National Winners British Archaeological Awards 
Over 50 years of active archaeology in West Yorkshire
The Society actively studies, explores
and records the archaeology of the Huddersfield area. It has been doing
so since 1956, covering pre-history, the Roman and mediaeval periods and
the archaeology of the recent past.
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A Winter Lecture Series is held on the first Friday
of each month from October to March, attracting speakers from the top-rank
of professional archaeologists and researchers. The illustrated talks
are usually held at the Town Hall, Huddersfield; non-members
are welcome.
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The Society publishes occasional books and reports on work done and a regular Newsletter is issued free to members.
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As well as research and excavation work, the Society
organises excursions and social activities. It has a library of specialist
books and an extensive archive of the Society’s archaeological activities
over the past 50 years. New members are encouraged to be involved in all the Society's activities; including exploration and excavations.
CAN YOU HELP?
Slack Roman fort 1968-69 - can you help?
The Huddersfield & District Archaeological Society has completed two seasons of excavation in the vicus of Slack Roman fort at Outlane near Huddersfield in 2007 and 2008. (See 'Latest News' page.)
As part of a final report the Society is attempting to complete a review of the unpublished excavations at Slack directed by Brian Hartley in 1968-69 as rescue archaeology in advance of the construction of the M62 motorway.
Part of Brian Hartley's archive survives and there is a reference to “the pottery lady” who was working on the pottery dating and drawings as late as 1990. Kay Hartley has been unable to identify the unnamed person but she confirms that it was not Brenda Dickinson.
If you have any knowledge of the Slack excavations in 1968-69 and think that you might be able to identify “the pottery lady”, please contact the HDAS Fieldwork Coordinator Granville Clay at claygran@aol.com
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