The Association for Portland Archaeology is a voluntary body that was set up during the excavation of the Culverwell Mesolithic site.

It promotes and encourages an interest in the local history and archaeology of all periods of the Isle of Portland as well as the conservation and preservation of our heritage and ancient environment.

The Association undertakes archaeological research and also investigates potential archaeological remains on the island. Its members are there to help the public with any query regarding the past.

We do lectures, guided archaeology and history walks and have regular workshops. We publish a newsletter.

The Association acts as caretaker of the Culverwell Mesolithic site and during the summer months various heritage projects are held on site, such as the building of prehistoric style huts. The site is open at weekends in the Summer months and at any other time by contacting Susann Palmer (see below).

We cater for people of all abilities and there is no need to be an archaeologist or to do excavation work in order to be a member. Family membership is particularly welcome.

The Committee of the Association consists of the Director, a Secretary and Treasurer and ordinary members.

Susann Palmer is the Director of the Association for Portland Archaeology and can be contacted on 01305-861576. Contact:

She has been directing archaeological excavations as a qualified archaeologist since 1964. She is a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Society and is also a qualified Museum Curator and an Associate of the Museums Association. She has worked in the British Museum and as curator of the London Borough of Bromley Museum. She has lectured for the Diploma course of the University of London Extra-mural Department and for various Adult Education establishments; she now lectures widely as a freelance. She is the author of several books and numerous papers in learned journals.

David Freeman is a member of A.P.A. and is a historical and archaeological interpreter. In the last 20 years he has worked on a number of archaeological re-constructions around Britain, specialising in erecting prehistoric style buildings.
Since 1998 he has spent time working on the Culverwell Mesolithic site, building primitive reed shelters and demonstrating some of the technologies from 8,000 years ago.
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Martin Blundell is the Secretary of A.P.A. and works as a computer consultant. Apart from his work for the Association, he is interested in traditional crafts and is also chairman of the Royal Manor Workshops on Portland. Tel. 01305-783701
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Rod Wild is the Treasurer of A.P.A. and works full-time for the Borough Council..
Apart from his interest in archaeology, he is a well-known radio engineer and as such, in touch with people all over the world. Tel . 01305-820893

Dee Riley is a member of the committee.
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