archaeological reports

Chadkirk Chapel and St Chad’s Well archaeological reports.

Between the early 1990s and 2005, before the chapel had its last restoration, it was surveyed by the Archaeological Unit at the University of Manchester. The work was undertaken as extensively as possible, without damage to any of the structures. We recently obtained the reports, which we are posting here to make them available to everyone. The reports are public domain, but we thank Greater Manchester Archaeological Advisory Service for providing these and allowing us to make them available.

These documents contain a wealth of detail about the chapel, the graveyard and St Chad’s Well. They include interesting plans, drawing and photographs.

2005

Chadkirk Chapel, Romiley – an archaeological evaluation

A report by Ruth Garratt (49 pages)

The University Of Manchester Archaeological Unit (UMAU) was commissioned by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Community Services to undertake an archaeological evaluation within the Churchyard of Chadkirk Chapel, Romiley, Stockport, prior to the graveyard enhancement and re-levelling development. The evaluation comprised the excavation of eleven test pits with the aim of providing information on the nature of the below ground conditions, recording the presence of any sub-surface structures (vaults, drains etc), and the potential depth of articulated human remains, coffins and overburden.

2005

Chadkirk Chapel Graveyard – an archaeological desk-based assessment

A report by Dr Peter Arrowsmith (49 pages)

This report presents the results of an archaeological desk-based assessment of the graveyard at Chadkirk Chapel, Romiley, carried out by the University of Manchester Archaeological Unit and commissioned by Stockport MBC Community Services.

1994

Chadkirk Chapel, Stockport – excavation report

A report by Greater Manchester Archaeological Contracts (40 pages)

This report presents the results of excavations carried out by Greater Manchester Archaeological Contracts in the interior of Chadkirk Chapel. The work was commissioned by the Leisure Services Division of Stockport MBC as part of the restoration of the chapel and was carried out from the 31st January to the 25th March 1994.

1994

St Chad’s or Holy Well – an archaeological survey

A report by Greater Manchester Archaeological Contracts (14 pages)

Greater Manchester Archaeological Contracts was commissioned by Stockport MBC to conduct an archaeological survey of the surviving fabric of St Chad's or Holy Well, Chadkirk. The work, carried out between 18 and 21 April 1994, included the removal of the surrounding undergrowth and the extensive boss of tufaceous material which had formed over the decades within the body of the well. The structure was then recorded photographically, and elevations drawn.

1991

Chadkirk Chapel, Stockport

A report by the Manchester Archaeological Unit (10 pages)

A history of the chapel, based on historical documents and maps.This gathers together the (quite scant) documentary evidence of the history of the chapel.