Menu
Search the PDAS site
Archaeology
Field Trips
Archaeology Field Trips
Our meetings are held on the first Monday of each month and start sharp at 7pm unless
otherwise indicated. They are open to non-
SUMMER SEASON 2010 WILL START IN MAY 2010 AND WILL BE PUBLISHED ON THIS PAGE AS SOON AS IT IS AVAILABLE.
Monday 4th May
St Neots Church
Leader: Dr Joanna Mattingley
We are repeating our visit of two years ago when a major traffic incident blocked the A38 and very few were able to turn up. So we are pleased that Dr Mattingley has offered to lead us again. She is an historian and former Adult Education Lecturer with the University of Exeter who has researched St Neots Church and its stained glass windows. Her articles on the subject are published in the Journal of the Royal Institution of Cornwall. She will introduce us to the historic features of the church. If time allows, we will also walk to the Holy Well. This is about ½ mile away and requires appropriate footwear. Limited parking by the church so please use the public car park over the bridge on the Bodmin side of the village. Meet at the church (GR SX 186 678) at 6.30pm
[Click here to see map and directions]
-
Monday 1st June
Kelly Mine
Leader: Nick Walter
Nick Walter, who is the archivist of the Kelly Mine Preservation Society, will lead us around this lovingly restored mine site. He will explain the origin of the mine, the uses of "shiny ore" (micaceous haematite), and demonstrate the ore processing stages. There may be an optional extra tour of hillside features (up to one mile). There are some steps and steep slopes, possibly muddy, so please wear appropriate footwear. Parking is very limited on site, so we will meet in Bovey Tracy to condense into the minimum number of cars. Meet at the Station Road car park (GR SX 813 782) at 6.30pm.
[Click here to see map and directions]
-
Monday 6th July
18th & 19th Century Activities on the West Looe River
Leader: Carol Vivian
Carol Vivian is a local historian with an expert knowledge of archaeology in SE Cornwall. She will take us down forestry tracks and sunken lanes, passing through the Giant's Hedge, to the river where we will see a lime kiln, salmon traps and possibly the remains of Trelawne Mill and fulling mill. Approx 1 to 2 miles walking, some of it muddy, so please wear appropriate footwear. After the visit we are all invited back to Carol’s house at Trelawne Barton for coffee & biscuits. Meet near Pelynt at Trelawne Barton (GR SX 219 541) at 6.30pm.
[Click here to see map and directions]
-
Monday 3rd August
Calstock -
Leader: Brian Spencer
The village of Calstock, on the Cornish bank of the Tamar, was an important river
port, particularly in the C19 when local mining was at its peak. Brian Spencer,
an enthusiastic local historian who has lived in Calstock Parish for over 25 years,
will lead us on a walk of about 2.5 miles around the village. Mostly on level made-
[Click here to see map and directions]
-
Monday 7th September
Ford Park Cemetery
Leader: Pat Luxford
Pat Luxford, the Cemetery's Heritage Advisor, will explain the history and operation of the cemetery and guide us round its notable features. Some sloping ground. Please wear appropriate clothing and stout footwear. Parking is available inside the cemetery. Charge of £1.50 a head, but tea and biscuits afterwards! Meet at 6:30pm in front of the modern chapel, accessed through gates opposite Stangray Avenue (GR SX 477 558).
[Click here to see map and directions]