MANCENT Community
Summer 2012
Wilmslow Community Archaeology
Birgitta Hoffmann and Kathleen Morris
Archaeology is not just about digging (although we do a bit of that, too); we look at the people as well as places and artefacts. Our small group is currently surveying the church and cemetery of St.Bartholomew's in Wilmslow, Cheshire. We have our own website, which can be found here.
This multi-period church includes Medieval, Tudor and Victorian work, probably on a Saxon foundation, and is the centre of a large rural and urban parish on the fringes of Manchester, which includes Quarry Bank Mill.
We welcome new members - no prior experience in archaeology is necessary, because part of the fun is learning new skills and passing on knowledge and expertise to others.
Special requirements:
Pen and paper. Dress for outdoor work (sturdy shoes, waterproofs). Some of us find kneelers and gloves useful.
Day: Saturdays Time: as shown below.
Meetings:
14th April 2012, 12-3 pm
19th May 2012, 12-3 pm
16th June 2012, 12-3 pm
7th July 2012, 12-3pm
4th August 2012, 1-4 pm
There are also occassional meeting during the week, arranged at an ad hoc basis. Dates are circulated to member.
Topics of the research meetings:
- Mondays: Wills of Wilmslow and Morley
- Wednesdays: St. Bart's and its graves
Venue:
St.Bartholomew's Parish Church
Chancel Lane
Wilmslow,
Cheshire
SK9 1AA
Nearest Bus Stop: Bank Square, Wilmslow
Nearest Train/Tram Station: Wilmslow Station
Price Minimum No. Maximum No. £5*
*This includes the membership fee to the Group for 1 year (August-July)
Send bookings to:
Wilmslow Community Archaeology, 55 Broadwalk, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5PL