Members morning with two talks starting at 11am until 12.30pm.
In person only. Guest attendees welcome.
There is an option to book a buffet lunch from 12.30pm (see below).
Venue: Conservatory Room at St George’s Centre, 60 Great George Street, LEEDS, LS1 3DL https://stgeorgescentreleeds.org.uk/
The entrance is through the gates to the left of the St George's Church steps.
It’s a 5 minute walk from Josephs Well carpark, still available to use on Saturdays.
It’s a 13 minute walk from the railway station.
Simon Campbell-Skelling
‘Prehistory under siege: The threatened prehistoric landscape of North West Leeds’
Clayton Wood and its neighbour, tiny Iveson Wood, are relatively little known woodlands in North West Leeds. Not only are they important environmental sites but also contain rare urban survivals of Bronze Age and later prehistoric settlements and field systems. There are two known scheduled sites in the area but also suggestions of a wider prehistoric landscape extending far beyond the boundaries of the scheduled areas. Worryingly, both the scheduled sites and the wider area face significant threats from development and damage by the public. This talk will focus on what is known of the site, what evidence there is for wider prehistoric settlement and suggestions for further research.
Paula Ware
‘Small Sites with Exceptional Results: How commercial archaeology contributes to archaeological research’
The talk will illustrate with examples of sites throughout Yorkshire where archaeological excavation has contributed to our understanding and with collaboration with academic institutions provided results of reginal. National and International significance. Many of the sites were originally not considered more than ‘standard rural sites’ but it is often the earlier deposits that provide the compelling evidence that leads us to reconsider many aspects of Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age societies. The advancement of scientific dating and DNA analysis provides us with tighter chronologies and insights into movement of populations.
It will be helpful to know if you will be attending the talks to help plan the room space, thank you.
Optional Buffet Lunch 12.30 – 1.30pm to book:
If you would like join in a cold buffet lunch please confirm your booking via emailing prehist@yahs.org.uk by 1st May at the latest. Please note if you have any special dietary requirements. Cost £7 – to be paid by cash on the day.