Treasures to Feature in TV Documentary

A farmers field which unearthed it’s secrets, including ancient Roman treasures, while being ploughed, is to become the setting For a special TV documentary.

The field at Warburton near Lymm, which has been worked for three years by
amateur archaeologist James Balme, was once an ancient settlement and can be traced
back to the bronze age.

The various discoveries from the site, which include rare Roman finds, will feature as part
of the documentary series.
Major archaeological investigations involving Manchester University Archaeological Unit are due
to start later this autumn, which should run until the spring next year.

The unit will be using specialist equipment to help assist with the dig.
The documentary which has been following James’ work to date, will record the excavations as they happen.
Finds already made include Roman coins, brooches and hairpins as well as bronze age tools.

Meanwhile James has set up the Warburton Heritage Fund with the purpose of making people more aware of the history surrounding them.

" any funds raised will be used to further investigation work in and around Warburton village with the eventual goal of creating a permanent heritage centre" said James.

" we will need somewhere to house the artefacts recovered during the dig."

He has now opened up membership of the heritage fund to anyone with an interest in the project.

Benefits include regular progress meetings, a quarterly newsletter, regular site updates and a chance to become involved in the research and excavations.

The annual subscription is £8 for adults, £4 for children and £3 for students and OAPs.

Family membership is also available for £12.

Further details are available by emailing James at jamesbalme@hotmail.com.