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Updated
Oct 18 new lecture programme
History of NCAS documents/history-of-ncas.pdf
Recent Outings
Helensburgh Library NCAS winter display 2016/17.
The impressive Pictish Stones at Meigle and then on to the Roman fort at Ardoch with its array of defensive earth work ditches.
Thank you to everyone who came along to see us at Helensburgh and Cove. Lots of interest from plenty of people.
Military recording project underway
Reports available:
- Rosneath Cold War Gun Site
- South Ailey Kilcreggan Anti Aircraft site
Auchendrain Excursion Saturday 25th June
A great day out.
Come to the lectures or excursions before committing to society membership.
If you have friends that may be interested then bring them along as well.
It's time to start discovering the wide breadth of archaeology in the Clyde Area.
 NCAS was formed in the summer of 2013. Tam Ward and Sandra Kelly from the Biggar Archaeology Group held a series of public meetings in the Victoria Halls Helensburgh to guage public support to form an archaeological group in the area. From this meeting a steering group was formed to plan ideas for a further public meeting. At this public meeting the name was agreed and members of a committee were elected. A first year programme for excursions and lectures was developed and is now as published on this site. |
 First site visit Ben Bouie visit. Walking the ploughed forestry furrows looking for evidence of the past. This area shows evidence of ancient fire sites and cannel coal. |
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 Kilmartin Excursion The group all congregate around a cairn site in Kilmartin Glen to discuss the wealth of sites. Further information available under excursions. |
 Lets help to develop Scotlands story from pre history, neolithic, iron age, bronze age and the roman occupations. |
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 Antonine wall Group excursion to the remains of the impressive Roman wall defences. |
 Carman Hill Excursion Trip to Carman hill. Investigating Dark Age or Early Historic age hill fort and hut rings. We then looked at the area used as livestock fair and enclosures before heading back past some bomb craters. Another fabulous day. |
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Any objects secured will be dealt with under Scottish law of Bona Vacantia and reported to the Treasure Trove Panel.
Area of interest :
Alexandria, Arrochar, Balloch, Bowling, Cardross, Clynder, Coulport, Cove, Dumbarton, Finnart, Garelochhead , Helensburgh, Inverbeg, Kilcreggan Luss, Mambeg Old Portincaple, Kilpatrick, Rahane, Rhu, Rosneath, Shandon, Tarbet, Whistlefield.
Archaeology of the North Clyde Area
Newly formed friendly group
Enjoying learning about local archaeology.
Understanding field work engaging in excavation and recording .
Programme of lectures from various guest speakers
