Archaeological & Historical Societies

Andover Local History & Archaeology Society

Chairman: Tony Raper
Secretary:

Meetings: Fourth Friday of each month at the Museum of the Iron Age, Andover at 7.30 pm.

Aldershot Historical And Archaeological Society
Chairman: Mr Mike Williamson 01252 344 378 daytime, 01252 326 589 evening
10 Brockenhurst Road, Aldershot GU11 3HH
Meetings are last Wednesday of each month from September to May at the Galpin Hall, Windsor Way, Aldershot. Also many other activities year round such as visits and displays.

Alton History And Archaeological Society
Contact Curtis Museum - formed a sub-group of Friends of Museum.
Curtis Museum, High Street, Alton GU34. 01420 82802

Avon Valley Archaeological Society
Chairman: Trevor Steptoe 01725 517511
4 Wimborne Street, Cranborne, Dorset
Secretary:
Treasurer: Harold Hanna 01425 614634
6 Cliffe Road, Barton on Sea, New Milton BH25 7PB
Meetings: First Wednesday of the month September to May at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood. Also fieldwalking, excavation and other research into the archaeology of the Hampshire Avon valley.

Basingstoke Archaeological And Historical Society
Chairman: Mrs Marjolein Musselwhite 01256 701192
32 King John Road, North Warnborough, Hook RG29 1EY
Secretary: Mrs Margaret Porter 01256 356012
57 Belvedere Gardens, Chineham, Basingstoke RG24 8GB margaretporter333@yahoo.co.uk
website: www.bahsoc.org.uk
Meetings: Second Thursday of the month in Church Cottage, Church Square, Basingstoke, September to June at 7.30pm. Undertake fieldwork, training excavations, research and publications, events and visits. Quarterly newsletter.

Fareham Archaeological Society
Chairman & Project Director: Peter Chuchley 01329 510 012
43 Horney Close, Stow Crescent, Fareham PO17 6QN
Local research projects undertaken.

Fareham Local History Group
Chairman: Mrs Alice James 01329 832570
Wood End Lodge, Wood End, Wickham PO17 6SZ
Meetings: Second Tuesday of the month at Westbury Manor Museum, West Street, Fareham at 7.30pm. Booklet published twice yearly.

Fareham Landscape Archaeology Group
Chairman: Dr S P Gray 01329 281371
15 Greenwood Close, Fareham PO16 7UF
Secretary: Mrs A M Gray

Fleet And Crookham Local History Society
Chairman: Janet Buckley
Secretary: Brian Atkinson
33 Knoll Road, Fleet GU51 4PT
website: www.hants.gov.uk/fclhg
Meetings: Usually third Friday in the month at the Baptist Church Hall, Clarence Road, Fleet September - April. May to August outdoor events/visits. Local History topics, no archaeological fieldwork undertaken.

Hampshire Field Club And Archaeological Society
President: Peter Roberts
Hon General Secretary: vacant
Hon Membership Secretary: Alison Deveson
email: alison@deveson.org.uk
The Society was founded principally to forward the study and appreciation of geology, natural history, archaeology and history within the county, and to encourage the preservation of buildings and other historic remains of importance.
website: www.fieldclub.hants.org
The Society holds lectures and an Annual Conference, publishes a newsletter twice yearly, and 'Hampshire Studies' annually. It
also has a library based in the Cope Collection at Southampton University's Hartley Library.

Hampshire Field Club And Archaeological Society: Archaeology Section
Chairman: Kay Ainsworth
Hon Secretary: Robin Iles Tel: 01962 848269
Newsletter Editor David Allen
Museums HQ, Chilcomb House, Bar End, Winchester SO23 8RD
email: musmda@hants.gov.uk
Arranges Winter lectures, Summer outings, Annual Conference. Newsletter in Spring and Autumn.

Hampshire Field Club And Archaeological Society: New Forest Section
Chairman: Mr Anthony Pasmore
Hon Secretary: Mrs R Cook, 01590 673962
'Kinsale', North Greenlands, Pennington, Lymington SO41 8BB
Meetings: Usually in Lyndhurst, annual excavation in the New Forest.

