Volunteers join academic in study of historic Kiplin Hall

Those interested in volunteering for the project at the 17th century hall, near Richmond, are invited to come along to a free, open afternoon at the hall on Saturday, January 18, at 2.30pm to see how they can become involved.

Volunteers may sign up for one or more of a variety of tasks including archival research, recording data, map interpretation, taking part in test-pitting and digging.

No previous experience is required as training will be given by the professional archaeologists.

The survey has been made possible by the Heritage Lottery Fund through a grant to the Kiplin Hall Trust of £53,100.

Mr Brightman, of Northallerton consultancy firm Solstice Heritage, who will lead the project, said: “This is an important research programme into the multi-period archaeological and historic building remains within the grounds of the Hall.”

He added: “The area around Kiplin, and also the wider Vale of Mowbray, is incredibly rich in archaeological remains, ranging from the hunter-gatherers who lived here after the last Ice Age right through to modern times.

“To have the opportunity to work alongside local volunteers within a largely unexplored part of this landscape is very exciting and I can’t wait to get started and see what we can discover.”

The open afternoon is free of charge but places must be booked.

Call 01748 818178 and speak to Dawn Webster or Marcia McLuckie. You can also email [email protected]