The Poulton Research Project

The Poulton Research Project is the only multi-period archaeological site in the North West which is open throughout the year. Working closely with West Cheshire College and Daresbury Laboratory, Poulton introduces students to archaeology, field archaeology in particular, and is available to students of all ages and abilities. The site spans an incredible 9000 years, with finds ranging from carefully worked pre-historic flints to 17c artefacts from the Civil War.

To enable this unique site to prosper, we are constantly seeking support from the community at large. Friends of Poulton enables those people with an interest in local history, or who just enjoy archaeology via the media, the chance to participate in a dig, albeit at arms length. Having said that, we will be running weekend digs on the site during the summer so that you can acquire an insight into what it is really like to get a "hands-on" feel on a real live archaeological site. This will only be open to Friends of Poulton, and Mike Emery and the team will be giving you all the guidance you need.

As a Friend of Poulton you will receive a six monthly newsletter, updating you on the finds and features found during the latest excavations. You will also be informed should a major discovery be made and invited to a special viewing, again open only to Friends of Poulton.

To become a Friend of Poulton and help us continue with this amazing educational project, we are asking for a donation of Ł20 or more per year. Given under the new Gift Aid scheme, we can claim back 28p for every Ł1 you donate as a taxpayer!

Please give generously, and on behalf of all the archaeologists, students and volunteers may I thank you for taking the trouble to read this far and I hope to make your acquaintance in the not too far distant future. Thanking you in anticipation.

Please click here, for a printable form to join Friends of Poulton.

Please click here to download the Friends of Poulton Christmas 2004 newsletter (WORD format).

Please click here to download the Friends of Poulton New Year Message 2006 (WORD format)