Tuesday 11th February 2025. “What does The Portable Antiquities Scheme tell us about The Dykes” (Wat’s and Offa’s Dyke) is our next illustrated talk organised by CADVAS. This presentation will be delivered by Pauline Clarke, who is a PHD researcher with The University of Chester, having recently completed both her BA (Hons) and MA there. She has a particular interest in material culture, and how it can demonstrate change (or not) in borderlands in the Anglo-Saxon period. She has recently published a review of the PAS finds from Cheshire for that period. Plus has co-authored and written several books on Medieval history.
Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) is a voluntary scheme for the recording of archaeological objects found by members of the public in England and Wales. It was introduced in Wales in March 1999. The core function of PAS Cymru is to create high quality records of archaeological finds made by members of the public and to make this information publicly accessible. The scheme encourages the reporting of archaeological items found by metal detectorists and other members of the public in England and Wales which are not covered by the Treasure Act 1996. Thousands of objects are discovered by metal detectorists in Wales each year, including 20-30 items declared as Treasure.
Source(s):
(1) Portable Antiquities Scheme in Wales (PAS Cymru) https://museum.wales/portable-antiquities-scheme-in-wales/.
(2) Portable Antiquities – Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust https://www.cpat.org.uk/curatorial-services/heritage-management/portable-antiquities/.
(3) Role and Aims of PAS Cymru | Museum Wales https://museum.wales/portable-antiquities-scheme-in-wales-role/.
The talk will start at 7.00pm with refreshments available from 6.30pm onwards, at Carrog Village Hall. LL21 9AS
