This project aims to raise the awareness of a 16 mile, ancient coffin path within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
This will be undertaken by a local group through researching the route and its heritage, then printing a "flier" for the route, a more detailed, interpretative booklet and waymarking the entire route with distinctive, locally crafted stone markers. In addition, a locally made, short video presentation containing archive material will be created and a 2 day pageant was held during the Swaledale Festival in June 2003 to launch the route.
The project has been developed by several groups and villages from along the 16 mile route, driven on by the need to rebuild the community after foot and mouth. It presently has over 200 participants - a huge number for such a remote part of Yorkshire.
The Corpse Way is a significant route used for many centuries and the group is confident of interpreting a large amount of related cultural history. In addition the route travels through some spectacular natural heritage which will also be interpreted.
By having film, written on-site interpretation, and a launch pageant, the group are ensuring access to the route by many means for all interests and abilities. Their initiative will also involve stone-working training.
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