Sunday 17 May 2015

Lime Kilns Discovery Day 23rd May 2015

As part of the "Revealing Oldknow's Legacy (ROL)" Heritage Lottery Funded project a Lime Kiln Discovery Day has been arranged on Saturday 23rd May 2015.

It promises to be a great day out for all the family.  Come and join us to discover more about the Lime Kilns and their place in Marple's history .

Join one of the guided tours to find out what is in store for preserving this wonderful sheduled
monument and get details of a community dig planned for later in the year.
Pamela Pearson, ROL Activity Officer,
and Civic Society volunteers
prepare for Lime Kilns Discovery Day

Free tours are planned every half hour from 11.00am until 2.30pm but it is advisable to book. There will be two family friendly tours starting at 11.30am and 2.00pm.

Norman Redhead, the director of archaeology at Greater Manchester Archaeological Advisory Service will by on hand to answer questions and the desk based assessment carried out by Dr Peter Arrowsmith will be available to look at. A display stall and cold drinks will be available in the Social & Forces Club and you can be sure of a warm welcome.

Further details of the event can be viewed HERE.
To book a tour email: pamela.pearson@canalrivertrust.org.uk
or call/text 07825 044379

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