Later Life
Saunders was an active member of a number of historical and archaeological groups both during his working life and after his retirement in 1989. His roles included president of the Cornwall Archaeological Society (1968–1972), founder member and later chairman of the Fortress Study Group (1995–2001), and founder and editor of the quarterly publication, 'Fortress'. Saunders was also a long serving council member of the Royal Archaeological Institute and president between 1993 and 1996 and chairman of the advisory panel for the Defence of Britain Project. The international reputation Saunders held lead to him being appointed chairman of the International Fortress Council between 1995 and 1998.
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