Preface
Camertonia 45 (2007)
‘Another successful year’ and ‘a year of dramatic weather’. Excavations at Blacklands continued. Open Day realised a record number of visitors. Time Team programme filmed and shown in January 2007. Excursions well attended but sadly Ken Appleby, the organiser, has retired. Treasurer, Jennifer Harmsworth, has married and moved away. Society runner up in Pitt Rivers Award this year and will receive a grant toward the publication of the Blacklands Excavations (see also p 37).
Blacklands 2006
Camertonia 45 (2007) pp. 1 – 4.
This year the excavation has moved to new areas which are revealing exciting possibilities
Bathwick Man
Camertonia 45 (2007) p. 5.
Old bones can be made to reveal their secrets if you know what to look for.
A study of a medieval landscape (Bradfield Manor, NW Wiltshire) – or a Comedy of Errors!
Camertonia 45 (2007) p. 6.
Undertaking a geophysical survey can be a minefield at the best of times.
Hemington–Lords and Lands
Camertonia 45 (2007) pp. 7 – 8.
Further research on the historical background to Hemington reveals disruption and dysfunctionality
The Restoration of the Wilderness at Prior Park, Bath
Camertonia 45 (2007) pp. 9 – 10.
The ambitious 18th century garden of Prior Park is gradually being revealed.
Charlton Farm (near Hemington) Geophysics
Camertonia 45 (2007) p. 11.
Hill fort or mediaeval settlement at Charlton Farm?
BACAS Study Tour to Rome
Camertonia 45 (2007) pp. 12 – 13.
In October 2006 twenty-one BACAS members travelled to Rome for a week’s study tour and one recorded her impression of the experience.
Homefield Excavations (Upper Row Farm)
Camertonia 45 (2007) p. 14.
Excavation continues on Homefield but four keys further on, the function of the building is still obscure. See also Camertonias 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Bridget’s Circles (Foula)
Camertonia 45 (2007) p. 15.
The BACAS geophysics team who spent a week in the Shetland Isles made an interesting discovery, to be investigated in 2007.
Seeing Double when we went to Foula
Camertonia 45 (2007) pp. 16 – 17.
The geophysics team make an interesting discovery among the rocks on Foula
Godwin’s Farm, Rodbourne (nr Malmesbury, Wilts)
Camertonia 45 (2007) pp. 18 – 20.
Evidence of agricultural activity from Godwin’s Meadow indicates a site with monastic connections
The Roman Garden at Upper Row Farm
Camertonia 45 (2007) pp. 21 – 22.
Why Venus, Myrtle and Ivy have moved into Upper Row Farm.
Mud, Sweat and Deer (antler).three days with Time Team
Camertonia 45 (2007) p. 23.
Sophie Hawke writes ‘When Time Team arrived at Blacklands in May, I joined the dig. This is a brief summary of my experience’.
Writing a Parish History (Stoke St Michael)
Camertonia 45 (2007) pp. 24 – 25.
Producing a parish history can be hard labour and each stage has its own triumphs and disasters.
Some Old Roads and Turnpikes around Hemington and Hardington
Camertonia 45 (2007) pp. 26 – 27.
Close scrutiny of old maps helps unravel the story of our historic network of roads.
Two churches (and their predecessors). Hemington & Laverton
Camertonia 45 (2007) pp. 28 – 29.
The geophysics team have turned their attention to the complicated business of surveying two local churchyards.
Excursions 2006
Camertonia 45 (2007) pp. 30 – 34.
22 April. Knook Down led by Richard Osgood. Full Report here by Helen Beckwith. 20 May. Freshford led by Alan Dodge. Full Report here by Julian Back. 13 June. Bathampton Down led by Bob Whitaker and Marek Lewcun. Full Report here by Dave Ladbrook. 4 July. Hinton Priory led by Les Hayes with Margaret Dodge. Full Report here by Ceri Lambdin. 29 July. Chedworth Villa and Cirencester with guides Mark George and Jim Thompson. Full Report here by Beryl Brooks. 12 August. Marlborough with guide John Chandler. Full report here by Edward & Jackie Thompson. 16 September. Charterhouse on Mendip with guide Chris Richards. Full Report here by Alistair MacLeay.
Cartoon. ‘Time Team Times’
Camertonia 45 (2007) p. 35.
The visit of Time Team to Blacklands
Junior School help to find Roman Villa (Blacklands site)
Camertonia 45 (2007) p. 36.
Details of visits from two groups from King Edwards Junior School.
Cartoon. ‘AD43’.
Camertonia 45 (2007) p. 36.
Caption. ‘Hang on Dad – I’m not so sure they ARE ** tourists’
The Kingswood School Collections
Camertonia 45 (2007) pp. 36 – 37.
A full update following the article on page 38 of Camertonia 43, 2005. ‘Unfortunately, the archive records have disappeared…’
British Archaeology Awards 2006
Camertonia 45 (2007) p. 37.
6 November 2006. Report on the British Archaeology Awards presentations. See also Chairman’s Report at the beginning of this issue of Camertonia.
Blacklands Romano-British Farmstead
Camertonia 45 (2007) p. 38.
Led by Owen Dicker, members have outlined the footprint of the farmstead. A descriptive signboard will be provided. The nearby well will be provided with a cover and a small retaining wall.
Excursions planned for 2007
Camertonia 45 (2007) p. 39.
21 April, The Territory of the Durotriges. 12 May, Glastonbury and the Peat Moors. 12 June, Bathampton. 3 July, Bitton. 28 July, Brean Down. 18 August, Exeter. 15 September, Dorchester and Poundbury.
Lectures planned for 2007 – 2008
Camertonia 45 (2007) p. 39.
2007. 11 October, ‘Archaeology and Snails – reconstructing prehistoric landscapes using molluscan remains’, Dr P Davies. 8 November, TBA. 13 December, ‘Silchester’, Prof M Fulford. 2008. 10 January, ‘The Jew of Tewkesbury’, R Sermon. 14 February, ‘Excavations at Upper Row Farm and other updates’, J Lawes, followed by the AGM. 13 March Tba.
BACAS Committee Members
Camertonia 45 (2007) p. 40.