Mellor Heritage project

A Community Project exploring the History and Archaeology of the Mellor Area
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Little did Ann and John Hearle realise what they were starting when they noticed crop marks in and around their garden back in 1995. It has led to the unravelling of 10,000 years of previously unsuspected and undiscovered archaeology at their beautiful home on the Western edge of the Peak District.

John and Ann set up the Mellor Archaeological Trust to work with the University of Manchester and explore the site. Now with Heritage Lottery Fund support this work has been developed into the Mellor Heritage Project to research, investigate and record the history and archaeology of the whole Parish of Mellor

Now we invite you to share our discoveries: Find out about the early days of the excavation; watch the DVD; follow the Heritage Trails in the area; read the Book ; come along to the Open Weekend; see the finds at Stockport Story Museum; and join us to Get involved with the Project.

Latest News

Mellor Project awarded joint winner in the Marsh Awards....
Ann Hearle and John Roberts are both nominated for Archaeology Awards....
Keep up to date with all our Geophysics investigations on our new sister website....
Read a new article written for us by Richard Johnson on the Physical Landscape of Mellor.... 		Click to enlarge Image of Open days

Open Weekend

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th Sept
Bring all the family to enjoy a tour, discover life in ancient Mellor and meet the archaeologists.
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Archaeology

Follow the excavation:
Period by Period
By Features or Finds

By the Highlights of each Season
or read the full UMAU Academic Reports 		Click to enlarge Image of Domesday Book

History

Find out what the are up to as they examine maps, records, documents, photographs and carry out Historic Buildings Surveys to put together a picture of the whole Parish. 		Click to enlarge Image of Marie Widger

Community and Education

Contact our Project Education Officer to find out about the exciting range of visits and activities for Schools and Community Groups

Dates for your Diary

Family Dig Day on Saturday 12th July
Story Telling Manchester Museum Sat 19th July
Main Excavation 4th August to 12th September
Open Weekend Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September Trustee and Management Meeting Tues 23rd Sep

Bring History Alive

Try out the Animated Images contributed by David Wilcox. Build a Roundhouse, Rotate some of our Finds to view them from different angles and see how our hilltop might have looked during the Iron Age		 Click to enlarge Image of Volunteers learning to do Buildings surveys

Get Involved

Visit the site, become a Friend of the Trust, join the excavation, make the tea, train to be a guide, try your hand at illustration...something for everyone

Meet the Team

Find us on a Map

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Ask the Archaeologist

any questions we have not answered on the website

Join our Discussion Forum

Register for News Updates
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Join the Summer Dig

Mon 4th Aug to Fri 12th September
email Miranda at mellordig@live.com
or Telephone: 07982 485413 for futher details
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