Having recorded and measured the big barns, we are now looking at the smaller and often ruined structures. Continue reading “Wycoller Landscape Study, Recording Barns”
Wycoller Landscape Study, Recording Barns
Heritage In The Press – June
Here is a selection of news items on local heritage. Just click on the links…
Urgent repairs needed for Queen Street Mill
Great Harwood Conservation Area expanded
Elderly village plan for Brierfield Mills
Rossendale School children search for family of tragic war brothers
Burnley plans Lottery bid for restoration of Thompson Park
Roger Frost begins series of 12 articles on Burnley cotton history
Traditional Roses at Park Hill
Now is the time to enjoy the old variety roses and other cottage flowers at the Pendle Heritage Centre gardens. We’ve started pinning some photos but better still, spend some time at the centre one morning or afternoon while the garden is in full bloom. There is plenty to see and enjoy.
Pendle’s Hidden Valley – Field Walk
Today’s walk was sunny and very enjoyable. It began with several of us pushing a minibus that had broken down! Continue reading “Pendle’s Hidden Valley – Field Walk”
Summer Header Photo by Kat Weatherill
Our new header photo for the summer was taken by Pendle photographer Kat Weatherill for a June blog about the Pendle Sculpture Trail. Kat trained and worked in horticulture and garden design before changing her profession to photography. It shows in the fresh and natural feel of her photographs. Kat’s website has a great portfolio of her work. Continue reading “Summer Header Photo by Kat Weatherill”
Heritage in the Press – May
Archaeological Report on Bracken Hill Barn
Just to update people, the report on Bracken Hill Barn, Wycoller, nr. Colne is now being being written and will be published shortly. On 18th June and 2nd July we have two survey days to make further progress. In addition to the barns sheephouses will also be surveyed.
Fieldwalking in Higher Cloughfold – Deadwinclough Vaccary
After meeting at the Corner Café in Crawshawbooth 9 intrepid vaccary hunters nipped out between showers and drove to Marl Pits Leisure Centre car park, Rawtenstall (BB4 7SN). Our aim was to find the location of Deadwinclough vaccary. The date was 10th May. Continue reading “Fieldwalking in Higher Cloughfold – Deadwinclough Vaccary”
Roger Bannister’s Four Minute Mile
Sixty years ago today the runner Roger Bannister, descendant of the Bannisters of Park Hill, Barrowford, achieved the ‘impossible’ by breaking the four minute mile. Continue reading “Roger Bannister’s Four Minute Mile”
The Hoffmann Kiln
A wonderful example of industrial history can be found less than one hours traveling from our area. I am referring to the Hoffman Kiln at Langclife near Settle. Continue reading “The Hoffmann Kiln”
Wycoller Monuments Project 8
It was good to meet up with the gang of volunteer wardens and Friends of Wycoller after having three weeks off. There was a slight sense of urgency as we began preparations for the ‘Wonders and Mysteries of Historic Wycoller’ event on 17th May, but not enough to stop us observing Blue Tits nesting via a hidden camera and watching the ducklings waddle around the toilet block to the pond! Continue reading “Wycoller Monuments Project 8”
April Garden Photos
Things are warming up at Park Hill with more visitors arriving each day. The gardens are also coming to life and photos taken by Joe on 30th April have been added to the Spring Pinterest Board.
Many thanks to our gardeners and garden volunteers for all their efforts. If you fancy spending some time helping out in the garden, just contact Angela on 01282 677154 angela.white@htnw.co.uk
Bluebells are Out
The annual bluebell carpets at Spring Wood are now almost fully out. They are one of the best shows of blue bells you will see. It was a cold dull day but they still looked impressive. Continue reading “Bluebells are Out”
April Showers from Pendle Hill
We were on Pendle Hill watching the showers sweeping across Blackburnshire this Saturday evening. Continue reading “April Showers from Pendle Hill”
Ightenhill Manor – £30,000 Grant for archaeology
Ightenhill Parish Council has been awarded almost £30,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund, to undertake archaeological and interpretation work at the site of the ancient Ightenhill Manor House. In medieval times, Ightenhill was the organizational centre of the vaccary farms of Pendle, Trawden, Accrington and Rossendale Forests. Full story here.
Pendle’s Hidden Valley, Field Walk 26th April 2014
Please find attached the field walk report here 140426Craggs
Conservation work at Sawley Abbey
Sawley Abbey is an important ancient monument nestling close to Pendle Hill and cared for by English Heritage with assistance from Heritage Trust for the North West. While the grounds have been kept in excellent condition by the Trust, the monument itself has slowly declined with the walls shedding mortar and stone fragments and the 
tiles of the medieval chapel floors damaged by damp and frost action. Continue reading “Conservation work at Sawley Abbey”
Spring Trip
Click below for a report of the trip to Peterborough, Ely and Lincoln
Concern over the Future of Brierfield Town Hall
There is some uncertainty over the future of Brierfield Town Hall according to the Burnley Express. The Town hall is a Grade II Listed Building (click here) lying at the centre of the town.
This old photograph can be found on the Brierciffe Society web site.
Membership Mailing Workshop
Membership secretary, Cathryne Lobley, had us well organised today stuffing envelopes with everyone’s new membership card and an update on events. You should be receiving these in the next day or two.