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If you are interested in Rotherham's local history or archaeology please support us. New members are always welcome or you can make a donation or volunteer your time and expertise.
Excavations at Thundercliffe by members of the Society have revealed a complex of medieval and post medieval buildings ranging from the 13th to the late 18th Century.
Plans to demolish part of Rotherham's heritage are being considered by RMBC. Masbrough Chapel, the 18th Century Grade II listed building was recently damaged by fire...
Local Development Framework Update:
The LDF Consultation Feedback Report is now available on the RMBC website.
Rotherham MBC will be carrying out further public consultation on the LDF in 2012 so watch out for any announcements in local papers, tv and radio.
Great Day Out in York...
Above: Some of the members of the Rotherham Archaeological Society enjoying their visit to the Hungate Excavation and Barley Hall, York.
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Local Development Framework:
Bassingthorpe Farm Urban Extension...
The borough-wide consultation on Rotherham's Local Development Framework (LDF) ended on Friday 16th September 2011.
The LDF outlines Rotherham's strategy in terms of the broad amount and distribution of growth and the detail in terms of potential development sites around all the Borough's communities.
Along with many others, the Rotherham Archaeological Society registered it's objections to the removal of several sites from the Green Belt in the Bassingthorpe Farm area. Not least, the Society was concerned that the creation of a new urban sprawl in such a prominent landscape would mean a loss of 'local distinctiveness' and have an adverse impact on the all important view from the Town Centre. For more information read the full document online (pdf format).
Diary Date 2012
Rotherham Archaeological Society AGM will be held on Thursday 24th May 2012 at the United Reformed Church, Wickersley Road, Rotherham.
Events Programme 2012
Next year's full events programme is now available. Includes information about the Society's special event in September. Download here.
Other Items of Interest
RAS News Nov 2011
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