History and Archaeology Task Force in Sutton Park

Join the team of volunteers who meet each month to support the Sutton Park Rangers in preserving and recording the archaeology of the park. This month we will be working near  Keepers Pool, repairing and reinforcing the rhododendron dead hedge that protects the 16th-century boundary bank of Holly Hurst, with material that we will cut from nearby as part of habitat management. There should also be an opportunity to do some surveying and walkover surveys, as time permits.

Please wear warm and weatherproof outdoor clothing and footwear, and bring a packed lunch. Tools and gloves and hot drinks will be provided.

Café and toilets available at beginning and end of session. Dogs are not prohibited but it is a long session in one spot so not recommended.

Meeting at 11am at the Visitors Centre, Sutton Park, B74 2YT. Nearest train station Sutton Coldfield (10min walk), Bus Sutton Coldfield (10min walk)

Photos and film footage may be taken at this event. This is to help us promote heritage activities in the town and share with our funders to demonstrate the impact their funding has. Should you not wish to be photographed/filmed, please alert an event volunteer when you arrive.

If you reserve a place at this event and then your circumstances change and you are not able to attend, please let us know so we can offer your place to someone on the waiting list.

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This is event is being promoted by Sutton Coldfield Heritage Network (SCHN), a volunteer run community group which runs, supports and promotes history and heritage activities in Sutton Coldfield. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter / X and Instagram.

SCHN is very grateful to Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust for awarding us a grant for Birmingham Heritage Week in Sutton Coldfield. You can find details of all our events, including those which don’t require advance booking on our website.

Host or Publisher Sutton Coldfield Heritage Network