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Agill Research Project
Location: North Yorkshire
The Agill Research Project was set up in early 2003 to carry out a comprehensive archaeological study of the depopulated area of Agill at the head of a fairly typical Pennine Gritstone valley near Masham. The area chosen is a particularly suitable area for study for four reasons.
1. The as yet unrecorded archaeological richness of the area
2. The unique pattern of the abandoned farms within the Moorhead
3. The supportive attitude of the farmer and of Yorkshire Water
4. The proximity to Masham, the base for the study.
The aim of the research is to establish the archaeological and historical background to the area and make it available to the local community.
As a community based project, it is supported by funding from the Local Heritage Initiative and there is no joining fee. A WEA evening class in archaeology runs in parallel with it. Details of this can be obtained from the secretary, Mrs. R. Patchett on 01765 689 466
The research has a number of strands including:
- Landscape Archaeology
- Building Recording
- Industrial Archaeology
- Historic Woodlands
- The Social History of the Area
- The Geology of the Area
Team members specialise in their particular fields but all work together in contributing to the overarching area of non-intrusive landscape archaeology.
Whilst the team is based in Masham, it draws members from the surrounding area. It meets for a full day every fortnight, and at weekends as required. Because of the work-team approach, individuals often become involved not only in their own particular aspects of the project, but touch on all other aspects of the research program. A professional archaelogists steers the work and provides the necessary training.
New members are always made welcome and can be quickly assimilated into the project. Even if you have no particular archaeological knowledge you can soon learn or make use of your own particular skills.
Further information can be obtained from
Mr Colin Witton 01765 658 670
Mr Robert Mansfield 01765 689 012
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Pott and Agill Study Group |
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Colin Witton
Gildersbank
Grewelthorpe
Ripon
North Yorkshire |
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colin.witton@virgin.net |
| Project Postcode |
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HG4 3BT |
| Finishing Date |
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30 April 2005 |
| Local Community Involvement / Partnerships: |
| Head of Museums and Arts, Harrogate; Local Historian and Community Leader; AONB Officer from Nidderdale; Life Learning Centre in Ripon; Local History and youth groups |
| Grants: |
Heritage Lottery Fund: £22,743
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