Blackheath Barrow display in Todmorden Library Summer 2026 Bronze Age burial urns found during a dig undertaken in July 1898 are currently on display in Todmorden Library. Blackheath Barrow is one of the most important prehistoric sites in Calderdale and up until recently the finds were kept in Manchester Museum The Barrow, located on what is now Todmorden golf course high above Todmorden, is […]
We’re pleased to announce that it will no longer be necessary for our archaeologists to stand cross legged when we return to Mitchell Field Nook in March! We are grateful to The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund for awarding us a grant of £900 for some additional equipment but most importantly – the hire of […]
We found the site in 2020 (pre COVID), we undertook a geophys survey in 2022 and we’ve now applied for funding to start digging in March 2024. The Dig director will be Neil Coldrick (HMHG archaeologist) who brings with him a wealth of experience. Neil, in common with several others of that group are also […]
For more details of our 2019 dig please follow the links.