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SUPPORT SOULTON: Funding the True Cost of Heritage and Research and Access

By 21 July 2026July 24th, 2026No Comments

Hosting guests and celebrating special moments at Soulton has been our pleasure for over half a century.

And for generations, the Ashton family farmed this land as a means to hold its history in trust—often through quiet sacrifice—preserving a complex heritage until it was ready to be shared.

However, Soulton Hall is now the focus of an interdisciplinary programme spanning archaeology, Shakespeare, the memory of St Erkenwald, the lost altar of Old St Paul’s, and the legacy of Old Sir Rowland.

Since 2020, we have launched a dedicated, independent program of research, arts, and heritage presentations that brings Soulton to life.

Actors move in red light with some; it is dark so they are in silhouette

Meeting the financial demands of presenting it responsibly and well and extending access requires support beyond what onsite trading can provide.

If you would like to support this next chapter, you can join us on Ko-fi: CLICK THIS LINK TO LEARN MORE.

Theatre in Epidaurus Court, Soulton Hall

Theatre in Epidaurus Court, Soulton Hall

Sustaining this next phase enables us all to focus on:

  • Conservation & Sacred History: Caring for our ancient structures and respectfully stewarding our complex ecumenical heritage and concealed chapel.

  • Archaeology & Research: Funding active digs and public heritage presentations.

  • Arts & Culture: Supporting live, open-air theatre and creative programming on the grounds.

  • Access & Amenities: Expanding disability access across the historic estate and improving visitor amenities surrounding the As You Like It wood.

Please visit our website to follow the developments associated with this endeavor, where you can also join our mailing list.

Faces projected brighly on a very large building at night; in front ot the building actors playing activists stand defiantly with flags

Supporting Independent Research & Byrga Geniht

A central pillar of this new chapter is the research led by Byrga Geniht—specifically James D. Wenn and James Syrett.

Their work requires exceptional talent, profound sensitivity, and endless effort. What is being uncovered through their work often astonishes those who encounter it, reshaping our collective understanding of this history.

At a time when the university sector—and the humanities in particular—faces unprecedented pressure, independent scholarly work of this depth needs direct encouragement. If you are able to do so, we invite you to consider supporting their endeavours on Ko-fi as part of sustaining this wider effort.

BYRGA GENIHT research the forgotten culture of England. We make the knowledge available through art shows, video essays, lectures and animations

Your support on Ko-fi allows us to continue our work to reach as many people as possible.