Following a request, more details and photographs have been added to our Kirkham dig from several years ago. This is now more important with the news that a housing development at Brook Farm, Dowbridge, has been given planning permission. More information to follow.
Welcome to the Wyre Archaeology website. Our name dates back several years but our interests are not confined to just the Wyre District but cover the whole of Wyre, the Fylde and beyond. The resources will include various maps (OS, Tithe, other), other primary documents (wills, inventories, letters, newspaper articles, etc,) some secondary sources (books/commentaries) and historic or aerial photographs.
If you have any interesting documents/photographs that could be used as a resource or suggestions for improvements then please contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
NEW PROJECT 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2018
If you've been to our meetings or have read the newsletter you'll know that we've been working on a potential new project. We're pleased to announce that we have agreement for an investigation of a possible section of the Walton-le-Dale to Lancaster Roman road.
We only have a 'window' of 2-3 days and we hope to mark out and remove turf on Sunday 23 September and complete and backfill on Tuesday 25 September, weather permitting. Owing to the location of the site, we are not able to leave trenches open beyond that time frame.
If you'd like to be involved please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your contact details as soon as possible as numbers are limited. There is no cost to volunteers and essential kit will be provided.
NB This dig has been completed. For information regarding our findings go to the "Digs" section of the website.
Britain's Ancient Capital, Dig for Britain and Time Team are TV programmes that have inspired many people to get involved in archaeology.
If you're one of those who have been inspired but don't know what to do about it and you're interested in the Archaeology, History and Pre-history of North West Lancashire why not join one of the very few practical field archaeology groups in the county?
Wyre Archaeology is keen to meet people who'd like to get involved in a practical way. Whatever your age, level of knowledge or skill, we can find a role for you.
Just get in touch!
You can join as a Full Member and have all the benefits of regular meetings, voting rights, participation in digs,free training, loan of kit and dig insurance, group membership of the Council for British Archaeology and CBA North West and links with other local groups, plus a regular dedicated newsletter.
If evening meetings or distance are problems, Associate Members can stay in touch via our newsletter* and other links and may also participate in digs as described above.
If you're not sure, Non-members may attend 2 meetings free of charge.
For details just e-mail the secretary at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
P.S. FULL-TIME STUDENTS UP TO & INCLUDING AGE 21 ARE FREE!