44 SOCIETIES Figure 18 chancel'. It was probably at this point that the N additions assumed the function of nave and chancel, and the earlier church was relegated to S aisle and lady chapel. The crypt appears to have been beneath a chapel added to the N side of the college chancel in the C14. BRIAN DURHAM OAEC
SOCIETIES 45 THE WALLINGFORD HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY In Newsletter 4 we indulged in a little crystal-ball gazing. Now that TWHAS is one year old here is a brief outline of what has come trne. One of the most important achievements has been the setting up and running of our own dig, under the guidance of the Ox<strong>for</strong>dshire Archaeological Unit (the details are on page 27). In addition there are now several research and service groups holding regular meetings the photographic group has started a survey of Walling<strong>for</strong>d; the social history group is collecting reminiscences from elderly inhabitants; the artefacts group is building up a systematic file of who's got what and where; the documents group is busily transcribing local manuscripts; the maps group is providing specially prepared maps <strong>for</strong> other groups; the recording and indexing group is knee-deep in sites and monuments records; the fieldwalkers are combing the local fields; the architecture and conservation group is working on a building survey of Walling<strong>for</strong>d, and regularly looks at and comments on local planning applications; the artwork group's first exhibition was a successful attraction on carnival day; and the fundraisers have lined the society's purse with remarkable success by means of a jumble sale and a carnival stall. Attendance at the monthly general lectures has remained high, and there have been five issues of our newsletter `twhas now, plus a special annual edition. Do we sound Pleased with the year's achievements? Well, perhaps but we are at the same time only too conscious that we are now at a critical moment. After the first flood of enthusiasm has passed we have to prove that the 'Oh, it'll never last' cynics are wrong. If you'd like to help us do that, please drop us a line! STUART J. DEWEY 38 Papist Way, Cholsey, Walling<strong>for</strong>d, Oxon OXIO 9QH COUNTIES BEDFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PLANNING DEPARTMENT Conservation Section General: The archaeological side of the section's activities, which also include historic buildings and conservation planning, has been improved as a result of local government reorganisation. The section provides a direct advice service to Bed<strong>for</strong>dshire's four district councils on Al these matters, and continues to work closely with Bed<strong>for</strong>d District Museum on rescue archaeology. Staff: Angela Simco is field archaeological officer, Elizabeth Marten is historic buildings officer, Alan Cox runs the sites and monuments record and Stewart Cuff deals with conservation area work. The field team includes Alison Taylor (to 30 November 1974), Peter Woodward, Brian Dix (from 1 September 1974) and Evelyn Baker as site directors with Jane HassAl, Bed<strong>for</strong>d Museum's Archaeological Assistant, having particular responsibility in Bed<strong>for</strong>d District. Corinne Renow worked as illustrator (to 30 November 1974). Between five and fifteen longterm field workers have been employed at various times. While some excavations have been in progress throughout the year, three sites were again worked at once from common facilities in Bed<strong>for</strong>d during the summer. Finance: In 1974 the rescue programme was supported by the Department of the Environment, the county council, two district councils, the Harpur Trust, and the Landmark Trust. As the economic blizzard increases the advantages of direct local authority involvement became increasingly clear, with cash, services or overheads costs of about £25,000 being met in 1974-5. Publication: Reports on the Roxton ring ditches and Cainhoe Castle are in preparation. Evelyn Baker and Jane Hassan are working on sites previously excavated in Bed<strong>for</strong>d. David Baker has just completed a report on four 1971 Bed<strong>for</strong>d sites. Record: Accessioning items to the sites, monuments and buildings record continues. Recent work has mainly included buildings. The total is now 5250 cards. DAVID BAKER BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY MUSEUM ARCHAEOLOGICAL GROUP The group has carried out considerable fieldwork during the year as well as assisting on excavations and processing much material. Four parishes in West Buckinghamshire, Shabbington, Oakley, Worminghall and Ick<strong>for</strong>d, which had previously received little attention, were studied in detail and full ground surveys carried out. This resulted in discovery of several sites, including two Roman settlements. Contemporary field names <strong>for</strong> the four parishes were collected and ridge and furrow mapped. A survey of the parish of Wendover is currently being undertaken. The year also saw publication in the Records of Bucks of the group's Moated Sites Gazetteer. New members are always welcome and should contact the field archaeologist at Buckinghamshire County Museum. M.E. FARLEY Buckinghamshire County Museum EXTRAMURAL ARCHAEOLOGY IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE The Department of Adult Education of Leicester University has been carrying out the functions of a university extra-
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