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National Trust Archaeology @nattrustarch.bsky.social · Aug 27

If you fancy getting #OutintheField, why not pick up a copy of Landmarks and Legends by Jo Woolf, a beautifully illustrated book which reveals the secrets and stories of fifty icons of Britain’s landscape, including Cheddar Gorge, Avebury, Uffington White Horse and Sutton Hoo.

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Dr Mechtild Rossler @mechtildrossler.bsky.social · Jul 21

Did you see the blog (I wrote with Prof Thomas Schmitt) on our conference on climate action & World Heritage? www.ourworldheritage.org/posts/world-...

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Dr Nick Snashall @drnickarchaeo.bsky.social · Aug 26

We're looking for the first independent Chair of the Stonehenge & Avebury World Heritage Site Expert & Stakeholder Group. Could it be you? www.stonehengeandaveburywhs.org/new-opportun...

New Opportunity – Chair of Expert & Stakeholder Group ⋆ Stonehenge & Avebury

This is a prestigious voluntary opportunity to play a key role in the governance of Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site (WHS) and contribute to protecting the WHS for current and future generat...

www.stonehengeandaveburywhs.org

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Wiltshire Museum @wiltshiremuseum.bsky.social · Aug 20

More isotope analysis - cattle from Wales at Stonehenge. Rather an overblown headline, but interesting new research.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Could an ancient cow’s tooth unlock the origins of Stonehenge?

Isotopes shows animal began life in Wales, adding weight to theory cattle used in hauling stones across country

www.theguardian.com

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National Trust Archaeology @nattrustarch.bsky.social · Aug 20

Our archaeologists are no strangers to having their time #OutintheField documented for television, so if you are unable to visit one of our sites where an excavation or surveys are being undertaken, why not take an opportunity to catch up on some past episodes of #DiggingforBritain on BBC iPlayer! 🧵

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National Trust Archaeology @nattrustarch.bsky.social · Aug 20

*BREAKING NEWS*
A chance find #OutintheField of a tooth by 7 year old Arthur, at Lizard Point, has led to the discovery of potentially the most southerly Bronze Age burial site in Britain!

Click the link to learn more from NT archaeologist Jim! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Boy's tooth find reveals bronze age burial mound on Lizard Point

Further human remains are found after seven-year-old Arthur finds a tooth at Lizard Point.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Dr Nick Snashall @drnickarchaeo.bsky.social · Aug 15

Hot, hot, hot in the @nattrustarch.bsky.social Stonehenge Landscape this morning. Among the cooling shade of those trees (Luxenborough & Full Moon plantations) lie Bronze Age Barrow cemeteries

A sun-crisped field in the Stonehenge Landscape with two large clumps of trees in the middle distance

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National Trust Archaeology @nattrustarch.bsky.social · Aug 11

#MondayMotivation from all of us at Bodiam Castle!

#yoga #wellbeing #archaeology
@nationaltrust.org.uk 🏺🧘‍♀️

#Bodiam100

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · Jul 25

We have one last surprise for #AskAnArchaeologist...

To keep the discoveries flowing & to celebrate #FestivalOfArchaeology, we’re unlocking the British Archaeology archives for ONE WEEKEND ONLY - totally OPEN ACCESS! 🔓👉 shorturl.at/7uZaD

Let us know what you uncover!

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Dr Nick Snashall @drnickarchaeo.bsky.social · Jul 25

You can't go wrong with a cheese and onion roll. I did work on one site where they fried up yesterday's cheese and coleslaw sandwiches for breakfast - naming no names to protect the guilty #AskAnArchaeologist #SurprisinglyTasty

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National Trust Archaeology @nattrustarch.bsky.social · Jul 25

You might #AskAnArchaeologist "How can I get involved with archaeology at National Trust places?"

How about the #FestivalofArchaeology? We have so many events happening across England, Wales and Northern Ireland until Sunday 3rd August!

Check out our website for more details: bit.ly/40A0e66

Festival of Archaeology 2025

The UK's annual Festival of Archaeology will take place from 19 July to 3 August 2025. Find events and activities at archaeological sites in our care.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Dr Nick Snashall @drnickarchaeo.bsky.social · Jul 25

That was meant to say unworked sarsen

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Dr Nick Snashall @drnickarchaeo.bsky.social · Jul 25

Other naturally occurring sarsens that have been used for building #AskAnArchaeologist

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Dr Nick Snashall @drnickarchaeo.bsky.social · Jul 25

At Avebury we have William Stukeley's depictions and accounts of some of the stones that were taken away and broken up by locals in the 18th century. He even names some of those responsible. But its almost impossible to differentiate uncorked standing stones that have been taken for building from

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · Jul 25

Calling all curious minds! Today is #AskAnArchaeologistDay, your chance to ask anything you’ve ever wanted to know about archaeology!

