INFORMATION on a Roman fort, discovered jut over a year ago in Calstock, is to be unveiled next week, as part of the Calstock Parish Heritage Project, which draws to a close later this month.

The project was supported through a grant of £35,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

The archaeological dig, which revealed the Roman fort and many exciting finds, was a major part of the two year project to encourage the local community to find out more about their history and heritage, within the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

It captured the imaginations of the Calstock community and beyond, bringing the enthusiasm and energy to dig deeper and find out more about the heritage of the local area.

An interpretation board, showing the extent of the fort, highlighting the finds and detailing the exploration, will be publicly unveiled by Dr Chris Smart from University of Exeter.

The unveiling will take place at the cemetery gates opposite St Andrew's Church, Calstock, near to where Calstock Parish Council have given permission for the board to be sited, at 10.30am on Saturday, January 26.

Richard Bellamy, HLF's acting head of South West, said: 'The success of the Calstock Parish Heritage Project reinforces the fact that local people are keen to explore and dig deeper into the past to reveal the origins of their present-day communities.

'Thanks to the enthusiasm and commitment of everyone involved, this project has made real discoveries about the past, enabling future generations to better understand the history of their area.'

An exhibition, celebrating the end of the project and all it has achieved is on now at the Tamar Valley Centre, Drakewalls. Opening hours for the centre are from 11am to 4pm.

For information on the unveiling or the exhibition, contact Samantha Barnes, Tamar Valley AONB project officer on 01822 835032 or [email protected]">[email protected]