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SUMMARY:Newport: Iron & Steel making and its maritime connection
DESCRIPTION:This event is presented jointly with Gwent Archives and Wales Broadcast Archive and Clip Cymru \nSian Lloyd Jones of Wales Broadcast Library and Rhiannon Phillips of Gwent Archives will present a short film and images from their collections focusing on the iron and steel industries in the town (now city)\, and the role of the docks in the economic boom that steel brought to the region. \nTalks start at 2.00 pm \nBooking is not essential. This is a free event. “Pill Mill” has a cafe. Light refreshments will be available. \nParking is available nearby. Please contact the secretary if you have specific accessibility needs. \n  \n 
URL:https://maa.wales/event/newport-iron-steel-making-and-its-maritime-connection/
LOCATION:Pill Millennium Centre\, Courtybella Terrace\, Newport\, NP20 2LA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association":MAILTO:secretary@maa.wales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260313T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260313T220000
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SUMMARY:Sir John Lloyd Lecture - Soil and Surface: Looking at Landscape through agricultural tours of Wales
DESCRIPTION:  \nSJL Lecture 2026 \nThe Brecknock Society’s annual lecture will be given by Professor Mary-Anne Constantine of the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies and founder of the Curious Travellers Project. \nPlease click on the title above to you to a poster with booking details. This is a free event. \n 
URL:https://maa.wales/event/sir-john-lloyd-lecture-soil-and-surface-looking-at-landscape-through-agricultural-tours-of-wales/
LOCATION:Theatr Bycheiniog\, Canal Wharf\, Brecon\, LD3 7EW
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260116T193000
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SUMMARY:Digging Roman Caerleon: The Priory Field Excavation\, 2007 -2010
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Dr Peter Guest and Prof. Andrew Gardner\nAbstract:  A major excavation in Priory Field\, carried out between 2007 and 2010\, produced ground breaking new evidence for Caerleon’s rich Roman – and early ‘post-Roman’ – history. The excavation uncovered the front range of a large masonry courtyard store-building\, which was the first building of its kind excavated to modern standards in the Roman Empire. Some of the exceptional finds recovered include a rare example of an elaborately decorated horse’s headpiece and several sets of dismantled body armour. This talk by the excavation’s directors will highlight some of the Priory Field project’s most significant discoveries\, describing when the courtyard building was built\, what was stored in it\, when it ceased to be used\, and what happened to it in the years after the ending of Roman Britannia at the beginning of the 5th century.\nAn introduction by MAA president Jeremy Knight will be followed by Dr Peter Guest speaking about the excavations.\nThe Q & A session will be followed by a presentation about the Caerleon Gateway Partnership Project.Refreshments will be available after the talk. There will be an opportunity to browse the bookstall hosted by Archaeopress\, and purchase a signed copy of the recently published book about the excavation written by Peter Guest and Andrew Gardiner.\n\nThis event is in person and online.\nFree admission by ticket only\n\n\nTo obtain your free ticket use the following links.In person \nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/monmouthshire-antiquarian-association/digging-roman-caerleon-the-priory-field-excavation-2007-2010/2026-01-16/19:30/t-glxomga \nOnline \nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/monmouthshire-antiquarian-association/digging-roman-caerleon-the-priory-field-excavation-2007-2010/2026-01-16/19:30/t-jxkypmx
URL:https://maa.wales/event/digging-roman-caerleon-the-priory-field-excavation-2007-2010/
LOCATION:St Cadoc’s Church\, High Street\, Caerleon\, Newport\, High St\, Caerleon\, NP18 1AE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association":MAILTO:secretary@maa.wales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251111T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251111T210000
