Monday 22 July 2024 **ARCHAEOLOGY UPDATE**
Research on the Pendle area medieval vaccaries (oxen farms) points to the possibility of Brerecar (14th century name for the cattle pool for the Blackburn Hundred) being at Higher White Lee Farm, Higham. Commencing on Monday, 22 July, weather permitting, an archaeological excavation planned for one week, will be carried out to test this theory. Come and join us on one or more of the days during the seven days’ dig.
To find out more about what is involved contact Georgina at georgina.bentley@hotmail.co.uk or phone (01282 436369).
Sunday 28 July 2024, 2pm
Friends’ Summer Event in the Cruck Barn
Stephen Halliwell will give a talk on Levens Hall: The Park and Gardens, home to the world’s oldest topiary gardens, which were designed in the 1690s by Monsieur Guillaume Beaumont, gardener to King James II. There will be an opportunity to meet Stephen and purchase from his range of books, including his latest: ‘The Snowdrop – An Introduction’.
Please pre-book e: info@foph.co.uk or m: 07787 631078. Payment of £10 (welcome Prosecco, talk, trio of sweet treats, tea, and coffee) is required on booking.
Pendle Heritage Centre, Colne Road, Barrowford BB9 6JQ
Tuesday 6 August, 2pm
Rimington Heritage Trail
At one time Rimington and Middop had 2 corn mills, 2 textile mills, 2 schools, 2 chapels, and one public house, along with many shops and other businesses. In the late 19th and early 20th century it must have been a very bustling and busy place. Now there is Martin Top Chapel, and Cosgroves dress shop which is on the site of what was a garage. What has not changed is the beautiful view of Pendle;
so, come along to enjoy some lovely countryside on a 2 mile walk and get a glimpse into Rimington’s past, followed by refreshments at Rimington Memorial
Institute, where there will be a ‘mini’ exhibition about the archaeological activities in Rimington. Members £3, Non-members £5. Car parking is in a layby by Bustards Farm, Rimington Lane BB7 4DS
(Photo: Stopper Lane Windmill, credit Rimington Heritage Trail)