© 2012, Cornwall Archaeological Society Registered Charity 1055654 contact webmaster Page last updated 22 January 2012 Electronic Newsletter Any member who is interested please register your interest, just click on this link the header will already be completed, just add your name in the body (otherwise we won’t know who you are), then just click send.     Twitter Logo CAS is joining the 21st Century, and in doing so is trialling the use of ‘Twitter’ , a useful way to be reminded of meetings, events and lectures.   One-time special SALE of Cornwall Archaeological Society back issues. MORE INFO   Paypal is now available, for those who would like to renew their membership or join online. Newsletter No 127 Oct 2011 Events displayed on this site from outside the county are for information purposes and are not affiliated with CAS. Whats new on the site ? Click on the text for more information Treasures from the Earth Exhibition Welcome The Society was formed in 1961 - it grew out of the West Cornwall Field Club, itself founded in 1935 by a group of enthusiasts who were studying the archaeology of West Cornwall.  Currently the society has nearly 600 members and organises activities covering all aspects of the discipline. WALKS Every month there is an archaeological walk somewhere in Cornwall led by one of our members or an invited expert. TALKS During winter months talks are given at centres in Truro and Liskeard by speakers, national and local (and including members) who are specialists in their field of interest. ACTIVITIES The Society gives opportunities for those interested in practical archaeology to participate in fieldwork and learn archaeological techniques. Members often take part in excavations run by the Cornwall County Council's Historic Environment Service (HES). The Society and the HES work in partnership and members' contribution to the work of the HES is greatly appreciated. COMMUNICATIONS The Society produces three Newsletters a year, which report on recent activities in Cornwall and give a diary of events. They are also a platform for member's comments, requests and discussion points. The Society's annual journal is considered one of the best archaeological publications by a local society in the country. This reports on many of the archaeological happenings in Cornwall by members and others. ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT Annual General Meeting The Society holds its Annual General Meeting in March/April when members of the General Committee are elected. The Committee meets four times a year to enact the regular business of the Society. From time to time a Projects Committee is established to oversee significant activities. The Publications Committee meets as required to oversee all publications. For closer contact each historical hundred in Cornwall has an Area Representative who reports at twice-yearly meetings on endangered sites and local finds. Winter Lecture 2011/12 Schedule now available MONUMENT WATCH AREA REPS Helston Museum is currently showing finds from the Cornwall Archaeological Society 2008 excavation of a Middle Bronze Age roundhouse at Boden, including sherds of a unique and very large Trevisker Ware pot.
Cornish Archaeology Volume 47 Cornish Archaeology Volume 47 Now available Cornish Archaeology Volume 50 OUT NOW Winter Lecture 2012/13 Members Evening Any member  interested in giving one of the members evening lectures please contact the lectures officer for more information.