Wessex Centre for History and Archaeology
The regional past from prehistory to date is one of our particular research strengths
Founded in 2004, the WCHA encourages and co-ordinates research within the Wessex region (defined as the historic counties of Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire).
The WCHA develops the University of Winchester’s longstanding involvement in regional and local archaeology and history and Southampton University’s former Wessex Medieval Centre. It complements and supplements existing bodies (e.g. WANHS, CBA Wessex), and does not compete with them.
Events
WCHA events are open to all those who are undertaking research or are interested in up-to-date research on (pre)historic Wessex. The steering committee consists of historians and archaeologists from the University of Winchester, Southampton University, record offices and archaeological units, and private individuals within the region. There are no subscriptions (although charges are made for its conferences): anybody who wishes to be notified of its events should register their interest with the Director, Professor Michael Hicks, tel. 01962 827338.
For information on current and forthcoming WCHA events, go to the History News & Events page.
Associated Courses
The WCHA is associated with the University’s MA programmes in History and Archaeology. These are the MA in Regional and Local History and/or Archaeology and the MA in Historical studies, both of which are available in full- and part-time modes. Elementary and Advanced Latin and Palaeography courses are available. Many students progress to these programmes from the BA Programmes (full- and part-time) in Archaeology, Archaeological Practice, History, History and the Medieval World and History and the Modern World. For more details, contact Professor Michael Hicks, tel. 01962 827338.
Research Students
Research students are supervised to MPhil/ PhD degrees of the University of Southampton across the whole thematic range of English History and Archaeology from the earliest times to the present days. Applications from prospective students are welcome. For more information, contact Professor Michael Hicks, tel. 01962 827338.
Research Projects
Several major research projects operate in conjunction with the WCHA, such as the Overland Trade Project. The Centre expects to add research projects, to attract external funding, and publish historical and archaeological books.