Front Cover
Camertonia 40 (2002)
Drawing of the trumpet brooch found at Blacklands field. (see page 10)
EditorialNicholas Melling
Camertonia 40 (2002) p. 4.
‘Another year has gone by..’ A difficult time due to Foot and Mouth this year. The Blacklands excavation was delayed until ban lifted in September. Looking forward to a packed programme of activities.
Excavation: Blacklands 2002Jayne Lawes
Camertonia 40 (2002) pp. 6 – 11.
The BACAS summer excavation reviewed
L (reversed) is for LavertonJohn Oswin
Camertonia 40 (2002) pp. 12 – 17.
A history of the parish of Laverton. See also references to Laverton in John’s article on Hemington in Camertonia 2001
Paulton VillaCeri Lambdin
Camertonia 40 (2002) pp. 18 – 19.
A review of the Paulton villa site, using field walking and geophysics.
South Stoke, nr BathCeri Lambdin
Camertonia 40 (2002) p. 19.
A project in progress. Notes here on the previous research in this area and plans for the future. See also ‘Excursions’, Camertonia 41, 2003
Wadi FaynanSteven Mithen
Camertonia 40 (2002) pp. 20 – 21.
A review of the archaeology of this important Jordanian site. This article is in the copyright of the University of Reading.
BRLSI – BACAS projectTerry Harris
Camertonia 40 (2002) p. 22.
Continuing the investigation of a large and mostly unrecorded collection at the BRLSI building. Approx. a dozen volunteers now involved and named here.
Excursion Reports 2001
Camertonia 40 (2002) pp. 23 – 28.
Detailed Report on Devizes Guided Walk 22nd May 2001 with Lorna Haycock, by David Brown. Detailed Report here on the Bath City Walls tour 12th June 2001 with Marek Lewcun, by Lawrie Scott. Detailed Report here on the Somerset Coal Canal trip, 31st July 2001 with Adrian Tuddenham, by Linda Patterson. Detailed Report on this trip to Portchester Castle and Bishops Waltham Palace on 1st September 2001, by Colin Evans. Detailed Report on this visit to Winchester 29th September 2001, by Sophie Hawke.
Excursions planned for 2002
Camertonia 40 (2002) pp. 29 – 36.
Apologies for misprints in last Newsletter. Avebury and Overton Down 28th April. Worlebury Hill Fort and WSM 18th May. Lacock Village Tour 28th May. Bath Stone Mine 18th June. Marshfield Village 9th July. South Stoke 22nd July. Silchester Roman Town 11th August.
Booking Slips for the Excursions
Camertonia 40 (2002) p. 37.
News & Future Events
Camertonia 40 (2002) p. 39-40.
Open Days at Blacklands Field 2001. Geophysics Training Days. Winter Lecture Programme 2002/2003. Excavation 2002. Open Days 2002.
Officers of the Society
Camertonia 40 (2002) p. 41.