Mark Olly - Biography
Mark Olly is a Cheshire writer and archaeologist who established
and runs the archaeological unit CWP Archaeology (Celtic Warrington
Project) whose aim is to document all prehistoric and Dark
Age remains in the Mid Mersey Valley, North Cheshire and South
Lancashire, using Warrington as the central point. This is
a unique historical project for the North West British Isles,
revealing an unsuspected picture of the region in Dark Age
times. The project receives no funding of any kind and therefore
help and assistance is always appreciated.
Mark was born, and has lived almost all his life, in Warrington.
He is a musician, artist, photographer, writer, and archaeologist,
and holds a Certificate of Ministry and a Diploma of Biblical
Studies
He trained in field archaeology with Liverpool University
in the 1970's and 1980's, working on local sites, and set
up CWP Archaeology in 1999. Among sites he has been involved
with are the Wilderspool Roman settlement in Warrington,
Norton Priory in Runcorn, the Roman road at High Legh, and
prehistoric Lespuge caves in Southern France, to name a
few.
Mark writes on archaeology and other subjects for local
and national press and publications, gives talks on archaeology
and other topics, and acts as consultant to Element Books.
His books include the 'Celtic Warrington & Other Mysteries'
volumes, which have been based on six years of research.
Mark's interests and activities are wide ranging and also
include 'The Door - Histories, Mysteries & discoveries
group', a weekly discussion group, and 'Dalraida The Norsemen',
a dark age, living history, re-enactment aspect of Celtic
Warrington.
Mark joined forces with Virtual-Knutsford
in June 2000 and his work is a regular feature on the site.
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The second of Mark's 'Celtic Warrington & Other Mysteries'
volumes, whichcovers Knutsford and surrounding areas,
appears in regular instalments. The material that we feature
from this book includes additional information, illustrations,
and photographic material not seen in the book.
Mark's work on CWP is a valuable and unique endeavour,
and his contribution to Virtual-Knutsford is a fascinating,
readable, and highly enjoyable element of a site which
aims to bring its visitors up to date and informative
content.
Mark Olly teaches OCN archaeology at West Cheshire College
in Chester,
contact Pat Tripney 01244 670536. He can also be booked
for talks to private groups on the subject.
Enquiries can be made by email
through this site.
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