Dr Wendy Morrison
@hillfortian.bsky.social
Heritage & Archaeology Manager at Chilterns National Landscape; prehistorian, flyfisher, ferroequinologist. Jack of some trades, master of none. FSA
Opinions are all my own...
Opinions are all my own...
Well this is a fun sounding name for a roundabout
November 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Well this is a fun sounding name for a roundabout
I clearly need more coffee, as I read this too fast and wondered what Avogadro's number had to do with the river... But now I get it 🤦♂️
And yes, rivers, from the first mention of the Euphrates in stories written 4500 years ago, are ever present in our stories about ourselves.
And yes, rivers, from the first mention of the Euphrates in stories written 4500 years ago, are ever present in our stories about ourselves.
Rivers have been written into stories since the earliest records. It is Mole's constant companion in Grahame's Wind in the Willows. Tarka the Otter meets the River as a wilder force, sculpting the landscape. Folklore is filled with tales of rivers, and river folk - we are part of a deep history!
November 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I clearly need more coffee, as I read this too fast and wondered what Avogadro's number had to do with the river... But now I get it 🤦♂️
And yes, rivers, from the first mention of the Euphrates in stories written 4500 years ago, are ever present in our stories about ourselves.
And yes, rivers, from the first mention of the Euphrates in stories written 4500 years ago, are ever present in our stories about ourselves.
Reposted by Dr Wendy Morrison
Congratulations to my colleague Dr Ben Jennings on his recent publication in Antiquity - a must read if you're into Wetlands and Archaeology.
Find the article here:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Find the article here:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Last chance to see? The ‘Crisis of Preservation’ and pathways to a sustainable future for Europe’s peatland archaeology | Antiquity | Cambridge Core
Last chance to see? The ‘Crisis of Preservation’ and pathways to a sustainable future for Europe’s peatland archaeology
www.cambridge.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Congratulations to my colleague Dr Ben Jennings on his recent publication in Antiquity - a must read if you're into Wetlands and Archaeology.
Find the article here:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Find the article here:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Can't wait to do this again
#happyplace
#happyplace
November 25, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Can't wait to do this again
#happyplace
#happyplace
One of my favourite wall hung mosaics!
@stalbansmuseums.bsky.social
@stalbansmuseums.bsky.social
The ‘Shell Mosaic’ from Verulamium - the third largest town in Roman Britain which is situated close to modern St. Albans. The mosaic is one of 49 discovered during excavations of the site and dates to around 150 AD. The mosaic is on display at Verulamium Museum. #MosaicMonday
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
One of my favourite wall hung mosaics!
@stalbansmuseums.bsky.social
@stalbansmuseums.bsky.social
Great thread. Was just at the Hellfire caves a few weeks ago.
Whilst the mausoleum is great and all, he did bigger up the entrance to the hillfort....
A horribly presented video will tell you about the site. youtu.be/sGr9-qg12_U?...
Whilst the mausoleum is great and all, he did bigger up the entrance to the hillfort....
A horribly presented video will tell you about the site. youtu.be/sGr9-qg12_U?...
November 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Great thread. Was just at the Hellfire caves a few weeks ago.
Whilst the mausoleum is great and all, he did bigger up the entrance to the hillfort....
A horribly presented video will tell you about the site. youtu.be/sGr9-qg12_U?...
Whilst the mausoleum is great and all, he did bigger up the entrance to the hillfort....
A horribly presented video will tell you about the site. youtu.be/sGr9-qg12_U?...
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A fascinating talk about a truly stunning Iron Age discovery 👇
The next CHAS lecture is a not-to-miss event! Join us on December 1 to hear British Museum curator Dr. Sophia Adams talk about the amazing Melsonby Hoard - and, as always, it's free!
More info and a link for tickets here:
ehas.org.uk/ehas.org.uk/...
#archaeology #ancientBluesky
More info and a link for tickets here:
ehas.org.uk/ehas.org.uk/...
#archaeology #ancientBluesky
The Melsonby Hoard: a talk by Sophia Adams - East Herts Archaeological Society
The Melsonby Hoard is a highly significant collection of more than 800 pieces of Iron Age metalwork from nearly 2,000 years ago.
ehas.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A fascinating talk about a truly stunning Iron Age discovery 👇
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It’s #HillfortsWednesday!
Did you know that there are more than 150 hillforts, hilltop and hillslope enclosures recorded on land cared for by the National Trust?
They're amazing archaeological sites, but also real havens for nature. 🧵
Did you know that there are more than 150 hillforts, hilltop and hillslope enclosures recorded on land cared for by the National Trust?
They're amazing archaeological sites, but also real havens for nature. 🧵
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
It’s #HillfortsWednesday!
Did you know that there are more than 150 hillforts, hilltop and hillslope enclosures recorded on land cared for by the National Trust?
