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New talk report added
The report on the talk ‘Uncovering Roman Carlisle 2025 – excavation of the Roman Villa at Carlisle Cricket Club’, by Nick Henderson, has now been added to the website.See November talks.
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New diary events added
Diary events for January, February and March 2026 have been added to the website.For more information see the diary page
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New talk report added
The report on the talk ‘The history of the Marske Estate and some local comparisons’ given by Stephen Clark, has now been added to the website. See October talks.
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Next talk Tuesday 11th November 2025
7:30pm ZOOM ONLY Excavation of the Roman Villa at Carlisle Cricket Club – for more details see the Events page
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SWAAG Christmas Social update
The diary entry for the SWAAG Christmas social at Marrick Priory has been updated. More information here.
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New Walk Report added – copper mining in Middleton Tyas
Just added to the SWAAG website is our report on the August walk led by Jane Harrison around Middleton Tyas looking at evidence of copper mining in the area.
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New talk report added
The report on the talk ‘Marie Hartley’ given by Sue Nicholson, has now been added to the website. See September talks.
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Saturday 27th September
Guided Walk – Visiting Bronze Age, Iron Age and Viking Settlements on Bellerby Moor. Led by Mike Woods. Meet at SE 082 937 on Grinton – Leyburn Rd; 10am for 10.15am start Further details on the Events page.
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Talk Tuesday 9th September
Our next regular monthly talk is this coming Tuesday, 9th September, 7.30pm, in Fremington Village Hall, aka Fremington Sunday School. Long-standing member Sue Nicholson will talk about Marie Hartley and her collection in the Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes, providing a fascinating … Continue reading
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Jul – Mining on and around Grinton Moor
Mining on and around Grinton Moor a walk led by Alan & Judith Mills (Saturday 19th July)
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