As part of the People of the Peak Project, we’re working with the Peak District National Park Authority and the Peak District National Park Foundation to pilot a new training day focused on Scheduled Monument Condition Monitoring – a first step in actively caring for the National Park’s cultural heritage.
This training will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to assess the condition of some of our most important historic monuments. You’ll learn how to recognise potential risks – from animal activity and vegetation growth to erosion and visitor impact – and understand how this information helps protect sites for the future. After completing the training, you’ll be able to carry out monitoring visits, supported initially by shadowing experienced volunteers, with opportunities to develop your skills further through masterclasses.
The day runs from 10am to 4pm. The morning session will be classroom-based, introducing key concepts and methods, followed by an afternoon outdoors putting your learning into practice on nearby sites.
As this is a trial event, we would greatly value your feedback to help refine the training for future participants.
Details:
Date: Saturday 9th May
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Brunts Barn
Transport: Grindleford Railway station is a short walk away
Parking: There is paid parking at Grindleford train station
Please bring a packed lunch; tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, and travel expenses can be claimed back.
HOw to Take Part
What is People of the Peak: Past, Present, Future
People of the Peak: Past, Present Future is a project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and delivered in partnership by the Peak District National Park Authority and the Peak District National Park Foundation. Its aim is to improve the monitoring and conservation of our historic sites and monuments, while expanding and diversifying our volunteer workforce. The project is currently in its development phase, running until November 2026. This is a time for testing ideas and learning what works, so a strong and successful delivery phase can begin in 2027.
We (Peak District Mosaic) are partnering with the Peak District National Park Authority and the Peak District National Park Foundation to ensure that the views and experiences of ethnically and culturally diverse communities are represented in this project.
What is Cultural Heritage?
From prehistoric burial mounds to Roman settlements, medieval castles to industrial quarries, traditional field barns to grand country houses, the Peak District is rich in archaeology and historic buildings. These, together with its intangible traditions and stories, make up the cultural heritage of the National Park.