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Heritage Action Zone

Elsecar has been named a ‘Heritage
Action Zone’ by Historic England. One
of only a select few places across the
country to gain this special status,
Elsecar has a rich heritage and an
incredible story to tell.

Over three years, Barnsley Museums are working with Historic
England and the local community to research, uncover and
celebrate the history and archaeology of the village. The Heritage
Action Zone will also help to realise the village’s potential as part
of the region’s growing visitor and tourism economy.
For more information contact Tegwen Roberts at
tegwenroberts@barnsley.gov.uk

Elsecar Newcomen
Power House Dig Results Evening
Thur 21 Nov
This summer, in an ambitious archaeological dig planned
by young people and local volunteers, we explored the
hidden underground remains of the impressive Power
House that once stood at the 1795 New Colliery.
Come along to find out more, what was found and enjoy
the creativity of local artists and young people that the
dig inspired.
6pm–8pm | Free event | Booking essential via Eventbrite
Picturing Hoyland in the 1950s
Sat 26 Oct to Sat 30 Nov | Hoyland Library
A fascinating exhibition of then–and–now photographs
inspired by unique Ordnance Survey photographs from
the 1950s.
A joint project between the Elsecar Heritage Action Zone
and Barnsley Archives, come along and see how Hoyland
and the surrounding area has changed over the last 70
years.
Library opening times | Free drop-in event