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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society

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Founded 1849. Helping to protect and promote Somerset’s rich heritage and natural environment.

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Ade @scrufftyguy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Stoney Littleton Long Barrow, near Wellow, Somerset on Sunday. Neolithic chambered tomb with superb ammonite fossil at the entranceway (see pic 2). 👏 #TombTuesday #Somerset #StoneyLittleton #Fossil #Ammonite @stoneclub.bsky.social @megalithic.bsky.social @sanhs.org
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SANHS Natural History and Somerset Wildlife Trust present ** Wilder Together ** Saturday 10th October 10.30 - 15.30 Taunton Conference Centre Join us for a day of celebration and sharing for people in Somerset who want to create a wilder future together. Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...
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SANHS & Somerset Wildlife Trust: Wilder Together -
A day of celebration and sharing for people in Somerset who want to create a wilder future together
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 28/09/2026
* Discovering the Wildlife of Churches at West Monkton Churchyard * Saturday 24 October 10am - 1pm West Monkton, TA2 8QT There is no need to book for this event – just turn up at the churchyard at 10am. Full details: bit.ly/4yUTy16
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 27/09/2026
SANHS Natural History and Somerset Wildlife Trust present: ** Wilder Together ** Saturday 10th October 10.30am - 3.30pm Taunton Conference Centre Join us for a day of celebration and sharing for people in Somerset who want to create a wilder future together. More details: bit.ly/3VipqhF
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 19/09/2026
Upcoming SANHS Associated Societies' events 21 September - Milborne Port History & Heritage Group: Gloving in Milborne Port 23 September - Historical Association (Taunton) AGM & talk 23 September - Tintinhull Local History Group: The story of Lytes Cary Further details on website: bit.ly/3TCNQC0
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 18/09/2026
** WEBINAR ** The Light of Heaven – Stained Glass in Somerset's Parish Churches by Tom Mayberry Thursday 24th September 7.30pm To register directly, please go to: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... or email webinars@sanhs.org We suggest a donation of £5 or more.
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 15/09/2026
** WEBINAR ** The Light of Heaven – Stained Glass in Somerset's Parish Churches by Tom Mayberry Thursday 24th September 7.30pm To register directly, please go to: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... or email webinars@sanhs.org We suggest a donation of £5 or more.
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 14/09/2026
Visit to Burston Farm, Dulverton Saturday 19th September 2.30pm Historic Buildings Committee visit to see an interesting old house with plasterwork and outlines from previous buildings. Booking essential as there will be tea/coffee and cakes. Please email office@sanhs.org or call 01823 272429
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 11/09/2026
Visit to Burston Farm, Dulverton Saturday 19th September 2.30pm Historic Buildings Committee visit to see an interesting old house with plasterwork and outlines from previous buildings. Booking essential as there will be tea/coffee and cakes. Please email office@sanhs.org or call 01823 272429
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 10/09/2026
*THIS SATURDAY* 🍃🪲🍂🪳 Discovering the Wildlife of Churches at Nettlecombe 🪳🍂🪲🍃 Saturday 12 September 10am - 1pm Suitable for families - help from experts on hand. No need to book for this event – just turn up at the churchyard at 10am (Nettlecombe, TA4 4HT) Full details: bit.ly/4xQel5Z
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 09/09/2026
Visit to Burston Farm, Dulverton Saturday 19th September 2.30pm Historic Buildings Committee visit to see an interesting old house with plasterwork and outlines from previous buildings. Booking essential as there will be tea/coffee and cakes. Please email office@sanhs.org or call 01823 272429
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 09/09/2026
** WEBINAR ** The Light of Heaven – Stained Glass in Somerset's Parish Churches by Tom Mayberry Thursday 24th September 7.30pm To register directly, please go to: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... or email webinars@sanhs.org We suggest a donation of £5 or more.
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 05/09/2026
🍃🪲🍂🪳 Discovering the Wildlife of Churches at Nettlecombe 🪳🍂🪲🍃 Saturday 12 September 10am - 1pm Suitable for families - help from experts on hand. No need to book for this event – just turn up at the churchyard at 10am (Nettlecombe, TA4 4HT) Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 05/09/2026
🍃🪲🍂🪳 Discovering the Wildlife of Churches at Nettlecombe 🪳🍂🪲🍃 Saturday 12 September 10am - 1pm Suitable for families - help from experts on hand. No need to book for this event – just turn up at the churchyard at 10am (Nettlecombe, TA4 4HT) Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 23/08/2026
🍃🪲🪳 Discovering the Wildlife of Churches at Nettlecombe 🪳🪲🍃 Saturday 12 September 10am - 1pm Become part of this exciting 2-year project by SANHS Natural History Committee, to discover more about the wildlife of Somerset’s wonderful churchyards. No need to book – just turn up at the churchyard!
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 22/08/2026
** WEBINAR ** The Light of Heaven – Stained Glass in Somerset's Parish Churches by Tom Mayberry Thursday 24th September 7.30pm To register directly, please go to: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... or email webinars@sanhs.org We suggest a donation of £5 or more.
