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The sandstone ridge trust

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Initial introductory talk on the work of the sandstone ridge trust given in August 2014 as part of the RRS project events

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Peter Winn, Trustee & Volunteer - 2014
The Ridge
Origins of the Trust ?1999-2011: Sandstone Ridge ECOnet Partnership supported by Cheshire County Council ?2008-2012: ¡°Habitats and Hillforts¡± Landscape Partnership Scheme funded by Heritage Lottery Fund ?2011: the Trust created with remaining funds to safeguard the legacy of the above.
Among the Aims of the Trust are: ? coordination and improvement of the interpretation of the landscape ? improving the understanding of the heritage, archaeological and cultural inheritance of the area ? increasing public enjoyment of the area ? encouraging more voluntary participation
Management of the Trust ?A registered charity ?Managed by a small group of trustees with limited support from CW&CC ?Free Membership ?Details can be found at: www.thesandstoneridgetrust.co.uk
Activities ? Maintaining the physical legacy left by Habitats & Hillforts Scheme ? Working with partners (eg. Ancient Tree Survey, Harthill Hub) ? Identifying sites and monuments in need of interpretation or protection (eg. Delamere Meridian, Manley Cross, sandstone ladder stiles) ? Archaeological field-walking group ? Sandstone Trail 40th anniversary event (Sept 26-27) ? The Ridge, Rocks and Springs project
Activities ? Maintaining the physical legacy left by Habitats & Hillforts Scheme ? Working with partners (eg. Ancient Tree Survey, Harthill Hub) ? Identifying sites and monuments in need of interpretation or protection (eg. Delamere Meridian, Manley Cross, sandstone ladder stiles) ? Archaeological field-walking group ? Sandstone Trail 40th anniversary event (Sept 26-27) ? The Ridge, Rocks and Springs project

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The sandstone ridge trust

  • 1. Peter Winn, Trustee & Volunteer - 2014
  • 3. Origins of the Trust ?1999-2011: Sandstone Ridge ECOnet Partnership supported by Cheshire County Council ?2008-2012: ¡°Habitats and Hillforts¡± Landscape Partnership Scheme funded by Heritage Lottery Fund ?2011: the Trust created with remaining funds to safeguard the legacy of the above.
  • 4. Among the Aims of the Trust are: ? coordination and improvement of the interpretation of the landscape ? improving the understanding of the heritage, archaeological and cultural inheritance of the area ? increasing public enjoyment of the area ? encouraging more voluntary participation
  • 5. Management of the Trust ?A registered charity ?Managed by a small group of trustees with limited support from CW&CC ?Free Membership ?Details can be found at: www.thesandstoneridgetrust.co.uk
  • 6. Activities ? Maintaining the physical legacy left by Habitats & Hillforts Scheme ? Working with partners (eg. Ancient Tree Survey, Harthill Hub) ? Identifying sites and monuments in need of interpretation or protection (eg. Delamere Meridian, Manley Cross, sandstone ladder stiles) ? Archaeological field-walking group ? Sandstone Trail 40th anniversary event (Sept 26-27) ? The Ridge, Rocks and Springs project
  • 7. Activities ? Maintaining the physical legacy left by Habitats & Hillforts Scheme ? Working with partners (eg. Ancient Tree Survey, Harthill Hub) ? Identifying sites and monuments in need of interpretation or protection (eg. Delamere Meridian, Manley Cross, sandstone ladder stiles) ? Archaeological field-walking group ? Sandstone Trail 40th anniversary event (Sept 26-27) ? The Ridge, Rocks and Springs project