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SUMMARY:Plas Gunter
DESCRIPTION:The link to join the lecture will be open at 18.50 for a 19.00 start. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85219858464?pwd=8x0mHbrrrSXqriD9bA13dHhFmMxfjW.1 \n 
URL:https://maa.wales/event/the-gunter-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T153000
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SUMMARY:MAA and Cambrian Archaeological Association walk - Buckholt Bryngaer Hillfort
DESCRIPTION:Sunday October 19th 2025: Buckholt Bryngaer Hillfort\, Monmouthshire \nStart at 11.00\, return to start by 4.00\, bring your own lunch. \nWalk leader: Jan Bailey (Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association)                   \nHill top tour : Katie Churchill (Churchill Archaeology) \n This walk will visit the Buckholt Bryngaer Hillfort\, north of Monmouth. In 2023 The Buckholt Bryngaer CIC sponsored excavation work on a post medieval building\, with some remedial work on the hillfort enclosure and ditches. It soon became apparent that this hitherto overlooked site is hiding many secrets\, including a significant neolithic camp\, a possible bronze age barrow\, iron age hillfort\, medieval settlement and a charcoal burning industry\, so can it truly be described as multi period. The work has caught the attention of Cadw\, Amgueddfa Cymru and a number of academic interests\, but essentially it remains a community excavation which has been lead by Katie\, who will be giving us a tour of the main features of the site. Work is likely to continue in 2025 so this walk will be an opportunity to find out the very latest from the 2025 season. The site overlooks the confluence of the Wye and Monnow and is the perfect place for a scenic walk and a spot of “forest bathing”.  \nThe visit will involve a lot of walking on forest tracks and footpaths. It is not too steep for the most part\, but is not suitable for wheelchairs\, pushchairs or people with limited mobility. Depending on numbers remote parking and access to site will be arranged. Details of meeting points and other details will be circulated nearer the date. Booking is essential and should be made to  \nSecretary@maa.wales.
URL:https://maa.wales/event/maa-and-cambrian-archaeological-association-walk-buckholt-bryngaer-hillfort/
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SUMMARY:Visit to Berkeley Castle
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://maa.wales/event/trip-to-berkley/
LOCATION:Berkeley Castle\, Berkeley\, Gloucestershire\, GL13 9BQ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250712T080000
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SUMMARY:My Square Mile
DESCRIPTION:Please note this event has been postponed. Please come back to this page for details of a new date soon. \n  \nStudy day in conjunction with Gwent Archives. \nBuilding a toolkit for local history research.
URL:https://maa.wales/event/my-square-mile/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250615T100000
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SUMMARY:Upland Archaeology of Blaenau Gwent
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, June 15th\, 2025: Upland Archaeology of Blaenau Gwent \nLeader: Frank Olding \nStart: 10.00am\, finish c. 3.00pm \nA 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\, a horizontal mill and the famous (but elusive) Chartists’ Cave. \nModerately strenuous\, 6 miles distance over rough terrain. Walking boots\, waterproofs and packed lunch essential. \nMeet at Top House Pub\, Trefil (NP22 4HG; SO 119128); the circular walk will finish at the same point. \nTo book\, please contact oldings1@outlook.com
URL:https://maa.wales/event/upland-archaeology-of-blaenau-gwent/
LOCATION:Top House Pub\, Trefil NP22 4HG\, Top House Pub\, Trefil\, NP22 4HG
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T163000
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AGM will be held at 2.00 pm on Saturday 7th June\, at Charles Williams Church in Wales Primary School\, Caerleon. \nThe speaker will be Dr Mark Lewis\, who will be telling us about the work he has been doing with pupils in the school grounds. \nMembers and non members are welcome to attend. \nMeeting papers will be circulated to members no later than 1 month before the meeting\, and will be available in the members area of the website.
