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7th May :
John Johnson -
"Temple of Amenhotep III "
 
2nd June :
Bill Shannon -
"Hadrian's Wall before Camdon"
 

 Welcome to the Wigan Archaeological Society

Our small but well-established group was formed in 1982.

We meet once a month in Wigan for lectures and discussions on topics of historical or archaeological interest. We have a coach trip in the summer and carry out fieldwork during the year (including excavations).

The aims of the society are:

  1. To expand the knowledge and awareness of our local, national and international heritage.
  2. Increase our understanding of the historical significance of the area.
  3. Provide a base for research and a resource for field projects within the area.

Over the years our society has carried out a number of field projects within the Wigan district. We are currently working to make the reports of these projects available on-line through the projects area of our web site.
 

Recent Additions

October - Q&A Section
Bankes and the Royal Society
 
October - Q&A Section
The Bankes Family
 
October - History of Wigan
Winstanley Hall and Estate
 
July - Q&A Section
Dutton's Farm
 

Monthly Meetings

The society meets at the Baden Powell Centre (District Scout HQ) in Greenough Street - on the first Wednesday of the month (except January and August). There is ample free parking around the back - admission is £3.00. The Baden Powell Centre is located at the bottom end of Greenough Street - on the right if approached from Hindley and the left if approached from Tesco's.