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St. Leonard’s Church House - The Grapes Inn Archaeological Excavation
Heritage Open Day: Following several years of test-pitting, Middleton Archaeological Society is getting to grips with the prestigious site by undertaking a full excavation. The Church House was demolished in 1890 but is built on the cellar of a thatched pub. It is at the gates of St. Leonard’s Church which was rebuilt in the 15th century and is the oldest Church in Greater Manchester.
The site will be open to visitors over Heritage Open Days for guided tours around the site. There will also
Thu 10 Sep:1000-1500. Fri 11 Sep:1000-1500. Sat 12 Sep:1000-1500. Sun 13 Sep:1000-1500. Free Entry. For more information and last-minute updates, please visit the Heritage Open Days website
St. Leonards Square / Clarke Brow, Middleton, Manchester M24 6DJ
Thu 10 Sep to Sun 13 Sep 2015
Website:
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory/st.-leonards-church-house-the-grapes-inn-archaeological
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