Front Cover: Gordon Hendy 1945 – 2008
Camertonia 47 (2009)
Chairman’s Column
Camertonia 47 (2009) p. 3.
‘.another remarkable year..’. Excavations at Blacklands continue to reveal more exciting archaeology. The lecture and excursion programmes well attended. The Educational Project ‘Archaeology for all at Upper Row Farm’ has forged ahead with visits to schools and return site visits. The Iron Age Open Day particularly a great success. Finally, the Society won the Graham Webster Laurels for the best Education Project in Archaeology. Thanks to Committee and members.
Blacklands 2008
Camertonia 47 (2009) pp. 4 – 9.
The complex archaeology of the Blacklands site confirms occupation in the Bronze Age
Combe Down Burial. Bath
Camertonia 47 (2009) pp. 10 – 11.
Coffins Galore from three BACAS excavations in Bath
Newbridge Street Burial. Bath
Camertonia 47 (2009) p. 12.
The mystery of the silk lined stone coffins in revealed.
Thomas Street Burial. Bath
Camertonia 47 (2009) pp. 13 – 14.
Not so much of a crime scene, more an elusive Roman burial.
Geophysics continued.
Camertonia 47 (2009) pp. 15 – 16.
BACAS Geophysics team survey land north-east of Blacklands.
The Resistance Profiler
Camertonia 47 (2009) p. 17.
A portion of the survey fund was used to enhance Geophysical equipment. Article includes reference to Laverton, Homefield and a possible second RB villa at Blacklands
Survey of Priddy Nine Barrows. Mendip
Camertonia 47 (2009) pp. 18 – 20.
The question is, could there have been 12 barrows at Priddy?
Ford Farm, Bawdrip. Somerset
Camertonia 47 (2009) p. 21.
BA student’s search for Roman building continues.
The New Educational Project
Camertonia 47 (2009) p. 22.
Archaeology for all at Upper Row Farm. The first year of Heritage Lottery Funding.
The New Educational Officer
Camertonia 47 (2009) pp. 23 – 24.
BACAS Educational Officer Tavis Walker reports on his first year in the job.
The New Geophysics Equipment
Camertonia 47 (2009) p. 25.
Support for the BACAS Survey Team from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Archaeology for All at Upper Row Farm
Camertonia 47 (2009) pp. 26 – 27.
Photographs from the National Archaeology, Excavation & Iron Age Open Days
The Educational Project in Action
Camertonia 47 (2009) p. 28.
Photographs of Tavis Walker, the new Educational Officer, with local students
Lower Cowleaze, Charterhouse. Mendip
Camertonia 47 (2009) pp. 29 – 31.
A multi-disciplinary investigation at Charterhouse on Mendip
Belluton Quaker Burial Ground, near Pensford
Camertonia 47 (2009) pp. 32 – 33.
History comes to life with the help of a geophysical survey.
Priston Survey
Camertonia 47 (2009) pp. 34 – 36.
A revealing report complimenting work carried out 55 years ago.( see also Camertonia No 3 Part I, pages 4-5)
Secrets of a Linen Press
Camertonia 47 (2009) p. 37.
A wealth of historical delights discovered during a chance conversation. The scrapbook of Charlotte Sulivan of Fulham.
Excursions 2008
Camertonia 47 (2009) p. 38.
An introduction and summary of the 2008 Excursion Programme. 26 April, Badbury Rings, Martin Papworth and Wimborne Minster with the Church Guides. 10 June, Bradford on Avon (see page 43/44), Isobel Geddes. 8 July, Frome Town Walk (see page 43/44), Alistair McLeay. 29 July, Churches North of Bath (see page 39). 16 August, Gt Chalfield Manor and Farleigh Hungerford Castle, (see page 40/42) Joy Lawley & Brian Davison. 20 September, Berkeley Castle, (see page 40/42) and the Saxon Minster with the Castle Guide and Stuart Prior.
Eccesiastical Forays
Camertonia 47 (2009) p. 39.
Three medieval churches to the North of Bath. St Mary the Virgin, Swainswick, St Mary Magdalene, Langridge and Holy Trinity, Cold Ashton. Full report here. Visit led by M Aylett, J Oswin and L Hayes.
Two Castles.
Camertonia 47 (2009) pp. 40 – 42.
A comparison of Berkeley and Farleigh Hungerford Castles
Market Towns.
Camertonia 47 (2009) pp. 43 – 44.
A comparison of Bradford on Avon and Frome.
The Gordon Hendy Memorial & Roman Garden
Camertonia 47 (2009) p. 45.
A fitting memorial for a respected archaeologist and dear friend.
British Archaeological Awards 2008
Camertonia 47 (2009) p. 46.
10 November 2008. The Society has won the Graham Webster Laurels award for the best project with an educational emphasis.
Obituary. Gordon Hendy 1945 – 2008.
Camertonia 47 (2009) p. 48.
Obituary. Gordon Hendy 1945 – 2008.
Excursions planned for 2009
Camertonia 47 (2009) p. 49.
26 April, Lydney Park. 17 May, Chavenage House & Malmesbury. 9 June, Wellow and Stony Littleton. 1 July, Frome Town Walk, Part II. 16 July, Steeple Ashton. 2 August, Silchester. 13 September, Trellech Medieval Village.
Lectures planned 2009-2010
Camertonia 47 (2009) p. 49.
2009. 8 October, ‘Bath Southgate’, Bruno Barber. 12 November,’The Newport Medieval Ship Project’, Toby Jones. 10 December, ‘Clay Tobacco Pipe making in NE Somerset & W.Wiltshire’, Marek Lewcun. 2010. 14 January, ‘Recent excavations in Chepstow’, M Corney. 11 February, ‘Excavations at Upper Row Farm and other updates’, J Lawes, followed by the AGM. 11 March, ‘The story of the Roman Baths at Bath’, S Clews.
BACAS Committee Members
Camertonia 47 (2009) p. 50.
Cartoon: Bath & Camerton in the Iron Age in winter
Camertonia 47 (2009) p. 51.