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 22/08/2026
*DEADLINE - 31st August* SANHS promotes research in its core subjects with dedicated funds - the Maltwood and Gray Funds support archaeology and history. Applications are accepted twice a year - the next deadline is 31 August 2025. Full details are on our website: sanhs.org/maltwood-gra...
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Maltwood & Gray Funds -
Maltwood & Gray Funds The Society has two funds for promoting archaeology and history.  Applications for these funds are accepted twice a year, for up to about £2000, to support […]
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 06/08/2026
SANHS Historic Buildings Committee presents a Guided Walk of Langport Sunday 23 August - 2.30pm A 90-minute walk around the historic town of Langport, led by the Langport and District History Society. Only 12 places available – booking essential - please email office@sanhs.org Tickets £5
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 05/08/2026
Upcoming SANHS Associated Societies events Please see sanhs.org/events for further details
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Events Archive -
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 12/07/2026
Discovering the Wildlife of Churches at West Monkton Churchyard with SANHS Natural History Saturday 18 July 10am - 1pm Suitable for families, with activities and experts on hand! No need to book, just turn up at the churchyard at 10am. West Monkton, Taunton TA2 8QT Full details: bit.ly/450w1ig
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 19/06/2026
Back in March, Laura Beckwith, Finds Liaison Officer for Somerset gave a talk on recent finds made in Somerset which have been recorded through the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS). Don't worry if you weren't able to join the webinar - you can watch it on the SANHS YouTube channel: bit.ly/4oJcmg8
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The Portable Antiquities Scheme: Recent Finds from Somerset, by Laura Beckwith
YouTube video by SANHS
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 17/06/2026
📣 SANHS CIO 📣 2026 Annual General Meeting Saturday 11 July Wyndham Hall, Taunton The meeting will start at 10.30am with tea and coffee available from 10am. The AGM papers will be posted on the website in due course. Our retiring President, Mary Siraut, will give the presidential address.
The Wyndham Hall in Taunton, next to the Museum of Somerset in Taunton Castle, accessed by a glass and wooden bridge
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 13/06/2026
**TALK** Hannah More (1745 - 1833) John Page will give a talk on the Bristol-based educator and philanthropist 7.30pm - Tuesday 16th June Wyndham Hall, Taunton, TA4 4AD No need to book, just turn up! This is free event, but donations to SANHS are always gratefully received.
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 11/06/2026
**TALK** Hannah More (1745 - 1833) John Page will give a talk on the Bristol-based educator and philanthropist 7.30pm - Tuesday 16th June Wyndham Hall, Taunton, TA4 4AD No need to book, just turn up! This is free event, but donations to SANHS are always gratefully received.
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 10/06/2026
SANHS Library Book Club *TOMORROW* Thursday 11 June
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 09/06/2026
SANHS Local History Section Visit to the Hydrographic Office, Taunton Wednesday 1st July - 2.30pm To book please email office@sanhs.org or call 01823 272429 before 10 June with address and nationality. Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 08/06/2026
**TALK** Hannah More (1745 - 1833) John Page will give a talk on the Bristol-based educator and philanthropist 7.30pm - Tuesday 16th June Wyndham Hall, Taunton, TA4 4AD No need to book, just turn up! This is free event, but donations to SANHS are always gratefully received.
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 08/06/2026
📚📖 SANHS LIBRARY BOOK CLUB 📖📚 A chance to explore the wealth of SANHS' Library and Archive collections. Thursday 11 June 10am - 12pm Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, TA2 6SF Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 04/06/2026
Upcoming SANHS Associated Societies Events Please see the SANHS Events page on our website for full details: sanhs.org/events/
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 03/06/2026
SANHS Local History Section Visit to the Hydrographic Office, Taunton Wednesday 1st July 2pm - 4pm To book please email office@sanhs.org or call 01823 272429 before 10 June with address and nationality. Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 30/05/2026
📚📖 SANHS LIBRARY BOOK CLUB 📖📚 A chance to explore the wealth of SANHS' Library and Archive collections. Thursday 11 June 10am - 12pm Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, TA2 6SF Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 30/05/2026
We are looking for new Trustees! SANHS is governed by an elected Board of up to 16 trustees who delegate the day-to-day management of the Society to the Executive committee. If you are interested, please contact the SANHS Office for more details - office@sanhs.org.uk
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 29/05/2026
📣 SANHS CIO 📣 2026 Annual General Meeting Saturday 11 July Wyndham Hall, Taunton The meeting will start at 10.30am with tea and coffee available from 10am. The AGM papers will be posted on the website in due course. Our retiring President, Mary Siraut, will give the presidential address.
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 20/05/2026
If you weren't able to join us last Thursday for our latest webinar, don't worry, it's available on our YouTube channel! Tony Harding treated us to the second part of his Photographing Old Buildings series, focussing on indoor situations. You can watch the recording here: bit.ly/4v1VZx6
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Photographing Old Buildings (Part 2 - Indoor Situations), by Tony Harding
In this, the 2nd part of Tony’s webinar on photographing old buildings he ventures indoors and explores the challenges of working with different types of lighting, capturing essential clues to a…
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 19/05/2026
🌿🦊🌼🌳 Discovering the Wildlife of Churches 🌳🌼🦊🌿 Saturday 23rd May - 2.30pm Steve Parker will introduce an exciting two year project by SANHS, to discover more about the wildlife of Somerset’s wonderful churchyards. Join us at the Wyndham Hall, Taunton to find out how to get involved!
