If you have a particular enthusiasm, then we feel sure that there is a group in the area for people with a similar interest where you could delve deeper into your subject, while meeting friendly, helpful, enthusiastic members.
The contact details of some local archaeological and historical groups and societies, together with an indication of the activities undertaken by the group, are listed below (in alphabetic order by county). For further information about a group, or to join a group, please click on the appropriate link.
The details of specific events that have been organised by a group will be found on the Events page.
If a group would like to be included here and is a member of CBANW, we would like the appropriate Officer to contact the Secretary: cbanwsecretary@archaeologyuk.org, providing the contact details for your group, the website address and the activities that you would like highlighting. Please see listings below for examples.
If a group is not a member, why not join us by clicking on the ‘Membership page’ link below which will provide information about membership benefits, including being listed here, and how to join CBA NW.
Groups and societies further afield can be found through the several CBA area groups covering the remaining parts of England, and CBA Wales Cymru and Archaeology Scotland. CBA also works in Northern Ireland alongside our partners in the Northern Ireland Archaeology Forum, and information about groups in Northern Ireland can be obtained from this association. Links to the groups can be found on the main CBA site by clicking here https://new.archaeologyuk.org/join-a-cba-group/
Local Groups/Societies:
CROSS COUNTY
Pele Tower Research Group
Contact Details: ….david@prestwich.eu ……………………………………………………………… Main activities: …..The Group was established to study, research and create a better ………………………..understanding of Pele Towers and Tower Houses and their ……. ………………………..relationship to the defence of the North of England. ……………… Website: ……………Under Constructionn……..www…………..
CHESHIRE
Chester Archaeology Society
Contact Details: chesterarchaeologicalsociety@gmail.com …………………………………. Main activities: Monthly lectures from Autumn to Spring by expert speakers on a wide …………………… .range of topics ……………………………………………………………………….. …………………….Day and weekend excursions in the Summer on demand ……………. …………………….Fieldwork projects in collaboration with local professional ………….. …………………….organisations …………………………………………………………… …………………….Campaigning on local heritage issues …………….………………… …………………….Publication of a nationally renowned specialist journal ………………….. …………………….Publication of a twice-yearly newsletter ………………………………… …………………….Maintenance of its own library with a fine, wide-ranging collection of ……. ….. ……….. books ……………………………………………………………………………………. …………………… The events and facilities of the Society are open to the general public Website: ……… https://chesterarchaeolsoc.org.uk
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The Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society
Contact Details: .. alicelocalstudies@outlook.com …………………… ……………………… Main activities: …. Talks, publishing, historical research, site visits Website: …………… http://www.landcas.org.uk/index.html
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Weaverham History Society
Contact Details: ….history@weaverham.org.uk …………………………………………………… Main activities: …..Talks, fieldwork, historical , research, site visits, etc. ……. ……………. ……………………….. Monthly talks 2nd Tuesday of the month. In the Summer months a …………………………canal boat trip and a day’s outing to local historical sites………… Website: …………… www.history.weaverham.org.uk nnnn……..www…………..
GREATER MANCHESTER
Bury Archaeological Group
Contact Details:…. robert.huddart@ntlworld.com………………………………………………… Main activities: …. Historical research and fieldwork ………………………………… .. Facebook: ………… https://facebook.com/buryarchaeology/….
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GLAS (Glossopdale and Longdendale Archaeology Society)
Contact Details: … rogerhargreaves20@gmail.com …………………………………………… Main activities: …. monthly meetings with speakers, and fieldwork – field walks, ……………………….. excavations, conservation …………………………….. ……………….. Facebook: ………… https://www.facebook.com/GlossopArchaeology ……………………… Website: ……………http://www.glossoparchaeology.org
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Holcombe Moor Heritage Group
Contact Details:… hmhg_chair@btinternet.com ……………………………………………………. Main activities: ….Fieldwork, historical research, site visits, talks, etc.………………….. Twitter: …………… https://www.twitter.com/holcombemoor ………………………………….. Instagram: ………. https://www. instagram.com/holcombemoorheritagegroup ….. Facebook: …………https://facebook.com/holcombemoorheritagegroup/………………… Website: ………….. https://holcombemoorheritagegroup.org: …
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Manchester Region Industrial Society
Contact Details: … info@mrias.co.uk ……………………………………………………………….. Main activities: …. The society aims to advance education of the public in the subject of ………………………..industrial archaeology. We are interested in: ………………………..Developing a greater understanding of the industrial history and ………………………..archaeology of the Manchester region of England ………………………..Recording, interpreting and where possible preserving the physical ………………………..remains of industrial artefacts and sites in their social, cultural and ………………………..historical contexts. ………………………………………….. ………………………..Promotion and research into the industrial history & archaeology of ………………………..the Manchester region of England……………………. ………………………. ………………………. Our passions are the history of industry, technology and transport. Facebook: ………… https://www.facebook.com/oldstuff.history/ ……………………….. Website: ………….. www.mrias.co.uk
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Saddleworth Historical Society
