| Since 1885, the Hampshire Field Club and Archaeological Society has been the county-wide organisation which has led the study of Hampshire, its environment and heritage. It is not bound by tradition, however, and is constantly evolving to provide the best possible awareness of and access to Hampshire's heritage. |
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News
Celebrating Hampshire Historians to mark the Institute of Historical Research's century.
Historian of the Month - October 2024 - Roger Charles Anderson was: "Described as ‘independently wealthy’ he was able to devote all his time and energy to his interests in naval history."
Recent Publications: Newsletters 67-72 (Spring 2017 - Autumn 2019) have been digitised and made available online. The latest edition of the Newsletter, No 82 Autumn 2024, was sent to members in July.
Programme of Events:
- Next Event
- Recent Event
- Other Societies:
- British Association for Local History – There is a range of lectures and webinars on topics related to local history; there will be a cost of £5 for non-members
The Historic Buildings Section sponsors the Hampshire Medieval Graffiti Project: reports of the survey, completed in November 2023, for St Andrew, Mottisfont is available.
Archaeology in Hampshire - Annual Reports
The Hampshire Field Club and Archaeological Society took over the publication of the annual report on archaeology in the county. The Annual Report for both 2022 (Reports by District and the Portable Antiquities Reports) are now available. Earlier reports for 2004-2021 are also available electronically on the website.
Hampshire Papers No. 10 - Henry VIII’s First French War and the Surgeons appointed to his ‘Army by Sea’ in 1513 by Diane Budden - has been published.
Advocacy: Speaking up for Hampshire’s heritage: A webpage has been set up to give guidance to anyone who has concerns about possible threats to Hampshire's historic environment.
Virtual Resources - 2021: 'Off The Beaten Track'; 2020: online resources and opportunities for self-guided walks
Fundraising for the Hampshire Field Club - a message from the Treasurer.
The Society is run by officers elected by the membership. It is divided into Sections which focus on:
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Research
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The Society places great emphasis on the importance of research. In the Constitution, the first stated object, item 1a, is:
"...to promote the study of and research into Archaeology, History, Historic Buildings, Landscape, Geology and Natural History within the county of Hampshire, and to publish the results appropriately."
This is realised in a number of ways, including:
- through its Publications
- by awarding Grants
- organising research, e.g. Hampshire Churches Medieval Graffiti
- by collaborating in the Institute of Historical Research’s centenary event
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Subscriptions are annual and Members receive the Society's Newsletter twice yearly. You can view details of membership rates and to access a membership application form.
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The Sections hold events including
conferences, lectures, field trips and an AGM. Members participate in and attend the events of as many sections
as they wish.
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The Society
publishes a range of publications; members, depending on their type of membership,
are entitled to receive some of these without payment; they pay a reduced fee for others. Non-members are welcome to
purchase any publication while stocks last.
The two latest Monographs are:
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The History of the Hampshire Field Club dates back to 1885. Mr T W Shore, above, called the meeting where the club was born.
There have been many changes in its organisation. The elected officers run the organisation for the benefit of the membership.
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Links to Hampshire Societies: the HFC is always pleased to work with other groups in Hampshire which share its aims.
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