MANCENT Community
Autumn 2011
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 the places and artefacts. Our small group is currently surveying the church and its 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:
2 October 2010 12-3 pm
6 November 2010 12-3 pm
4 December 2010 12-3 pm
In addition there are irregular research sessions during the week, which are announced to members.
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