AN enthusiastic group of volunteers are set to take part in an archaeological project to preserve and understand more about Barrow's military defences.

The project will see willing volunteers work with Morecambe Bay Partnership and Manchester Metropolitan University to record and understand the crumbling 20th century military defences dotted around Walney Island.

Barrow was a prime target for enemy air attack during the Second World War due to the town's production of battleships and submarines.

This was demonstrated by the Barrow Blitz of 1941 which killed 83 people and left more than 300 injured.

Many of the defensive fortifications across Walney are starting to degrade and collapse due to coastal erosion, therefore the Morecambe Bay Partnership is keen to train volunteers who want to play a part in recording the remains of the military landscape.

Louise Martin, Cultural Heritage Officer for Morecambe Bay Partnership said: "During the free training last week we started to make inroads in creating a record of this important landscape, but we found even more to record.

"We would like to encourage more volunteers to join us, learn new skills, and make a real difference to our understanding of this often-unappreciated archaeological resource."

An interpretation event will be held at Furness golf club on Sunday July 10 between 11:30 and 15:00. Experts will come together with volunteers and interested members of the community to explore what has been found so far and to make any recommendations about future research.

Places can be booked via the Morecambe Bay Partnership website or by calling their office on 01539 734888.

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