Hangers Archaeological Society
Chairman: Mr F J Potts Tel/Fax 01730 827374
Juniper House, Oakshot Hanger, Hawkley, Hampshire GU33 6LP
Secretary: Mrs Clair Baker
Oak House, Beech, Hawkley, Hampshire GU33 6LP
The Society has members interested in more fields of activity than it can cover by itself. Opportunities to assist or work with other local archaeological groups are welcomed. AGM in November.

Kingsclere Heritage Association
Contact: Keith Whiteman 01635 299460
25 Thorneley Road, Kingsclere, Newbury RG20 5RP
Chairman: Peter Geoff
Secretary: Mike Leach
Garden House, North Street, Kingsclere, Newbury RG20 5QY

Littleton Local History Group
Chairman: Dennis Holman
Secretary: Betty Allen
6 Rozelle Close, Littleton, Winchester SO22 6QP
Archives Officer: Mr R Sydenham
23 Lupin Gardens, Littleton, Winchester SO22 5AF
Researches the history of the parish of Littleton. Publishes research and holds two public meetings and two members' meetings per year.

Lower Test Valley Archaeological Study Group
Chairman: Phoebe Merrick 01794 513751

19 The Thicket, Romsey SO51 5SZ
Archaeology Section Leader: Steve Cooper
59 Stapleford Close, Romsey SO51 7HU
Public meetings on a monthly basis at King John's House, Romsey. Weekly workshops at Romsey Town Hall. The group includes 2 sub-sections: The Wellow History Society and The Nursling & Rownhams History Society.

North East Hants Historical And Archaeological Society
Chairman: Mr J Paddon, 01252 543023
36 Highview Road, Farnborough GU14 7PT
Secretary: Mrs Pam Taylor
Half Oak, Brooklands Road, Heath End, Farnham, Surrey GU9 9BS
www.hants.org.uk/nehhas
email nehhas@hantsweb.org.uk

Meetings: On Fridays, at the Community Centre, Farnborough. Workshops and Field Programme - an Iron Age site, Roman Roads and Centuriation.

Petersfield Area Historical Society

Chairman: Mr V Clarke
26 Pulens Lane, Sheet, Petersfield GU31 4DB, email clarkev@tiscali.co.uk
Secretary: Mrs G Clarke
Meetings: September - April on second Wednesday in the month at Herne Leisure Centre, Moggs Mead, Petersfield at 7.30 pm. Speakers on local and national history. Summer outings.

Porton Down CDE Conservation Group
Chairman: Frank Blewett
Archaeological Adviser: Dr David Ride, 01890 6l3376,
CDE, Porton Down, Salisbury SP4 OJQ

Somborne And District Society
Secretary: Wendy Hartley 01794 338742
Forge House, Winchester Road, Kings Somborne

Southampton City Museum Archaeological Society
Chairman: Sylvia Horlock
170 Howards Grove, Southampton
Secretary: Miss Sheila Thomson, 023 80 437100
51 Alfriston Gardens, Southampton SO19 8GB
Membership Secretary: Dr Richard Preston, 023 80 235602
12 Minster Court, 125 Paynes Road, Southampton SO15 3SR

Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society
Chairman: Mr Roger Hedge
Secretary: Mrs Rosie Voller, 023 80 473975
42 Hope Road, West End, Southampton SO30 3GF
www.hants.gov.uk/hias Registered Charity No. 276898
Meetings: 1st Mondays each month except Bank Holidays - regular lectures, excursions and practical work. Held at Hedge End Village Hall, St Johns Road, Hedge End, Southampton. All are welcome.

WARG: for Winchester archaeology and local history
Chairman: Dick Selwood 01962 853781 email: warg@ntcom.co.uk
c/o Hyde House, 75 Hyde Street, Winchester SO23 7DW
Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month from September through till May at Hyde House, usually at 7.30pm. Members' activities include field walking, work parties for the local museum service, plus sundry other archaeological projects. Newsletter 3 times a year. Come and join us!

Woolmer Forest Heritage Society
Chairman: Joan Martin, 01420 472743
Weald House, Forest Road, Whitehill, Hampshire GU35 9BA
Secretary: Mrs C Wain, 01420 472 329
The Haywain, Hollywater Road, Bordon GU35 0AD
email crbill3@aol.com
Meetings: Forest Community Centre, Pinehill Road, (Off Forest Road), Bordon - usually first Wednesday of the month - September to May at 7.30pm.