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From borg - a mound - and nadur - a place of observation.
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The Highways Agency and Archaelogical Services WYAS have produced a booklet on the investigations carried out in the vicinty of Ferrybridge henge prior to the road works at Holmfirth interchange, showing the excavations of the timber circles, barrows and enclosures in a region roughly south and east of the henge. It includes a number of site plans, aerial photos and artists impressions. A full report is available (to purchase) here: http://www.arch.wyjs.org.uk/aspubl.htm
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Excavations prior to the A1 M62 interchange upgrade work included investigating seven barrows. Bronze age human remains were found with associated burial goods - flint daggers and scrapers, arrow heads and a Beaker pot.
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Yorkshire based stone searcher and Cope music fan with intentions to be tidy and green, and with a fondness for baking.
Married to Beardy - at Castlerigg - and honeymooned round Perthshire, Aberdeenshire, and the Western Isles.
Recently taken to European excursions.
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