxeter in Shropshire. |
10.00am |
| 28th September 2004 |
Roman Family Life a lecture by
Nick Griffiths A report on this meeting is was HERE |
10.00am |
| 26th
October 2004 |
The 7,000 year old history of
Downton. With a very knowledgeable speaker David Waymouth. A REPORT here |
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| 30th November 2004 |
The Archaeologist at Salisbury
Museum will talk to us. He is Martin
Wright. |
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