Contact Details: …Mikebuckley@saddleworth.net ……………………………………………….. Main activities: ….To promote an interest in the history of Saddleworth………………….. ………………………. To document this history ………………………………………………………… ………………………. To facilitate research into the history of Saddleworth ………………… ………………………. To maintain an archive relating to the history of Saddleworth ………………………. Monthly lectures of local and regional historical interest ………………………. Quarterly bulletin with articles of local interest and research ……………………… . Publishing and selling books and pamphlets on Saddleworth ………………………..Maintaining an extensive archive of of historical material………. Website: ………….. https://www.saddleworth-historical-society.org.uk
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SMART (South Manchester Archaeology Research Team)
Contact Details: … smart.archaeology2016@gmail.com…………………………………………… Main activities: …. Fieldwork, historical research, site visits ………………………………… ………………………. We hold monthly talks, which are open to non-members, and .. ………………………. meetings on the last Thursday of the month. ….. ……………….. Facebook: ………… https://www.facebook.com/southmanchesterarchaeology/ ………. Website: ………….. https://southmanchesterarchaeology.wordpress.com
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STAG (South Trafford Archaeology Group)
Contact Details: … stag.archaeology@outlook.com………………….. …………………………… Main activities: …. Regular evening meetings on the fourth Friday of the month, field .. ………………………..trips, historic buildings surveys, excavations, day schools, courses Twitter:……………. @StagArchaeology ……………………………….. ………………………. Website: ………….. https://stagarchaeologymanchester.wordpress.com
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Tameside Archaeological Society
Contact Details: … mandkrigby@talktalk.net…………………………………………………………. Main activities: …. Fieldwork, survey work, site visits ………………………………… .. Facebook: ………… https://www.facebook.com/tamesidearchaeology………………………. Twitter: …………… www.twitter.com/@Tasarch5 …………………………………………………… Website: ………….. www.tas-archaeology.org.uk
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Wigan Archaeological Society
Contact Details: … Contact through website…………………………………………………………. Main activities: …. Fieldwork, historical research, site visits ………………………………… .. Facebook: ………… https://www.facebook.com/TheWiganArchSoc ………………………. Website: ………….. www.wiganarchsoc.co.uk
LANCASHIRE
Chorley Historical and Archaeological Society
Contact Details: … contact@chorleyhistorysociety.co.uk……………………. …………………. Main activities: …. Talks, fieldwork, historical research, site visits …………………………….. Website: ………….. http://www.chorleyhistorysociety.co.uk
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Friends of Pendle Heritage – Pendle Archaeology Group
Contact Details: … info@foph.co.uk ………………………… …………………… …………………. Main activities: …. Talks, fieldwork, historical research, site visits …………………………….. Website: ………….. www.foph.co.uk
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Lancashire Archaeological Society
Contact Details: .. lancsarchsoc@gmail.com ………………………………………………………… Main activities: ….An annual programme of talks on archaeological topics, and summer ……………………… excursions to places of historical/archaeological interest. We hold
……………………… our talks on the third Friday of the month either in person or by
……………………… Zoom. Details of our future and past activities can be found on both
……………………… our website and our Facebook page.
Facebook: ………. www.facebook.com/groups/2051771608212383/
Website: ………… https://lancsarchaeologicalsociety.wordpress.com
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The Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society
Contact Details: … alicelocalstudies@outlook.com …………………….. ………………………. Main activities: …. Talks, publishing, historical research, site visits Website: …………… http://www.landcas.org.uk/index.html
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Lancaster and District Heritage Group
Contact Details: … andrew.ldhgsecretary@gmail.com………………………………………….. Main activities: …. Talks, fieldwork, historical research, site visits……………………. Website:…………… http://lancasterheritage.org.uk………………………………………………….. Facebook: ………… www.facebook.com/Lancaster-and-District-Heritage-Group-1504785679759945/
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Lancaster Archaeological and Historical Society
Contact Details: ….. clark4be@btinternet.com ………………………………………………….. Main activities: …… Talks, fieldwork, annual research publication, newsletters, historical ………………………… research, site visits ………………………………………………………………… Website: ……………. https://lahs.archaeologyuk.org
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Wyre Archaeology
Contact Details: ….. secwya@gmail.com …………………………………………………………… Main activities: . …. In the West and North of Lancashire, field work, occasional ………………………… talks/guest speakers, local research ……………………… ………………. Facebook…………… https://www.facebook.com/wyre-archaeology-group ……………. Website: ……………. www.wyrearchaeology.org.uk ……………
MERSEYSIDE
Merseyside Archaeological Society
Contact Details: … MerseyArchSoc@gmail.com……………………………………………………... Main activities: ….Talks, fieldwork, historical research publication, site visits, etc….. ,……… ………………. Monthly talks in the Winter, Autumn and Spring, with Summer field ………………………..trips ………………………………………………………………………………….. Website: ……………https://www.merseysidearchsoc.com/
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Wirral Archaeology CIC
Contact Details: … wirralarchaeology@gmail.com . ……………………………………….. Website: ……………www.wirralarchaeology.org
ADDITIONAL AREAS
Appleby Archaeology Group
Contact Details: … administrat0r@applebyarchaeology.org.uk ………………………………… Main activities: …. Talks, fieldwork, historical research, site visits …………………………….. Website: ………….. https://applebyarchaeology.org.uk
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West Cumbria Archaeological Society
Contact Details: … westcumbriaas@gmail.com ………………………………………………… Main activities: …. Winter talk season hopefully restarting in October 2021. ……………………… ..Field work as part of our lottery funded project TBC.……………………. Website:…………… https://www.westcumbriaarchaeology.org …………………………… Facebook: ………… https://www.facebook.com/people/West-Cumbria-Archaeological-Society/100057596373662/
Council for British Archaeology North West 
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