Welcome

Since its foundation in 1849 the Society has promoted the preservation, study and enjoyment of archaeology, history and architecture in the historic county of Cheshire and neighbouring areas, and the understanding of these subjects generally. Membership is open to everybody who shares our interests and we welcome enquiries from individual and other societies.

Our activities include monthly lectures from the Autumn to the Spring, Summer excursions on demand, undertaking or encouraging relevant research, campaigning on local heritage issues, publication of an annual journal and a twice-yearly newsletter, and maintenance of our own specialist library.

For more information about the Chester Archaeological Society please read our About Us page

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News

in Chester Antiquary, News /

Chester Antiquary 2026 Issue 1 (March)

in Advocacy, News /

Click here to download Chester Archaeological Society’s comments on the Proposed King’s Moat Garden Village Development.

in Advocacy, News /

Click here to download Chester Archaeological Society’s comments on the Revision of the National Planning Policy Framework.

in Advocacy, News /

Click here to download Chester Archaeological Society’s digest for the Transport Statements for the CWAC Chester Movement Strategy.

Dan Garner’s interim report in volume 95 of our journal on the excavation of Roman extramural buildings and the Benedictine nunnery of St Mary on the HQ site at Chester

7th March 2026/in News /by Julian Baum

Because of its local interest and significance, we are making Dan Garner’s interim report in volume 95 of our journal on the excavation of Roman extramural buildings and the Benedictine nunnery of St Mary on the HQ site at Chester freely available online. Click here to download a copy.