Exploring and Preserving Hampshire’s Heritage
Since 1885, the Hampshire Field Club and Archaeological Society has been exploring, studying, documenting and fighting to preserve the county’s rich environment and heritage.
Now founded on four sections of specialised interest: Archaeology, Historic Buildings, Landscape and Local History, the Society realises its objectives through publications, organised events, research, grant awards and partnerships with other organisations.
At the core of the Society is its extensive Library of articles, field reports, monographs and scientific papers on the archaeology, history, geology and natural history of the county.
This collection uniquely captures the historical essence of Hampshire and represents an invaluable contribution to the records of the county’s heritage.
Membership brings a range of benefits including lectures, site visits, privileged access to the Society’s publications and the opportunity to join in the activities of members focused on special areas of interest.
Members can also create and submit their own material for publication, or collaborate with others in study and research to help further the aims of the Society.
Specialist Sections
Archaeology
Explore Hampshire’s rich and varied past by hearing about sites, excavations and discoveries, both large and small
Local History
Discover more about people and places in the past, what was achieved, and how it shaped the world in which we live.
Historic Buildings
Examine Hampshire’s architectural heritage, celebrating centuries of craftsmanship.
Landscape
View the ever-changing nature of Hampshire’s coast and countryside, shaped by so many dynamic forces.
On-Line Library
In our on-line library you can access our publications extending from the first volume of the Hampshire Field Club Proceedings 1885.
This unique collection includes thousands of pages of science, archaeology, history and geography, with illustrations, drawings and photographs.
There is a range of publication styles, including Collections, Compendiums, Monographs and Newsletters
The library incorporates all but our latest publications; our most recent publications are available for purchase in our on-line book shop.
Topical Programmes
The Field Club instigates or supports a number of programmes to further its aims of bringing aspects of Hampshire history to a wide audience.
Medieval Graffiti explores the fascinating and often overlooked marks left by people in buildings both religious and secular, offering new insights into medieval and later life.
Celebrating Hampshire’s Historians explores the lives and work of more than 200 individuals who have contributed to our understanding of the county’s past.
Off the Beaten Track provides pointers to sites and features which might otherwise pass you by.
Membership
Membership rates are £30 for one person or £35 for two people at the same address. This will bring you a Spring and Autumn Newsletter, and the annual journal Hampshire Studies, post-free, as soon as it’s published (usually in November). The student rate for this package is £22.
Those who do not want Hampshire Studies can pay £15 for one person or £20 for two people at the same address; the student rate is £12.
Anyone joining between 1st October and 31st December will have these 3 months free, in addition to a membership for the following year.
All members can attend any Field Club event, subject to the arrangements put in place by the appropriate Section. They also receive substantial discounts on most Society publications.
Latest News
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Taming Danebury’s Defences
Whenever I see the Field Club’s Facebook banner (above) – a sparkling panorama of Danebury Hillfort’s east gate, it reminds me that it no longer looks anything like that today. Irrepressible nature, the decay of wooden steps and creation of a mountain bike scar have resulted in a messy picture that doesn’t show the Iron…
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Museums under threat?
Budgetary cuts have been a feature of the Hampshire Cultural Trust ever since it was created in 2014 and archaeology and local history have been hit hard. Following the closure of Westbury Manor Museum, Fareham, in 2024, the existential spotlight is now (July 2026) focused on the Curtis Museum, Alton and Andover Museum and the Museum of the Iron…
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Iron Age chariot fittings go on show
Back in April 2026, we heard from the Hampshire Cultural Trust that the St Mary Bourne Iron Age chariot fittings that we helped to purchase in 2023, were about to go on display at the Museum of the Iron Age, Andover. At the same time, the ‘Bullington Brooch’, an unusual item of chariot horse harness, recently donated to the Trust, would…
Officers
Roger Nicklin
Treasurer
Contact Roger
Dave Allen
Chairman Editorial Board
Professor Tony King
Copy Editor Hampshire Studies
Editorial Board
Dave Allen BSc, FSA (Chairman)
Prof Tony King BA, PhD, FSA, FRAI (Copy Editor)
Jane King BA
Andy Russel BA, PhD, MIFA
Dick Selwood BA, MA
Tom Watson MA, PhD