Come and find out about the world of Medieval Monasteries and the links between the different organisations. £3 admission or free for members of Yate Archaeological Group (YaDAG).

Tony Roberts takes us through the recent archaeological work in Wick and Old Sodbury with evidence of activity from prehistoric times to the present day. £3 admission or free for Friends of Yate Archaeology Group.

Military archaeologist Phil Rowe delivers a presentation of the strategic siting of Medieval Castles in England based upon archaeological evidence. £3 admission or free for members of Yate Archaeological Group.

Cai Mason explores the footprint of Bath Abbey taking us through the history of the Abbey which was founded in the 7th century, and which may have occupied the site of an earlier pagan temple, through to the present day. £3 entry or free to YaDAG Members.

Event held at Yate Heritage Centre

Visitors are welcome to bring in their recent archaeological finds, artefacts or unusual objects from home for the experts from the  Portable Antiquities Scheme to identify. The event is led by the Portable Antiquities Scheme at Yate & district Heritage Centre.

The Portable Antiquities Scheme is a voluntary programme run by the UK Government to record increasing numbers of small finds  of archaeological interest found by members of the public.

Free Admission. Event held at Yate Heritage Centre

The second archaeology group online lecture is entitled "The case for preserving the dead - Prehistoric and Early Medieval Mummies in Scotland". David Etheridge of Bristol University examines excavations of mummified remains in northern Scotland the issues surrounding their display. Images of human remainswill feature in the display.

Join Yate Archaeological group on Zoom to hear Paul Thompson of the Museum of London take us through a Medieval Christmas brought to life with many of his extensive collection of Medieval related artefacts used as a history demonstrator. Many of you willl also recognise Paul in other guises at Yate Heritage Centre events and also plays St George at our St George Celebrations in August. Please book online for a Zoom link.

Jackie Carpenter bring to life the rich archaeology of one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean steeped in several different civilisations. Jackie focusses on the The Nuragi neolithic culture and their megalithic burial structures. 

This meeting is free and online, but donations are welcome. Contact us for the Zoom link.

TV's Cat Jarman will be tracing the history of the Viking at Repton who held a Winter camp there during 873-74 and exploring the evidence from the escavations which took place there in recent years. E-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for Zoom link.

David Aldred examines the history of The Holy Blood, which was the inspiration for Medieval pilgrims to visit Hailes Abbey in Gloucestershire from the 13th to the 16th century. £3 admission. Booking essential. Further details of the lecture will be released nearer the time.