A civic society for the traditional Isle of Purbeck, first founded in 1852
Creech Barrow is a conspicuous feature of the Purbeck landscape south of Wareham. Earthworks on the hilltop have, until now, defied explanation.
Derek Pitman will give a report on the Time Team dig at Corfe Castle from September 2023.
Join us for a guided walk around Swanage's surviving D-Day sites, including those under threat - the Pillbox, Search Light Building, Dragons Teeth...
Purbeck Society members and guests have been invited, along with other local organisations to visit the excavations.
Join us in July where Peter Seals will give a tour around the Purbeck Mining Museum.
Pam White will give a talk on archaeological WW2 Studland.
Martin Papworth will give a talk on the numerous finds and events during his time as archaeological officer for NT (Wessex).
April 11th 2025, 2.30pm — AGM and Talk about Prospect Farm
Join us in June for a guided history walk around Corfe Castle Village with Ben Buxton.
Join us in July for a walk around Studland's WW2 history sites, with local historian Pam White.