Wessex Archaeological Arne Excavations Tour

Arne Construction Site Arne Road, Ridge, Arne, Dorset, United Kingdom

Purbeck Society members and guests have been invited, along with other local organisations to visit the excavations.

Cliff Cottage tour and afternoon tea

Jessica has been researching the history of Cliff Cottage which probably began life as fishermen shed, stores and rough homes. It began to be gentrified in 1844 when the Phippard family from Wareham bought a 90 year lease on “the house by the beach” from John Mowlem. Judge John Edwin Hewick resided there from 1897 ... Read more

Guided Tour around the Purbeck Mining Museum

Purbeck Mining Museum Purbeck Park, Nr Corfe Castle, Dorset, United Kingdom

Join us in July where Peter Seals will give a tour around the Purbeck Mining Museum.

Talk:
 Martin Papworth archaeological officer for NT

Mowlem Community Room The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, United Kingdom

Martin Papworth will give a talk on the numerous finds and events during his time as archaeological officer for NT (Wessex).

Talk: To be confirmed

Mowlem Community Room The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, United Kingdom

January 10th 2025, 2.30pm — Talk to be confirmed

Talk: To be confirmed

Mowlem Community Room The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, United Kingdom

February 7th 2025, 2.30pm — Talk to be confirmed

AGM and Talk: To be confirmed

Mowlem Community Room The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, United Kingdom

March 7th 2025, 2.30pm — AGM and Talk to be confirmed