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  • Afternoon talk – Bessy and the Baronet; revelations from pamphlets and pleadings

    Llangybi Village Hall Ton Road, Llangybi, Usk

    A talk by Peter Foden about the Sir John Williams of Llangybi Castle, c 1700. Insights into Sir John William's life and character including his near loss of the estate, questions about the sources of his wealth, his political and legal career, a spicy scandal and how all this impacted on the house, the estate,… Read More »Afternoon talk – Bessy and the Baronet; revelations from pamphlets and pleadings

  • Dixton Grave Yard Survey

    Dixton Church Dixton Lane, Dixton, Monmouth, United Kingdom

    Volunteers wanted for graveyard survey.  First meeting and training Wednesday March 5th at 10.00 a.m. Follow up session Wednesday March 12th at 10.00 a.m. If you are not available on these dates and would like to be part of this project, or if you would like more details, please contact secretary@maa.wales

  • Cambrian Archaeological Association, Darganfod – Discovery Online Conference

    Join Cambrian Archaeological Association for a day dedicated to fascinating recent work on the archaeology of Wales and the Marches! This online conference is the third in our series of biennial conferences which showcases work by winners of Cambrian Archaeological Association’s Dissertation (Gwobr Archaeoleg) prize as well as work supported by the CAA Research Fund.… Read More »Cambrian Archaeological Association, Darganfod – Discovery Online Conference

  • Dixton Graveyard Survey

    St Peters Church, Dixton Dixton Lane, Dixton, Monmouth, United Kingdom

    Volunteers wanted for graveyard survey.  Follow up session Wednesday March 12th at 10.00 a.m. If you are not available on this date and would like to be part of this project, or if you would like more details, please contact secretary@maa.wales

  • “Newport Castle: Who, When and Why?” an afternoon talk by Will Davies, Cadw

    Stow Park Community Centre Brynhyfryd Road, Newport

    Come along and hear from Will Davies, Cadw. Will has made the study of castles and of Newport Castle in particular his research focus for many years. Meet at the Stow Park Community Centre Talk starts at 2.30, tea/coffee available at the end of the lecture There is disabled parking at the venue, however if… Read More »“Newport Castle: Who, When and Why?” an afternoon talk by Will Davies, Cadw

  • Pontypool Park American Gardens, Shell Grotto and Supper

    Horse and Jockey Usk Road, Pontypool, Monmouthshire

    Join us for a late afternoon walk in Pontypool Park, with an exclusive visit to the shell grotto. Enjoy panoramic views across the county followed by a guided tour of the newly restored water features of the American Garden, courtesy of Mr Jack Hanbury-Tenison.  Meet at the Horse and Jockey Public House at 4.30. There… Read More »Pontypool Park American Gardens, Shell Grotto and Supper

  • Annual General Meeting

    Charles Williams C in W Primary School High St, Caerleon

    The 2025 AGM will be held at 2.00 pm on Saturday 7th June, at Charles Williams Church in Wales Primary School, Caerleon. The speaker will be Dr Mark Lewis, who will be telling us about the work he has been doing with pupils in the school grounds. Members and non members are welcome to attend.… Read More »Annual General Meeting

  • Upland Archaeology of Blaenau Gwent

    Top House Pub, Trefil NP22 4HG Top House Pub, Trefil

    Date: Sunday, June 15th, 2025: Upland Archaeology of Blaenau Gwent Leader: Frank Olding Start: 10.00am, finish c. 3.00pm A guided walk looking at the archaeology of upland Blaenau Gwent. The walk will take in the industrial archaeology associated with the Trefil Quarries (established 1794), the Duke’s Table, the Brinore tramroad (1814-15), prehistoric burial mounds, medieval hafotai,… Read More »Upland Archaeology of Blaenau Gwent

  • My Square Mile

    Please note this event has been postponed. Please come back to this page for details of a new date soon.   Study day in conjunction with Gwent Archives. Building a toolkit for local history research.

  • MAA and Cambrian Archaeological Association walk – Buckholt Bryngaer Hillfort

    Sunday October 19th 2025: Buckholt Bryngaer Hillfort, Monmouthshire Start at 11.00, return to start by 4.00, bring your own lunch. Walk leader: Jan Bailey (Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association)                   Hill top tour : Katie Churchill (Churchill Archaeology)  This walk will visit the Buckholt Bryngaer Hillfort, north of Monmouth. In 2023 The Buckholt Bryngaer CIC sponsored excavation… Read More »MAA and Cambrian Archaeological Association walk – Buckholt Bryngaer Hillfort

  • Plas Gunter

    The link to join the lecture will be open at 18.50 for a 19.00 start. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85219858464?pwd=8x0mHbrrrSXqriD9bA13dHhFmMxfjW.1  

Please note these events may be subject to change or cancellation at short notice.

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If you have any queries about events or would like to suggest a talk or visit, please contact the secretary by email secretary@maa.wales  or by post to MAA c/o 14a Tutnalls St., Lydney, Glos. GL15 5PF