Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne (SANT)

16/07/2026

Bookable event | Last minute availability for Non Members- join the Society for a visit to Roman Army Museum and Magna Fort.

We'll visit the latest excavation, showcasing the remains of the fort's Praetorium. We'll also chat about the impact of climate change on buried archaeology on a World Heritage Site.

Book before the 18th of this month to secure a spot!

16/09/2025

Monthly Talk | Join us on Wednesday 24th September at 6pm for our monthly talk, this time by Jane Harrison.

Jane will be talking about excavations in the Coquet valley, which revealed a fantastic Early Middle Anglo Saxon site with ample evidence for textile making.

Out talks are in person, on the last Wednesday of each month, in Lecture Theatre 2 of the Herschel Building at Newcastle University. To attend on Zoom you need to become a member by joining on our website!

See you online or in person!

11/09/2025

Partner Event| Are you curious about the relationship between archaeology and the media, in particular Roman Archaeology?

The Roman Frontiers ECR network, in collaboration with the Roman Provincial Interest group, has organised a FREE event with five great panellists to answer all the questions you might have. Panellists are Rose Ferraby, Tristan Hughes, Kristina Killgrove, Chelsea Gardner and Flint Dibble.

The event will take place online on the 23rd September at 5pm GMT. Book by registering on Eventbrite below: spaces are limited!

In this free workshop, we will explore the world of public archaeology and the media, with the help of five expert panelists: -Dr Chelsea A. M. Gardner: Chelsea is an Associate Professor of Ancient…

11/06/2025

What better way to spend a summer evening!

Society members and friends have enjoyed a sunny walk through the Ouseburn with Mike Greatbatch, exploring the lives of those buried at the Ballast Hill Burial Grounds, to the site where we heard from Dr Myra Giesen, Newcastle University lead of the ongoing project to rediscover, record and reimagine the Ballast Hills Burial Ground.

All ending in the lovely Brinkburn Brewery with special performances from Beneath This Ground - a collaboration between poet Harry Gallagher and folk musicians Marina Dodgson and Maurice Condie, which begins to tell the story of Ballast Hills Burial Ground in words and music.

Fabulous.

To read more about the Ballast Hill Burial Ground Project, and how you can get involved, go to: https://blogs.ncl.ac.uk/ballast-hills/

29/05/2025

Last chance to book the Society of Antiquaries Summer Social!
*Ballast Hills Burial Ground and Brinkburn Brewery*

⏰When? Wednesday 11 June 2025, 5.30-11.00

🎯Where? Meet at 5.00pm at The Ship Inn at bottom of Stepney Bank/north end of Lime Street. Vehicle parking, bus and metro stops are all close by.

🙋‍♂️What? Mike Greatbatch will lead a short walk through the Ouseburn, telling of the lives of Ouseburn residents who are buried at Ballast Hills to illustrate the significance of the site both for dissenters and the working poor.

We will end the walk at Ballast Hills Burial Ground where Dr. Myra Giesen will present on the project she is leading, shaping a deeper understanding of the burial ground.

We will then head to Brinkburn Brewery, just opposite the Burial Ground, to enjoy a light buffet and performances by Phoenix Folk and poet Harry Gallagher/

💸How much? £22

All welcome, consider joining the society, and book your place here TODAY before all tickets go:

We will meet at 5.00pm at The Ship Inn at bottom of Stepney Bank/north end of Lime Street. Vehicle parking, bus and metro stops are all close by.

30/04/2025

A fascinating talk tonight about the life and lives of and within Newcastle Gaol!

The Society has monthly talks, social events and opportunities for volunteerings and most importantly, it is home to a bunch of incredibly expert members who you just need to meet if you are studying archaeology, heritage of history.

Join us on our website- reduced membership for students!

29/04/2025

Monthly talk | The ghosts of Newcastle Gaol, bringing a Victorian prison back to life

https://newcastlegaol.co.uk/

Join the Society for an evening with Dr. Patrick Low and Dr. Shane McCorristine, learning about the history of Newcastle Gaol, founded in 1828 and demolished 100 years ago! Discover the history of its inmates, and of the building itself.

Talk will be Wednesday 30th April at 6pm, Lecture Theatre 2, Herschel building at Newcastle University.
Before you join us for the talk, consider joining the society!

Discover the history of Newcastle Upon Tyne's lost gaol. From executions to extraordinary escapes and from punishments to prisoners find out the fascinating stories behind this short lived institution.

18/03/2025

Monthly talk | Uncovering Roman Carlisle

On the 26th March, join the Society of Antiquaries at 6pm at Newcastle University- Hershel Building, Lecture room 2, for a talk about the Uncovering Roman Carlisle project. They came, they dug in the Cricket Grounds, they found more than they bargained for, and now we have another great excavation an volunteer opportunity on Hadrian's Wall.

All welcome, but consider becoming a member first! Apply here:
https://www.newcastle-antiquaries.org.uk/index.php?pageId=771

25/09/2024

***NEW DATE***

Please join us for our first Postgraduate Research Conference to hear highlights of new research from postgraduates studying in the North-East.

This will be held on 1 February 2025 at Newcastle University. Tickets are FREE but must be booked at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-society-of-antiquaries-of-newcastle-upon-tyne-pgr-conference-tickets-1015236388367?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail

31/07/2024

***POSTPONED*** Unfortunately, we have had to postpone this event. We are looking to arrange a new date as soon as possible.

Our first postgraduate research conference, bringing together new research on the history and archaeology of North East England!