Archives
The Society is steadily organising and digitising its extensive archives from the past 60+ years. The bulk of the written archives and thousands of digital photographs have now been lodged at the Heritage Quay, University of Huddersfield. They have been integrated into their excellent archive library.
To find the HDAS page on the Heritage Quay website, click here –
Advice and tips on how to access the HDAS archive can be found by clicking here –
Videos
HDAS AND THE HONLEY WOOD EXCAVATION 2017
David Cockman’s video of the excavation and discoveries made in the ancient Honley Wood during the winter of 2016 – 17
HDAS AND THE CASTLESHAW TO SLACK ROMAN ROAD
THE STORY OF THE 40 YEAR SEARCH FOR A MAJOR ROMAN MILITARY WAY ACROSS THE YORKSHIRE PENNINES
David Cockman’s videos outline the epic search for the route of a Roman road that successfully challenged all previous expectations:
Click above to view archive footage of the HDAS search for the Roman road.
An invaluable record compiled by HDAS member Brian Howcroft from his
visual recording of the early work done to find the road.
All the theories, clues, disappointments and, eventually, triumphant discoveries.
HDAS AND THE WORLOW DIGS 1983-1986
A CONCISE EXPLANATION BY DAVID COCKMAN OF WHAT HDAS WAS LOOKING FOR AT WORLOW AND WHAT WAS FOUND.
The contemporary film record by Brian Howcroft is above.
THE STORY OF THE AWARD WINNING HDAS EXCAVATION OF A MEDIAEVAL IRON MAKING SITE
Another rewarding video by David Cockman