Return to the home pageThe Glossop & Longdendale Archaeology Society was formed in June 2006 and has members from across the High Peak.
GLAS is an independent voluntary association whose aim is to involve local residents of Glossop and Longdendale in the exploration, sharing and dissemination of knowledge of the archaeology and history of Glossop, Derbyshire and the surrounding district.
GLAS aims to enable sites of potential archaeological or historical importance to be identified and help to protect and preserve them before they are endangered or destroyed. We also look to provide information on potential and existing archaeological and historical sites to be used for general local appreciation and education and to help influence any local development of Glossop and the surrounding area.
Membership is open to all ages and a membership fee is payable on joining, under 18 year olds are free. We also welcome visitors to our meetings.
We meet at the Rose Green Working Men’s Club on the first Tuesday of each month (excluding August) at 7:30pm and enjoy a variety of speakers followed by a short society meeting. Previous talks have including subjects such as the geology of the Peak District, archaeology of the Orkneys, together with local archaeology including previous excavations of the Melandra Fort (Gamesley), local Holloways and track ways and activities by neighbouring archaeological societies.
Many of our members are involved in local digs and activities including the Mellor Project, excavations at Iron Tongue and Buckton Castle (Carrbrook). GLAS is also a member of the Greater Manchester Archaeology Federation.
To join GLAS please come along to a meeting or please contact us for further information.
Annual membership fee £5.00 (subject to change for 2010/2011)
Meeting cost for members £1.00 per person
Visitors to meetings £2.50 per person
Under 18 years old are free
For further details please contact Roger Hargreaves by clicking here to send an e-mail.
Return to the home pagePage last updated: 5 September 2011.