Quick Links
Projects
Over the years, our society has carried out a number of field projects within
the Wigan district. Click on the links below to view the project reports.
Lost parts of Standish Hall
An investigation into the history and current location of parts of Standish Hall.
Wigan Pier
A report on the history of Wigan Pier.
Historic Graffiti Survey
Rapid photographic survey of deliberately made marks in the Parish Church of St Wilfrid's, Standish, Greater Manchester.
Millgate Excavation
A report on the excavation of the Roman Bathhouse.
The Roman Roads in the Wigan Area
An examination of the known Roman roads leading into Wigan, from recent excavations by the Wigan Archaeological Society.
Greatacre Excavation
Investigation in the Douglas Valley near Bottling Wood.
Standish Hall Corn Mill
Excavation of a medieval corn mill in Elnup woods.
Arley Hall and Water Mills
A study of the Arley Estate and the nearby Douglas valley.
Roman Mining
Investigation into possible Roman mines at Arley.