URL:https://maa.wales/event/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Charles Williams C in W Primary School\, High St\, Caerleon\, NP18 1AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T220000
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SUMMARY:Pontypool Park American Gardens\, Shell Grotto and Supper
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nMeet at the Horse and Jockey Public House at 4.30. There will be pooled transport to the start of the walk. It may be possible to walk along the ridge to the folly if time and weather allow. Then a visit to the American Garden on the way back to the pub for supper around 7.00 pm. \nLimited spaces available due to transport limitations\, therefore booking is essential. Email the secretary on secretary@maa.wales. \n 
URL:https://maa.wales/event/pontypool-park-american-gardens-shell-grotto-and-supper/
LOCATION:Horse and Jockey\, Usk Road\, Pontypool\, Monmouthshire\, NP4 0JB
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association":MAILTO:secretary@maa.wales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250409T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250409T163000
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SUMMARY:"Newport Castle: Who\, When and Why?" an afternoon talk by Will Davies\, Cadw
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at the Stow Park Community Centre \nTalk starts at 2.30\, tea/coffee available at the end of the lecture \nThere is disabled parking at the venue\, however if you require the use of this please let the secretary know secretary@maa.wales \nThere is plenty of free on-street parking nearby\, and further space outside St Woolos about 5 minutes walk away.
URL:https://maa.wales/event/newport-castle-who-when-and-why-an-afternoon-talk-by-will-davies-cadw/
LOCATION:Stow Park Community Centre\, Brynhyfryd Road\, Newport\, NP20 4FX
ORGANIZER;CN="Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association":MAILTO:secretary@maa.wales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250312T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250312T123000
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SUMMARY:Dixton Graveyard Survey
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers wanted for graveyard survey.  \nFollow up session Wednesday March 12th at 10.00 a.m. \nIf you are not available on this date and would like to be part of this project\, or if you would like more details\, \nplease contact secretary@maa.wales
URL:https://maa.wales/event/dixton-graveyard-survey/
LOCATION:St Peters Church\, Dixton\, Dixton Lane\, Dixton\, Monmouth\, NP25 3SY\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association":MAILTO:secretary@maa.wales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250308T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250308T163000
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CREATED:20250116T121732Z
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SUMMARY:Cambrian Archaeological Association\, Darganfod - Discovery Online Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. The event features presentations by early career researchers and some established researchers too. \nFull details of the day can be found at https://cambrians.org.uk/darganfod-discovery-conference-saturday-8th-march-2025/ \n  \nThe day will consist of a series of short presentations\, with speakers available afterwards for question and answer sessions. The event is free\, but advance registration on Eventbrite will be required:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/darganfoddiscovery-a-celebration-of-new-archaeological-research-in-wales-tickets-1144128762929 \n  \nPlease register by Thursday 6th March \n  \nAny enquiries should be sent to Elizabeth Walker at Elizabeth.Walker@museumwales.ac.uk
URL:https://maa.wales/event/cambrian-archaeological-association-darganfod-discovery-online-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250305T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250305T123000
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CREATED:20250220T114139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T114241Z
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SUMMARY:Dixton Grave Yard Survey
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers wanted for graveyard survey.  \nFirst meeting and training Wednesday March 5th at 10.00 a.m. \nFollow up session Wednesday March 12th at 10.00 a.m. \nIf you are not available on these dates and would like to be part of this project\, or if you would like more details\, \nplease contact secretary@maa.wales
URL:https://maa.wales/event/dixton-grave-yard-survey/
LOCATION:Dixton Church\, Dixton Lane\, Dixton\, Monmouth\, NP25 3SY\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association":MAILTO:secretary@maa.wales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250226T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T163000
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SUMMARY:Afternoon talk - Bessy and the Baronet; revelations from pamphlets and pleadings
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Peter Foden about the Sir John Williams of Llangybi Castle\, c 1700. \nInsights 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\, the landscape and the locality. \nThis event is free to members. Guests welcome. Refreshments will be available for a small donation.
URL:https://maa.wales/event/afternoon-talk-bessy-and-the-baronet-revelations-from-pamphlets-and-pleadings/
LOCATION:Llangybi Village Hall\, Ton Road\, Llangybi\, Usk\, NP15 1PA
ORGANIZER;CN="Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association":MAILTO:secretary@maa.wales
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