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Wyre Archaeology

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..

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2018 BIG DIG

This currently in planning but the dates have been finalized  28th, 29th and 30th July.  It will be the last dig at Hollowforth (unless we are invited to check the other site of the mill race) and gives us a final chance to uncover dateable evidence.  In this regard it has been a very frustrating site to uncover.

The site is towards the north of Woodplumpton - see the map,

The site manager will be on site from 10am every day but diggers can arrive at any time.

Toilet facilities will be available at the farm.

Equipment will be provided but stout boots/wellies are recommended.  Insect repellent is advisable.

The site is approximately 500m from the farm across rough ground.

The first two days will, hopefully, enable us to complete the site - the third day devoted to tidying the site.

hollowforth map

Membership 2018

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!