Initial introductory talk on the work of the sandstone ridge trust given in August 2014 as part of the RRS project events

1. Peter Winn,
Trustee & Volunteer -
2014

2. The Ridge

3. Origins of the Trust
1999-2011: Sandstone Ridge ECOnet
Partnership supported by Cheshire County
Council
2008-2012: “Habitats and Hillforts”
Landscape Partnership Scheme funded by
Heritage Lottery Fund
2011: the Trust created with remaining
funds to safeguard the legacy of the above.

4. Among the Aims of the Trust are:
• coordination and improvement of the
interpretation of the landscape
• improving the understanding of the heritage,
archaeological and cultural inheritance of
the area
• increasing public enjoyment of the area
• encouraging more voluntary participation

5. Management of the Trust
A registered charity
Managed by a small group of trustees
with limited support from CW&CC
Free Membership
Details can be found at:
www.thesandstoneridgetrust.co.uk

6. Activities
 Maintaining the physical legacy left by Habitats & Hillforts
Scheme
 Working with partners (eg. Ancient Tree Survey, Harthill
Hub)
 Identifying sites and monuments in need of interpretation
or protection (eg. Delamere Meridian, Manley Cross,
sandstone ladder stiles)
 Archaeological field-walking group
 Sandstone Trail 40th anniversary event (Sept 26-27)
 The Ridge, Rocks and Springs project

7. Activities
 Maintaining the physical legacy left by Habitats & Hillforts
Scheme
 Working with partners (eg. Ancient Tree Survey, Harthill
Hub)
 Identifying sites and monuments in need of interpretation
or protection (eg. Delamere Meridian, Manley Cross,
sandstone ladder stiles)
 Archaeological field-walking group
 Sandstone Trail 40th anniversary event (Sept 26-27)
 The Ridge, Rocks and Springs project