Camertonia issue 22 (1983)

Front Cover
Camertonia 22 (1983)
Officers and Committee 1982- 83

Annual Report 1982W J Wedlake
Camertonia 22 (1983) p. 1.
Most notable event of the year the publication of ‘The Excavation of the Shrine of Apollo at Nettleton, Wiltshire 1956-1971’. A fitting tribute to the late President, Sir Mortimer Wheeler.

Summer Evening ExcursionsW J Wedlake
Camertonia 22 (1983) p. 1.
Generally well attended. Hope to continue with these next year.

Winter LecturesW J Wedlake
Camertonia 22 (1983) p. 1.
Despite difficulties with costs in obtaining lecturers, a good programme has been arranged. Held at the Technical College. (see page 3)

Parish SurveysW J Wedlake
Camertonia 22 (1983) p. 1.
Mr Clout and Mr Nelson surveying Englishcombe. It is hoped that this will inspire other members to organise similar surveys.

HeadquartersW J Wedlake
Camertonia 22 (1983) p. 1.
Continuing at Bath Photographic Society leadquarters in Bennett Street, thanks to their co-operation.

1983-2

Metal Detector ActivityW J Wedlake
Camertonia 22 (1983) p. 2.
Much of the finds by metal detectorists referred to in the Camertonia of 1982 (No 21) are now in the British Museum. Details here of the finds and the inquest held by City Coroner.

ThanksW J Wedlake
Camertonia 22 (1983) p. 2.
Thanks to Mr P Greening and Miss Underhay. Also the Treasurer, Mr David Edwards and to Mr Clout.

Hon. TreasurerW J Wedlake
Camertonia 22 (1983) p. 2.
David Edwards has moved to the North. The Treasurership has been taken by Arthur Clout.

Nettleton ReportW J Wedlake
Camertonia 22 (1983) p. 2.
The Society has purchased 6 copies of the Report. They are available at £30 per copy.

RepresentationW J Wedlake
Camertonia 22 (1983) p. 2.
At Group 13 meetings of the CBA, Western Archaeological Trust Ltd, the Avon Archaeological Council, the Somerset Archaeological Society and the Bath Conservation Area Advisory Committee. Secretary Peter Greening continues with the Bath Preservation Trust.

NotesW J Wedlake
Camertonia 22 (1983) p. 3.
Appeal for subscriptions to be paid.

Lectures 1982-1983W J Wedlake
Camertonia 22 (1983) p. 3.
1982. 6th October, W Wedlake, ‘The Shrine of Apollo at Nettleton’. 3rd November, T Courtney, ‘The present role of the Western Archaeological Trust’. 17th November, AGM and parish surveys. 1st December, S Bird, ‘Recent Excavations in Bath’. 1983. 2nd February, K and M Blockley, ‘Recent Excavations near Marshfield’. 2nd March, E Coretti, ‘Rock Art in Zimbabwe’. 23rd March, J Day, ‘The Brass Industry and its links with the Continent’.

PublicationsW J Wedlake
Camertonia 22 (1983) p. 3.
Details of ‘Excavations at Camerton’ and the two ‘North Somerset Miscellanies’ with their prices.

Treasurer’s ReportD Edwards
Camertonia 22 (1983) pp. 4 – 5.
Statement of Accounts here. Membership 85 of which 66 are fully paid up.

List of members 1983W J Wedlake
Camertonia 22 (1983) pp. 6 – 8.
List of members 1983

Free Circulation & ExchangeW J Wedlake
Camertonia 22 (1983) p. 8.
List of those bodies who receive Camertonia for free and who reciprocate with their own publications.