The Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology
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The Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology

The SPMA was founded in 1966 with the aim of promoting the archaeology of late medieval to industrial society in Britain, Europe and those countries influenced by European colonialism. The Society now covers the archaeology of the period up to the present day. To achieve this aim the Society publishes the biannual journal Post-Medieval Archaeology, and a twice yearly newsletter, as well as regular monographs, and holds conferences and meetings.

Recent Society conferences have focused on 'West Country Households c.1500-1700' (2007), 'the Future Directions for the Archaeological Study of post-1550 Britain and Ireland' (2008), ‘Post-Medieval Religion’ (2008), and 'Later historical archaeology in Britain and Denmark c. 1500-2000 AD' (2009). For further details, see our 'Events' section.

The Society's last AGM was held in September, 2009 in Leicester during the Postgraduate Research Seminar. Details of the 2010 AGM will be posted shortly.

   
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New SPMA Grants Announced:

The Society is delighted to announce the launch of two new grants:

Lecture Bursary - Local and regional archaeological, historical and antiquarian societies are invited to apply for financial support to defray the costs of lectures on post-medieval archaeology. The Society will make up to £500 available each year for this purpose, and the Council will decide how this should be spent, normally at its autumn meeting.

Research Grants - The Society may make small grants to members, as resources permit, to enable research projects to be undertaken on the post-medieval archaeology of Britain, Europe and the wider world, from c.1500 to the present day. Each grant will be subject to a maximum of £1,500. Applications will be considered twice a year, with deadlines for submission on 1 May and 1 September.

 

 

 
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