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Plymouth Archaeology Society (PAS) consists mainly of amateur members with an enthusiastic interest in a wide range of archaeological disciplines. We wish to share our enthusiasm for archaeology in general and provide better knowledge and support for the abundant local sites in our area.

Visitors are invited to attend any of our regular meetings (coach trips require pre-booking) and we hope you will be tempted to become a full member. PAS is open to all to apply for membership (membership information).

P.A.S. organise monthly winter lectures by invited guest speakers (winter programme). The summer programme consists of visits to local sites of interest. These are usually guided by experts with local knowledge of the site concerned (summer programme). The summer programme is augmented by coach trips to sites a little further afield. These are usually day trips but can occasionally involve a weekend away.

We also organise workshops to benefit those with a practical interest in archaeology. In the past these have included - surveying for archaeologists, geophysics and pollen analysis (archaeology workshops).


Any damage or threats to archaeological sites should be reported urgently to either The City Archaeologist based in the Planning Dept (01752 305433) or the City Museum (01752 304774). Archaeological finds should be reported to the City Museum.


Next Winter Lecture 2024

A Summary of the Symposium

11th & 12th Sept 2021

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4 November 2024

Medieval and post-medieval pottery in Devon and Cornwall

A new resource for fabric identification

Kate Berlewen

The archaeological pottery of Devon and Cornwall has been the subject of much study over the last 70 years. This project aims to create a physical type series of known medieval and post-medieval pottery types in Devon and Cornwall. The type series is one of the first to be produced in a nationwide campaign.

Kate graduated from the Institute of Archaeology as a Museum Conservator and during her postgraduate studies she undertook training in ceramics analysis. Alongside undertaking the fabric type series project as Researcher and Project Manager part time since 2022, Kate works as a freelance conservator for archaeology and museum collections in the South West.


Our lectures are held at 7:00 pm in the Devonport Lecture Theatre of the Portland Square Building, University of Plymouth on the first Monday of each month.. PAS members, University staff & students, with valid ID, and all school students are admitted free. All others are welcome but asked to contribute £4 towards our expenses.