Peter Winn, Trustee & Volunteer - 2014

The Ridge

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.

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

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

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