IAG's 2025 programme of talks and walks takes us from Arran to Ingleborough via Settle's Folly and an exciting dig in Littondale. Put the dates in your diary to make sure you don't miss anything good!
TALKS
Talks (except January) are held at Ingleborough Community Centre, Ingleton, on Mondays at 7.30 and non-members are welcome - £3 entry. January's zoom talk is for members only and a link will be circulated before the meeting.
January 20
The Neolithic on the Isle of Arran (online - members only)
Dr Kenny Brophy, University of Glasgow
February 17
Ingleborough Archaeology Group: A potted history (1996 - present day)
Dr David Johnson, landscape archaeologist, author, and honorary president of IAG
March 17
The history of The Folly, Settle
Heather Lane, Hon. Curator, Museum of North Craven Life
April 14
Hidden in plain sight - milestones of the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Hilary Jones, the Milestone Society
September 15
New archaeological excavations at Hesleden, Littondale
Dr Rebecca Wilson, AOC Archaeology (t.b.c.)
October 20
Iron Age issues in Upper Wharfedale
Dr Roger Martlew, Yorkshire Dales Landscape Partnership
November 17
Mooning about Ingleborough: fieldwork results from the 18.6 year moon standstill Yvonne Luke, IAG vice-chair
December 15
Gauber Cow Pasture: investigation of a potential medieval farmstead site
Dr David Johnson, landscape archaeologist, author, and honorary president of IAG
WALKS
Walks are for IAG members only. Details will be circulated to members in advance.
March 6 (Thursday 10 am)
A walk in Skipton Woods looking at its industrial archaeology with Dr Kenneth Jackson
May 29 (Thursday 11am)
Boat trip on the Lancaster Canal from Crooklands
June 11 (Wednesday overnight)
Moon watch at Sleights Pasture Monument Complex with Yvonne Luke (may be night before or after depending on the weather)
June 26 (Thursday am)
Talk and guided tour of Ribchester Museum by the Curator Patrick Tostevin
(with afternoon walk on local Roman Road t.b.c.)
July 28 (Monday)
Guided walk of prehistoric monuments in Swaledale with Yvonne Luke