Hiya!
Long time since we last had contact. Sorry to hear about the cancer but i'm glad everything is looking bright again. :)
Like you it's a long time since i did any research but did you see Time Team on Channel 4 last night?
http://www.channel4.com/video/time-team/catchup.htmlSun 1 Feb 5:30 pm
Baxendales were given a mention and this might interest you :)