Hadrian's Wall Archaeology Forum.

The first Forum took place on the 20th June 2009 when some 85 persons took part in  what is hoped will be a series of annual day-conferences organised by the Archaeology Section of Durham County Council. 

The speakers at this, the 2009 Forum included:- Andrew Birley, Vindolanda Trust - Nick Hodgson, Tyne and Wear Museums Archaeology Dept. - Jacqui Huntley, English Heritage - Dr. Nigel Mills, Hadrian's Wall Heritage Ltd - Dr. Matthew Symonds, Independent Researcher and co-editor of the Hadrian's Wall Research Framework and  Tony Wilmott, English Heritage.

 The purpose of these annual forums is to bring the latest news of recent archaeological discoveries and research relating to Hadrian's Wall to a wider public. 

The information will not be confined to Hadrian's Wall but will also include the immediate hinterland and the Cumbrian Coast defences.

Hadrian's Wall Forum  2010. 

The 2010 Forum took place on Saturday 19th June at 09-30 and concluded at 4-30pm. The event again took place at the Queen's Hall in Hexham, Northumberland. 

The programme of the forum consisted of seven talks designed to appeal to anyone with an interest in "Wall Studies" as well as the professionals.  The subjects covered included the recent excavations at Newcastle, Benwell, Birdoswald and Vindolanda plus the series of geophysical surveys carried out at the outpost forts as well as the recently completed Hadrian's Wall Mapping Project and the new edition of the Hadrian's Wall map.

Enquiries and bookings:                                                                                                     The cost of the event was £15 and included refreshments. Tickets were on sale  through the Queen's Hall Box Office,  Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS Telephone:-01434 652477  E-mail :-boxoffice@queenshall.co.uk

For more information contact:- David Mason at Durham County Archaeologist,  The Archaeology Section, Durham County Council, The Rivergreen Centre, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1  5TS.

 Telephone:- 0191 370 8842.         E-mail:- david.mason@durham.gov.uk