Revealing Oldknow's Legacy: Community Dig 18th to 22nd July 2016

mellor lodge 05Revealing Oldknow's Legacy: Community Dig at Oldknow's Mansion

Monday 18th to Friday 22nd July 2016, 9am until 4pm.

Help us uncover another exciting part of Industrialist Samuel Oldknow’s story as we unearth what remains of his mansion house and gardens. Be a part of our live dig! There will be plenty of archaeologists on hand and all equipment is provided. Suitable for ages 12 and up, though if you’re 12 – 15 please bring an adult. Free. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Visit www.oldknows.com for more information and to book.

Part of the British Festival of Archaeology visit www.archaeologyfestival.org.uk for more information.

Photographs of the last dig ?....click thumbnails below

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