From the 14th of January, Kirkleatham Museum will be hosting an exhibition, entitled Megaliths.
This collaborative exhibition, a mixture of paintings and photography, will showcase the work of Gavin Parry and Tony Galuidi, both of whom share a passion for ancient standing stones... continues...
The 25th Festival of Archaeology will take place between the 11th - 26th July 2015
The Festival is a huge celebration of our incredible history here in the UK, and you don't have to be an archaeologist to join in. It's a chance for everyone to explore and uncover the past, see archaeology in action, and bring the history on your doorstep to life. We look forward to seeing you there... continues...
"HeritageTogether is an AHRC-funded project run by Bangor, Aberystwyth and Manchester Metropolitan Universities in conjunction with Gwynedd Archaeological Trust... continues...
CBA issue "Archaeology is about knowledge, not treasure" article
Following on the from ITV's "Britain's Secret Treasures" programme, the Council for British Archaeology have issued an excellent, unequivocal statement on their website... continues...
What were Britain's primordial forests like before humans started tampering with the environment? The latest clues from a study of fossil beetles suggest that the ancient forest was patchy and varied in density across Britain... continues...
How To: Report Dumped Rubbish or Damage to a Heritage Site
An article I wrote which details how to report damage or litter at prehistoric sites that you may find as you work your way through the sites on TMA. In short:
1. Take lots of photos.
2. Take 5 minutes to briefly write down the following:
- date
- site name
- site location (an OS ref will do)
- type of crime
- extent of crime
3. Ring the police on 999 if its happening right now and on 101 if its already happened. You do not have to give your name.
Can you recognise any of these stone circles from the aerial photos?
A friend just emailed me this link so thought I'd share it on here if anyone wants to have a go. Good luck!
All over the press today, the official launch of the British Library Newspaper website. May be of use to TMAers... a search for Stonehenge found 450 articles to read.
Mythology and rites of the British Druids as certained by national documents and compared with the general traditions and customs of heathenism, as illustrated by antiquaries of our age. With an appendix, containing ancient poems and extracts, with some remarks on ancient British coins.
by Davies, Edward
Published in 1809, Printed for J Booth (London)
Just to the north of Doide (a small house) there is a suitable place to park near concrete structures used for agriculture, handy, because it is between the hill fort at Dun Na Doide to the south and the dun / fort at Dun A' Chaisteil to the north.
For Dun Na Doide I walked south past the house at Doide, entering a field heading south west towards the only hill next to the coastline in this area.
Despite all of the very wet weather the ground proved to be remarkably dry, marshier parts near the bottom hill can be crossed without getting to wet.
I approached from the northern end of the fort, an outer wall still exists, badly robbed. The best remains of wall at the fort are on the north west heading south looking onto Loch Sween. On the other side of Loch Sween are also many prehistoric sites.
The fort covered most of the hill top, being oval in shape with a single wall providing the defence. Probably the entrance was by the route taken from the north were a hollowed section is in place.
Good views north, on the banks of Loch Sween - Castle Sween (and its caravan site), to the east of the castle is the steep climb to Dun A' Chaisteil, my next destination.