They're amazing archaeological sites, but also real havens for nature. 🧵
Did you know that there are more than 150 hillforts, hilltop and hillslope enclosures recorded on land cared for by the National Trust?
They're amazing archaeological sites, but also real havens for nature. 🧵
Welcome to @bsky.app, @nicolaschaferfilm.bsky.social !
You'll find lots of great folk here.
Great folk, this is Nicola, she makes great films like 'A River Sings' and 'Curlew River'
You'll find lots of great folk here.
Great folk, this is Nicola, she makes great films like 'A River Sings' and 'Curlew River'
A River Sings
YouTube video by Evenlode Catchment Partnership
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Welcome to @bsky.app, @nicolaschaferfilm.bsky.social !
You'll find lots of great folk here.
Great folk, this is Nicola, she makes great films like 'A River Sings' and 'Curlew River'
You'll find lots of great folk here.
Great folk, this is Nicola, she makes great films like 'A River Sings' and 'Curlew River'
Reposted by Dr Wendy Morrison
Filming with @hillfortian.bsky.social on the Not Bourne Yesterday programme :) @chilternsnl.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Filming with @hillfortian.bsky.social on the Not Bourne Yesterday programme :) @chilternsnl.bsky.social
Feeling idle after a weekend of indulgence? Seeking Redd-emption?
Get in the river!
Get in the river!
❗Redd Survey Training ❗
Don't miss the opportunity to train for redd surveys!
If you are interested in helping monitor brown trout on the Chess, join the free training day this Monday
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
Don't miss the opportunity to train for redd surveys!
If you are interested in helping monitor brown trout on the Chess, join the free training day this Monday
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
Redd Survey Training
Training to participate in brown trout redd surveys in the Chess
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Feeling idle after a weekend of indulgence? Seeking Redd-emption?
Get in the river!
Get in the river!
This morning's office...doing a bit on a new short film with award winning filmmaker Nicola Schafer for @notbourneyesterday.bsky.social
Talking about archaeology in a chalk stream - nothing better on a crisp sunny November morning!
Watch this space for early 2026 reveal!
Talking about archaeology in a chalk stream - nothing better on a crisp sunny November morning!
Watch this space for early 2026 reveal!
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This morning's office...doing a bit on a new short film with award winning filmmaker Nicola Schafer for @notbourneyesterday.bsky.social
Talking about archaeology in a chalk stream - nothing better on a crisp sunny November morning!
Watch this space for early 2026 reveal!
Talking about archaeology in a chalk stream - nothing better on a crisp sunny November morning!
Watch this space for early 2026 reveal!
Reposted by Dr Wendy Morrison
Lake District sees more hay meadows restored
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lake District sees more hay meadows restored
Land in the Lake District, equivalent to the size of 23 football pitches, is restored.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Lake District sees more hay meadows restored
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Enjoyed working with Jennie and Wessex Arch team on this, 1 of 5 commissioned for Beacons of the Past, an NLHF project.
I was such a micromanager, I'm surprised she didn't throw a brick at my head. But I really wanted something different here (season, time of day, etc) I think she did marvellously.
I was such a micromanager, I'm surprised she didn't throw a brick at my head. But I really wanted something different here (season, time of day, etc) I think she did marvellously.
A dramatic recreation of Medmenham Camp hillfort #Buckinghamshire, its Iron Age inhabitants seeking shelter as snow sets in
Produced for @chilternsnl.bsky.social © Jennie Anderson 2022
www.chilterns.org.uk/map_marker/m...
For more see:
www.jennieanderson.co.uk
#HillfortsWednesday #WinterIsComing
Produced for @chilternsnl.bsky.social © Jennie Anderson 2022
www.chilterns.org.uk/map_marker/m...
For more see:
www.jennieanderson.co.uk
#HillfortsWednesday #WinterIsComing
November 12, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Enjoyed working with Jennie and Wessex Arch team on this, 1 of 5 commissioned for Beacons of the Past, an NLHF project.
I was such a micromanager, I'm surprised she didn't throw a brick at my head. But I really wanted something different here (season, time of day, etc) I think she did marvellously.
I was such a micromanager, I'm surprised she didn't throw a brick at my head. But I really wanted something different here (season, time of day, etc) I think she did marvellously.
One not to miss!!!
Seriously looking forward to this with the renowned @richardosgood.bsky.social 🔥🧙💯
❄️⛄🎄Cambrians Christmas Lecture 2025 ❄️⛄🎄
The Druids' Sacrifice: Discovering Iron Age Wales on Military Land By Richard Osgood (Senior Archaeologist, Defence Infrastructure Organisation)
Online via Zoom: Thursday 4th December @ 7.00 pm
Booking details [to follow]
The Druids' Sacrifice: Discovering Iron Age Wales on Military Land By Richard Osgood (Senior Archaeologist, Defence Infrastructure Organisation)
Online via Zoom: Thursday 4th December @ 7.00 pm
Booking details [to follow]
November 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
One not to miss!!!
