Volunteer Task to Clear the Miners' Dry

Event Name Volunteer Task to Clear the Miners' Dry
Start Date 12th Feb 2019 10:00 am
End Date 12th Feb 2019 3:00 pm
Duration 5 hours
Description

At Soussons Wood. Meet at car park opposite Warren House Inn

Join the DNPA archaeologist and the Forestry Commission to help clear back vegetation around the old Miner’s Dry and mark off important archaeology ahead of planned forestry operations.

Work will include the use of bowsaws, loppers and small handtools and knocking in posts. Tools and gloves will be provided. There will be time during the day to learn more about the mining that went on in this area and the impact it has had on the landscape.

There will be a 1km/ 15 minute walk to the work site. Please wear suitable clothes for a day on the moor and bring a picnic lunch and drink.

For more details and to book your place please email Andy on andy@moorthanmeetstheeye.org

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