📱 Join the conversation on X, BlueSky, TikTok, and Instagram, just use the hashtag #AskAnArchaeologist or ask your question in the comments to get involved.

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Dr Nick Snashall @drnickarchaeo.bsky.social · Jul 25

Join us today from 10:00 #AskAnArchaeologist #FestivalofArchaeology

National Trust Archaeology @nattrustarch.bsky.social · Jul 25

We'll be answering your questions from 10am, so please feel free to start posting and we'll catch up with you later!

#AskAnArchaeologist #FestivalofArchaeology

@nationaltrust.org.uk
@archaeologyuk.bsky.social

An archaeologist walking through a field of grass with low, rolling hills in the background and trees on higher ground

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National Trust Archaeology @nattrustarch.bsky.social · Jul 14

There will be lots of activities across the South West for #FestivalofArchaeology, from finds handling at Chedworth Roman Villa, tracing Dunster Castle's 1000 year history, exploring Agatha Christie's love for the past at Greenway to joining Time Team at Corfe Castle.

Find out more: bit.ly/4eNH9TX

A group of people dressed up in medieval clothing stood next to a tent with the ruins of Corfe Castle on the hill behind

A group of people excavating a large area in a green field

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National Trust Archaeology @nattrustarch.bsky.social · Jul 4

We are excited to be taking part in this year’s #FestivalofArchaeology, with a range of events at National Trust properties. From guided walks, to family archaeology days, to archaeology talks, to excavations, there are activities for everyone:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-...

Archaeologist Martin Papworth giving an archaeology talk with Corfe Castle in the background. ©National Trust Images/Paul Harris

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Dr Hannah Fluck @hannahfluck.bsky.social · Jun 25

Looking for some free archaeology inspired fun this summer? Check out these locative games inspired by Avebury @nattrustarch.bsky.social
logaculture.eu/news-events/...

Avebury Adventures: Exploring Avebury through Locative Games - LoGaCulture

25th-26th July 2025, 10am-4pm, Visitor Reception Barn at Avebury Come to Avebury for the launch of a panoply of locative games! Experience history in and around the ancient landscape with games and st...

logaculture.eu

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Dr Nick Snashall @drnickarchaeo.bsky.social · May 13

Go on, you know you want to!

Wiltshire Museum @wiltshiremuseum.bsky.social · May 13

We are now at 999 followers on BlueSky. Who is going to be the 1,000th?

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Jonathan Last @johnnythin.bsky.social · May 4

Extraordinary photos of the collapsed Stonehenge trilithon being moved, in The Sphere this weekend in 1958: "raising the column from the hole where it had remained since its collapse proved more difficult than anticipated & gave the workmen & experts several moments of anxiety" #StandingStoneSunday

Cutting from The Sphere (May 3 1958) headlined "STONEHENGE RESTORATION Ministry of Works Experts Prepare to Re-erect a Fallen Trilithon at the Prehistoric Monument on Salisbury Plain" with a photo captioned: "PREPARING FOR A BIG LIFT: A 52-ton cracked sandstone column, part of a trilithon which collapsed at Stonehenge in 1797, and which is being re-erected by the Ministry of Works, is lifted by a 60-ton crane. It was the last of the major stones to be moved at Stonehenge before the work of restoration started."

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NTS-Archaeology @nts-archaeology.bsky.social · Apr 30

Wow a new platform for us... not sure how it works so here goes....cheers

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Dr Nick Snashall @drnickarchaeo.bsky.social · Apr 30

Magnificent beeches and fabulous barrows. Perfect day in the Stonehenge Landscape today @nattrustarch.bsky.social

Beech tree in the foreground with grassy burial mounds behind

Beech trees close to two round grassy burial mounds

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The Heritage Alliance @heritagealliance.bsky.social · Apr 25

1/3 💰 We know how important the themes of Strength and Resilience are to our heritage sector, so here are some inspiring #FunderFriday funds from the #HeritageFundingDirectory.

Image: Human Henge walk for World Heritage Day 2019 at Avebury, by Restoration Trust.

Two hikers shaking hands over a boulder.

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Dr Nick Snashall @drnickarchaeo.bsky.social · Apr 20

Now that's what I call a garden feature #WantOne

Jonathan Last @johnnythin.bsky.social · Apr 20

Happy 180th birthday to "Southampton's grand old man", William Burrough Hill, who was born in April 1845 and lived to the age of 96. An auctioneer and surveyor by profession, in later years he was most famous for having a full-size model of a Stonehenge trilithon in his garden #StandingStoneSunday

View of the trilithon with Mr Hill (presumably) seated next to it. Captioned 'A trilithon of full size about twenty-two feet in height.' From The Graphic, Feb 11, 1922

View of the trilithon in a garden setting with a man touching the 'stone' (probably Portland cement). Captioned 'The other side of the trilithon with its beautiful surroundings.'

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