GET REDDY FOR THIS!!
😉
😉
🐟Redd Survey Training 🐟
We are running redd surveys to monitor our brown trout population.
If you are interested in helping monitor brown trout on the Chess, take part in the training!
Latimer Park
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
We are running redd surveys to monitor our brown trout population.
If you are interested in helping monitor brown trout on the Chess, take part in the training!
Latimer Park
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
Redd Survey Training
Training to participate in brown trout redd surveys in the Chess
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 12:10 PM
GET REDDY FOR THIS!!
😉
😉
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Happy #HeritageAtRisk Register Day to all who celebrate it, that is neglectful owners, dodgy developers, kick the can into the long grass officials and don't give a f*ck its the past not the future politicians.
This year 129 entries were removed in a good way, however 138 entries were added.
This year 129 entries were removed in a good way, however 138 entries were added.
Heritage at Risk: Latest Findings | Historic England
Explore key trends revealed in our latest Heritage at Risk Register and explore the latest news on Heritage at Risk in your region.
historicengland.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Happy #HeritageAtRisk Register Day to all who celebrate it, that is neglectful owners, dodgy developers, kick the can into the long grass officials and don't give a f*ck its the past not the future politicians.
This year 129 entries were removed in a good way, however 138 entries were added.
This year 129 entries were removed in a good way, however 138 entries were added.
I read this with the wrong emphasis on the second word
October 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I read this with the wrong emphasis on the second word
Reposted by Dr Wendy Morrison
A splendid 2 days exploring the mysterious and not so mysterious Chiltern chalk figures.
Had a lovely visit to an iconic Chilterns monument today with @jonwoolcott.bsky.social , the man who's bringing us a brilliant new book in April!
In between rain deluges, we captured the impressive Vale below the Chilterns Scarp, and even managed to see and hear one of my favourite things
In between rain deluges, we captured the impressive Vale below the Chilterns Scarp, and even managed to see and hear one of my favourite things
October 31, 2025 at 7:21 PM
A splendid 2 days exploring the mysterious and not so mysterious Chiltern chalk figures.
Had a lovely visit to an iconic Chilterns monument today with @jonwoolcott.bsky.social , the man who's bringing us a brilliant new book in April!
In between rain deluges, we captured the impressive Vale below the Chilterns Scarp, and even managed to see and hear one of my favourite things
In between rain deluges, we captured the impressive Vale below the Chilterns Scarp, and even managed to see and hear one of my favourite things
October 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Had a lovely visit to an iconic Chilterns monument today with @jonwoolcott.bsky.social , the man who's bringing us a brilliant new book in April!
In between rain deluges, we captured the impressive Vale below the Chilterns Scarp, and even managed to see and hear one of my favourite things
In between rain deluges, we captured the impressive Vale below the Chilterns Scarp, and even managed to see and hear one of my favourite things
Excessive water usage is a killer for sensitive #chalkstreams.
Average consumption per capita in the Southeast of England is 143 litres per day.
But we can all do better. Looking at my account tho...
I'm feeling rather smug 🤣😎
Average consumption per capita in the Southeast of England is 143 litres per day.
But we can all do better. Looking at my account tho...
I'm feeling rather smug 🤣😎
October 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Excessive water usage is a killer for sensitive #chalkstreams.
Average consumption per capita in the Southeast of England is 143 litres per day.
But we can all do better. Looking at my account tho...
I'm feeling rather smug 🤣😎
Average consumption per capita in the Southeast of England is 143 litres per day.
But we can all do better. Looking at my account tho...
I'm feeling rather smug 🤣😎
Reposted by Dr Wendy Morrison
To find out what’s going on in the Colne Valley Regional Park over #HalfTerm week, check out our activities and events listing for children’s activities and guided walks.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo #FamilyFriendly @chilternoam.bsky.social
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo #FamilyFriendly @chilternoam.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
To find out what’s going on in the Colne Valley Regional Park over #HalfTerm week, check out our activities and events listing for children’s activities and guided walks.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo #FamilyFriendly @chilternoam.bsky.social
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo #FamilyFriendly @chilternoam.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Wendy Morrison
'Microsoft & Google regularly publish their water consumption but Amazon, the biggest owner of data centres in the world by far, has never disclosed how much water its server farms consume. Amazon is also engineering industry standards to downplay its water use.'
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Amazon strategised about keeping its datacentres’ full water use secret, leaked document shows
Executives at world’s biggest datacenter owner grappled with disclosing information about water used to help power facilities
www.theguardian.com
October 25, 2025 at 10:17 AM
'Microsoft & Google regularly publish their water consumption but Amazon, the biggest owner of data centres in the world by far, has never disclosed how much water its server farms consume. Amazon is also engineering industry standards to downplay its water use.'
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Reposted by Dr Wendy Morrison
Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.
October 25, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
October 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.