Maritime Archaeology

Dorford Centre, Dorchester, DT1 1RR
Saturday 31st October 2026
A half-day event about Maritime Archaeology, which will include speakers from Historic England and Bournemouth University.   
We will be looking at the discovery, recording and protection of undersea sites in our area and also at heritage crime. Wrecks give an insight of past trade and the importance of harbours will be examined. Light refreshments will be provided.
The lectures include:
The new Marine Historic Environment Record.  Hefin Meara, Historic England.
Heritage Crime.  Paul Jeffery, Historic England.
The Earl of Abergavenny, a Dorset Scheduled site.  Terry Newman, Historic England.
Salcombe's Mystery Wreck. Dave Parham, Bournemouth University.
A Medieval Wreck. Tom Cousins, Bournemouth University.
Dorset Harbours in the 15th Century.  Mark Forrest
Other participants may be announced.
50+ tickets available
Price

Ticket price
£20.00 - £25.00