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 14/05/2026
We are sorry to announce this guided walk is cancelled and will be rescheduled for later in the year. Revised details will be shared in due course.
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 13/05/2026
SANHS Archaeology Committee presents: *Withypool Guided Walk* Saturday 23rd May (10.30am - 12pm) Join Exmoor National Park's HER Officer Lucy Shipley on a walk to one of Exmoor’s stone circles. Booking is advisable. Full details: sanhs.org/event/guided...
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 12/05/2026
* Guided Geology Walk of Taunton * Tuesday 19 May 10am Gerry Dawson will lead this walk, starting at Taunton Gateway Park & Ride to look at recently exposed outcrop of North Curry sandstone. Please book by email office@sanhs.org or call 01823 272429
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 12/05/2026
**WEBINAR** Photographing Old Buildings - Part Two: Indoor Situations Tony Harding Thursday 14th May - 7.30pm To register in advance for this webinar, either email SANHS at: webinars@sanhs.org or register directly here: bit.ly/4n6gfuK
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 11/05/2026
Membership of SANHS provides the Society with general funds enabling it to carry out its important work of informing today’s heritage community of the importance of the past. If you're interested in becoming a member of SANHS, please visit our website for more details: sanhs.org/join/
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Join the Society -
Membership of The Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society Benefits of joining the Society SANHS was formed in 1849 to collect and record the heritage and history of the old […]
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 11/05/2026
Today it carries out charitable activities: promoting the study of archaeology, natural history and history through awarding grants, organising talks and events, publishing books and its journal, Somerset Archaeology and Natural History (Proceedings), and conserving its estate and collections.
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 11/05/2026
Happy #SomersetDay! Celebrated every year, 11th May marks Alfred the Great’s call to arms and the gathering of ‘all the people of Somerset’ to march against the invading Viking army. SANHS was formed in 1849 to collect and record the heritage and history of the old County of Somerset. 🧵
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 09/05/2026
🌿🦊🌼🌳 Discovering the Wildlife of Churches 🌳🌼🦊🌿 Saturday 23rd May - 2.30pm Steve Parker will introduce an exciting two year project by SANHS, to discover more about the wildlife of Somerset’s wonderful churchyards. Join us at the Wyndham Hall, Taunton to find out how to get involved!
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 08/05/2026
* Guided Geology Walk of Taunton * Tuesday 19 May 10am Gerry Dawson will lead this walk, starting at Taunton Gateway Park & Ride to look at recently exposed outcrop of North Curry sandstone. Please book by email office@sanhs.org or call 01823 272429
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 07/05/2026
SANHS Archaeology Committee presents: *Withypool Guided Walk* Saturday 23rd May (10.30am - 12pm) Join Exmoor National Park's HER Officer Lucy Shipley on a walk to one of Exmoor’s stone circles. Booking is advisable. Full details: sanhs.org/event/guided...
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 07/05/2026
**WEBINAR** Photographing Old Buildings - Part Two: Indoor Situations Tony Harding Thursday 14th May - 7.30pm To register in advance for this webinar, either email SANHS at: webinars@sanhs.org or register directly here: bit.ly/4n6gfuK
Poster with details of a webinar for photographing old buildings, the image is on wooden roof beams
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 06/05/2026
* Guided Geology Walk of Taunton * Tuesday 19 May 10am Gerry Dawson will lead this walk, starting at Taunton Gateway Park & Ride to look at recently exposed outcrop of North Curry sandstone. Please book by email office@sanhs.org or call 01823 272429
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 05/05/2026
SANHS Archaeology Committee presents: *Withypool Guided Walk* Saturday 23rd May (10.30am - 12pm) Join Exmoor National Park's HER Officer Lucy Shipley on a walk to one of Exmoor’s stone circles. Booking is advisable. Full details: sanhs.org/event/guided...
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 04/05/2026
🌿🦊🌼🌳 Discovering the Wildlife of Churches 🌳🌼🦊🌿 Saturday 23rd May - 2.30pm Steve Parker will introduce an exciting two year project by SANHS, to discover more about the wildlife of Somerset’s wonderful churchyards. Join us at the Wyndham Hall, Taunton to find out how to get involved!
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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society @sanhs.org · 03/05/2026
**WEBINAR** Photographing Old Buildings - Part Two: Indoor Situations Tony Harding Thursday 14th May - 7.30pm Full details and how to book your place: sanhs.org/event/photog...
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Photographing Old Buildings (Indoor Situations) Part 2: Webinar Lecture by Tony Harding -
In this, the 2nd part of Tony’s webinar on photographing old buildings, he ventures indoors and explores the challenges of working with different types of lighting, capturing essential clues to […]
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