Saturday 9th May 2026 – Medieval Clun and Museum tour. Meet at the highest part of the castle at 2pm. Nigel Baker will lead the group around the castle and provide some fascinating insight into its construction and history. He will then walk the group into town, pointing out the borough defences and the borough’s original layout. The walk will conclude at the town museum for a look at its local history collection. There is no cost to enter the museum, but donations would be welcomed! (As the climb up the castle is quite steep, please could those who might not be able to manage it wait by the bowling green at the base of the castle and Nigel will meet you there once the group descends.) Please note: Do NOT park at the castle carpark – this is very small and intended just for castle visitors. Please park at the larger free carpark north of the town at the Memorial Hall and walk to castle (it is not far
and an easy walk). Here is the Google maps link to the Memorial Hall carpark: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MvR4BCaJ7N Meet at 2.00pm at the highest part of Clun Castle, Newport Street, Clun, SY7 8JT
Saturday 11th April 2026 – All Saints Church, Claverley, WV5 7DT
Saturday 11th April 2026 – All Saints Church, Claverley, WV5 7DT. Meet at 2.30pm at the main entrance of the church for a self-guided tour around this 13th century church, famous for its medieval wall paintings, often referred to as England’s Bayeux Tapestry. Also of interest is a Saxon font, alabaster slabs, 15th century roof, and the grave of a Battle of Waterloo veteran. Parking in the village is limited so please park at the Red Lion Public House and walk over to the church (20 metres). There is no cost to enter the church, but donations would be welcomed!
Saturday 14th March 2026 – Buildwas Abbey – History and Archaeology
Saturday 14th March 2026 – Buildwas Abbey – History and Archaeology by Simon Turk. Simon is a volunteer at Buildwas Abbey and his talk will begin with an overview of the abbey’s history, its monuments and then move on to the water engineering works and Abbot’s House tree ring dating surveys undertaken in recent years, shedding more light on the history of this fascinating institution. 2.30pm, at The Gateway, Chester Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1NB (This talk has been re-arranged from the 10th January)
Our Newsletter Editor, Chris Clarke, will also give a brief talk about the new SAHS “Photogenic Shropshire” project which will involve members in taking photographs of designated heritage assets within the county and uploading them onto Historic England’s website.
Shropshire Archaeology & History 