A civic society for the traditional Isle of Purbeck, first founded in 1852
In April our speaker will be Ian Fleming who will give a talk about the Public Footpaths Survey he carried out in the Swanage area for local authorities.
On September 8th we will be doing a tour by special tractor trailer funded by the National trust across Hartland Moor and Middlebeere peninsular.
The Purbeck Society invites you to participate in another fascinating talk. The talks are held in the Mowlem Community Room, located in Swanage.
The Purbeck Society invites you to participate in another fascinating talk. The talks are held in the Mowlem Community Room, located in Swanage.
Creech Barrow is a conspicuous feature of the Purbeck landscape south of Wareham. Earthworks on the hilltop have, until now, defied explanation.
The Snakes in the Heather project; helping to conserve the UK’s rarest reptile.
Our 2024 AGM will take place on the 8th March at the Mowlem Community Room. We will also have talk by Karen Delahay about REV A N Malan's sketch book which documents his travels around the Isle of Purbeck. The Purbeck Society invites you to participate in the AGM and another another fascinating talk. The ... Read more
Derek Pitman will give a report on the Time Team dig at Corfe Castle from September 2023.
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).
