We have documentary evidence that there was once a friary somewhere in the vicinity of the Holy Trinity Church, Haddington…Continue readingArchaeology: Did we find find Haddington’s Franciscan Friary?
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Volunteers from the Society joined forces with the Edinburgh Archaeology Field Society to undertake a geophysical survey around the remains…Continue readingGeophysics Survey at Papple Steading, near Garvald
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How well do you know Haddington?
Test your knowledge of the town to identify the location of Brook’s tea shop and warehouse from this old bill…Continue readingHow well do you know Haddington?
We are pleased to announce the programme for 2023-24. All talks will be held in the West Church Sanctuary, Court…Continue readingProgramme of Talks for 2023-24
20th April 2023 Membership numbers 88 Average attendance and guests 34 + 6 Membership numbers remain steady, and the average…Continue readingConvenor’s Report Season 2022-23
Mystery carvings came from the Holy Trinity Church, Edinburgh There is also an interesting youtube presentation on the architecture of…Continue readingMystery carvings came from dismantled royal church
Presented by Dr Amy Blakeway. Amy is a Senior Lecturer in Scottish History at the University of St Andrews. She…Continue readingLieutenants and Loyalty: How did Mary, Queen of Scots rule Scotland from an English prison?
by Victoria Brown (Education Manager, National Mining Museum, Newtongrange) – 16 March 2023 Victoria began by outlining the huge scale…Continue readingA Mine of Information: Coal Mining in East Lothian
The Cockenzie Waggonway team do some amazing work around the county. Check out these videos of their recent walkover surveys…Continue readingInteresting Industrial Remains in Gifford
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The Traprain Law Hoard
If you can get hold of a copy of Current Archaeology from Dec 22 its well worth a read. A…Continue readingThe Traprain Law Hoard