THE ancient secrets of the Derbyshire landscape will be revealed at an archaeology day in Chesterfield next year.
A prehistoric skeleton and the hidden past of the Chatsworth estate will be just two of the things discussed in the event at the Pomegranate Theatre.
Archaeologists and historians will give presentations on their latest investigations across the c
ounty, with other topics including Old King Coal – a talk from Jon Humble from English Heritage about the archaeological heritage of the region's coal mining industry.
The skeleton, which is thousands of years old, will feature in Fin Cop – Solving a Derbyshire Mystery, a presentation about a community-led excavation of Fin Cop hill fort by the Longstone Local History Group and Archaeological Research Services.
And John Barnatt, an archaeologist with the Peak District National Park Authority, will trace previously unknown features including burial mounds in the talk Chatsworth and Beyond – The Archaeology of a Great Estate.
Other speakers include Daryl Garton on the hidden past of the high peat moors, Richard O'Neill on the Cromford and High Peak Railway and Tim Allen on Heritage at Risk.
The event has been organised by the Peak District National Park Authority, Chesterfield Council and Derbyshire County Council.
Pre-booking for the event on January 16 is recommended.
Tickets priced £10 are available from Chesterfield Museum in St Mary's Gate, Chesterfield.
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