Society Publications
Since its inception the Society has actively pursued a policy of issuing a series of publications relevant to our area. Most are still available for purchase.
The Roman Chilterns
by Keith Branigan and Rosalind Niblett
£6.00
The Roman occupation of the Chilterns; everyday life for the Romano-British, both in the city of Verulamium and in the countryside with its numerous villas; and finally the slow decay of that way of life. Published 2004
Lady Elgiva
by Dr A J Baines
£3.75
Dr A J Baines introduces us to this Saxon queen and the turbulent politics of ninth century England. Lady Elgiva's will shows her to have been a wealthy landowner, with lands in Bucks, Herts, Beds and Oxon. This will contains the first mention of Chesham as a place.
Latimer, an account of the CVAHS excavations
by Dr Keith Branigan
£5.00
An acclaimed account of the 1960s excavation on this Roman Villa Site.
A series on the people of Chesham, their births, marriages and deaths of the registers of St Mary, Chesham
| The People of Chesham, their Births, Marriages and Deaths, 1637-1729 | £8.00 Sold Out | |
| Register of Births, Marriage and Burials for the Parish of Chesham 1730-1742 | £5.00 | |
| Register of Baptisms & Burials 1743-1760 and Marriages 1743 - March 1754 | £6.00 | |
| The Parish Registers from 1538-1742 | Also available on microfiche | £12.00 |
Chess Valley Journal
This is issued in July and distributed free to all members.
2008 edition
Contents include:
- A possible medieval site at Coleman's Wood
- Holloway Lane - a geophysical survey
- A manor court record and what it can tell us
- Medieval Chesham Bois House - further exploration of the kitchen area and a rubbish dump
- Interim report on pottery found at Chesham Bois House
- Metal detecting and Valley Farm
- Reviews of archaeology short courses
£3.00
Previous editions of the Journal are available, £1.00 each
All publications can be obtained from the publications secretary.
Make cheques payable to CVAHS.
Postage & packing £1.00 except journals £0.50.
Little Blackfield
Ballinger
Gt. Missenden
Bucks HP16 9LL
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