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S.T.A.G. PROJECTS |
Below are a selection of some of our projects. Many of these projects are carried out as sites can be made available so recent ones may be revisited. Excavations and surveys at other sites are virtually complete but finds studies and reporting are often continuing. We welcome inquiries and requests for further details from researchers with an interest in these sites.
Underlined projects in blue indicate a link to detailed information.
| Survey of a timber cruck-frame barn. | |
| Barleycastle Farm, Appleton | Survey of timber-framed house and investigation of circular features in adjoining field |
| Building survey of historic aviation buildings from the 1930's through World War II. | |
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Bowdon stratigraphy |
A proposed survey of the area around Bowdon church. |
| Buckton Castle | Assistance to UMAUA in 2007 and 2008 on this Norman castle site |
| Carrs Mill, Stalybridge | Excavation, drawing and reporting on a water powered wool/cotton mill on the Carrs Brook near Stalybridge. Excavation complete. Reporting in progress. |
| An excavation, drawing and report on a late 18th century water powered textile mill which burned down and was demolished in 1923. | |
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Eddisbury Hill |
Resistivity survey and excavation prior to a geological excavation |
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Hales Field, High Legh |
Roman fortlet site with indications of other domestic habitation. Investigated over a number of years. Documentation and reporting in progress. |
| The Knoll, Altrincham | A small excavation on the site of a demolished house called The Knoll situated on Stamford Street c.50m away from the excavation on Victoria Street. |
| Excavation of a Bronze Age burial mound containing cremation burial and dagger. | |
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Little Bollington |
Archaeological and historical survey of village. See publications for details. |
| Manley Old Hall Dovecote | Recording of a building on the edge of a moated platform site |
| Millington | Surveys of buildings for a publication of the history of the manor. |
| Millington Hall Farm | Resistivity survey and excavation to examine early history of the site |
| Millington Mill | Site work to try to locate the site of the mediaeval corn mill. |
| Mobberley Priory | Geophysical survey to investigate the site of an Augustinian Priory. Reported to National Trust. Awaiting permission for further investigations. |
| Moore's Hat Factory, Denton | Survey and Recording. Results passed to UMAU for inclusion in their publication. |
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Moss Brow, Warburton |
Geophysical survey and archaeological excavation on a possible Roman fortlet site. |
| Moss Mill, Broadbottom | Clean-up and recording of remains of an 18th cent mill for UMAU. |
| Oakfield House, Altrincham | Survey and photographic recording prior to demolition of a late 19th century works. |
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Oaklands Farm barns, Hale Barns |
Building and preliminary below-ground survey of 18th/19th century barns prior to development of the site. |
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Quarry bank Mill, Styal |
Excavation of late 18th century foundations at the Apprentice House. |
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Quarry Bank, Timperley |
Building survey and documentary research of a quarry workshop |
| Excavation and documentary research of the mediaeval moated site. The mediaeval moated manor site developed to an 18th century house and farm. See publications for details of book available. Click on title for more details. | |
| Urmston Hall | A rescue excavation of a mediaeval Hall |
| Victoria St. Altrincham | Investigation of domestic well and site of 17th century cottages |
| Wagon & Horses, Sale | External Survey, photography and recording of late 19th century suburban shops and public house. |
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Watch Hill, Bowden |
Resistivity Survey on the bailey of a late Norman Motte and Bailey site |