Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society
Cumberland and Westmorland
Antiquarian and Archaeological Society
Promoting history and archaeology in Cumbria
Cumberland and Westmorland
Antiquarian and Archaeological Society
Promoting history and archaeology in Cumbria
The Memoirs of Sir Daniel Fleming
A new record series volume by Scott Sowerby and Noah McCormack
The impact of motor transport on Westmorland c 1900-1939
A new publication authored by Jean Turnbull and covering the development of roads and opportunities created by the growth in motor transport.
A Cult Centre on Rome's North-West Frontier
This publication is a report on the 1870 excavation at the Roman fort at Maryport
A County of Refuge
This well-illustrated book examines Cumbria's response to the refugee crisis of the 1930s and early 1940s
Natural Awakenings : Early Naturalists in Lakeland
Examines the lives of eleven Lakeland naturalists who were active before 1800 AD
The Religious Census of Cumbria 1851
A new joint publication by CWAAS and The Surtees Society
NOTICE:
Due to Covid-19 many events are being cancelled. We will update items as we are made aware of changes, but please check with the organisers before attending any event.
CWAAS Online Lecture Series (CWAAS members only)
Dr Fiona Edmonds The Royal Meeting of 927 and the Cumbrian kingdom
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Free guided urban walk: Wigton - CWAAS members only
For more information and details of how to apply for reserve list places, please click the read more link below.
Read More ...External Grants
The Society continues making grants to external organisations. For further details click the button below.
Read More..Cumbria Prehistory Resource
CWAAS has produced this learning resource to help you explore Cumbria's Prehistory with your learners and support the teaching of Cumbrian prehistory in your school.
Read More..Research and Grants
The Society have a grant fund to assist further research in Cumbria. Find out more from the Grants section.
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We publish a Newsletter three times a year.
The current (Summer 2021) contents include:
- President’s Letter 2
- Editor’s Farewell 3
- Meet Christopher Donaldson 3
- Old Appleby and Ormside Walk 4
- The Bainbrigg Stones, Appleby 5
- The Roman Road Verges at Warcop 6
- Birdoswald Sunk and Torpedoed 7
- Sir Walter Scott’s 250th Birthday 8
- Book News 9-10
and more ....
Members of the society have access to all editions of the newsletter. Non members will be able to view issues that are more than one year old.
Read MoreIt is advisable to check the current situation before attending any event.