Dr Alan Montgomery
@classicalalan.bsky.social
Historian, artist, tour guide and FSAScot. A lover of legend and folklore.
Buy my art and my books here: https://linktr.ee/classicalalan
Buy my art and my books here: https://linktr.ee/classicalalan
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This is my painting 'Sun Henges', watercolour and gold ink on recycled cotton rag paper. It is one of several new works inspired by folk art and ancient megaliths that are now available for sale on my Etsy shop here: shorturl.at/HDzSI
#StandingStoneSunday #Art
#StandingStoneSunday #Art
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We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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Anger as Waterstones snaps up prime site on doorstep of independent bookshop
UK's biggest bookselling chain under fire over plans for new store beside Edinburgh tram line.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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This is one of monumental entrances to the Iron Age oppidum near Huelgoat in Brittany that is known as the Camp d'Artus, the 'Camp of Arthur'. The defences make use of natural rock formations, but also consisted of a man-made ramparts. #HillfortsWednesday
November 19, 2025 at 8:38 AM
This is one of monumental entrances to the Iron Age oppidum near Huelgoat in Brittany that is known as the Camp d'Artus, the 'Camp of Arthur'. The defences make use of natural rock formations, but also consisted of a man-made ramparts. #HillfortsWednesday
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I have two sketches in @getsmart2025.bsky.social’s online charity auction, should you be interested in bidding. It’s for a very worthy cause that’s close to my heart.
November 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
I have two sketches in @getsmart2025.bsky.social’s online charity auction, should you be interested in bidding. It’s for a very worthy cause that’s close to my heart.
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Two 10th century hogback tombs - Part of the wonderful collection of early medieval sculpture at Govan Old Parish Church in Glasgow. Hogbacks are generally considered as grave markers or stylised 'houses' for the dead. 📸 My own. #TombTuesday #TheGovanStones #GovanHeritageTrust
November 18, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Two 10th century hogback tombs - Part of the wonderful collection of early medieval sculpture at Govan Old Parish Church in Glasgow. Hogbacks are generally considered as grave markers or stylised 'houses' for the dead. 📸 My own. #TombTuesday #TheGovanStones #GovanHeritageTrust
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A doorway to, or from, the Iron Age…?
Looking out from the doorway of Carn Liath broch to the world beyond, I guess the view, stone, sea and sky, hasn’t changed too much in 2000 years.
Enchanting, and chilling, sometimes to glance through ancient eyes.
#Echolands
#Portal
Looking out from the doorway of Carn Liath broch to the world beyond, I guess the view, stone, sea and sky, hasn’t changed too much in 2000 years.
Enchanting, and chilling, sometimes to glance through ancient eyes.
#Echolands
#Portal
November 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
A doorway to, or from, the Iron Age…?
Looking out from the doorway of Carn Liath broch to the world beyond, I guess the view, stone, sea and sky, hasn’t changed too much in 2000 years.
Enchanting, and chilling, sometimes to glance through ancient eyes.
#Echolands
#Portal
Looking out from the doorway of Carn Liath broch to the world beyond, I guess the view, stone, sea and sky, hasn’t changed too much in 2000 years.
Enchanting, and chilling, sometimes to glance through ancient eyes.
#Echolands
#Portal
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Following last week's monochrome elephant, this is another common type of depiction in Roman mosaics. From the Great Pavement at Woodchester, moving around Orpheus. 1/2
#MosaicMonday
@classicalalan.bsky.social
#MosaicMonday
@classicalalan.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Following last week's monochrome elephant, this is another common type of depiction in Roman mosaics. From the Great Pavement at Woodchester, moving around Orpheus. 1/2
#MosaicMonday
@classicalalan.bsky.social
#MosaicMonday
@classicalalan.bsky.social
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German edition of STONE LANDS coming April 2026! The subtitle just seems so cool in German: Eine Reise durch Dunkelheit und Licht ❤️🪨❤️
November 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
German edition of STONE LANDS coming April 2026! The subtitle just seems so cool in German: Eine Reise durch Dunkelheit und Licht ❤️🪨❤️
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One of my Hares is hopping away to a new home today 🌙
There's now just one of these left in my shop, so if you've been thinking about it, you might be wise to get it while you can as I'm not sure when I'm going to find time to print more!
#handmadegift
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There's now just one of these left in my shop, so if you've been thinking about it, you might be wise to get it while you can as I'm not sure when I'm going to find time to print more!
#handmadegift
sarahrobinsondesigns.etsy.com/listing/5760...
November 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
One of my Hares is hopping away to a new home today 🌙
There's now just one of these left in my shop, so if you've been thinking about it, you might be wise to get it while you can as I'm not sure when I'm going to find time to print more!
#handmadegift
sarahrobinsondesigns.etsy.com/listing/5760...
There's now just one of these left in my shop, so if you've been thinking about it, you might be wise to get it while you can as I'm not sure when I'm going to find time to print more!
#handmadegift
sarahrobinsondesigns.etsy.com/listing/5760...
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I enjoyed a visit to the small, but interesting, Norris Museum in St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, at the weekend. A few items caught my eye, but particularly this very beautiful and poignant medieval brooch and these fabulous Roman faces 😀
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I enjoyed a visit to the small, but interesting, Norris Museum in St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, at the weekend. A few items caught my eye, but particularly this very beautiful and poignant medieval brooch and these fabulous Roman faces 😀
Does anyone know where this is? It looks like London to me...
And the good news is it is not completely a 'monde oublié' ('lost world')- I have just been in to my local herbalist, the marvellous Baldwins on Walworth Road!
And the good news is it is not completely a 'monde oublié' ('lost world')- I have just been in to my local herbalist, the marvellous Baldwins on Walworth Road!
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Does anyone know where this is? It looks like London to me...
And the good news is it is not completely a 'monde oublié' ('lost world')- I have just been in to my local herbalist, the marvellous Baldwins on Walworth Road!
And the good news is it is not completely a 'monde oublié' ('lost world')- I have just been in to my local herbalist, the marvellous Baldwins on Walworth Road!
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Ballowall barrow one wild and windy October evening. No sign of strange lights or partying sprites, but a definite spooky vibe ... #TombTuesday
November 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Ballowall barrow one wild and windy October evening. No sign of strange lights or partying sprites, but a definite spooky vibe ... #TombTuesday
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
I must say Glasgow was looking rather lovely today, with Kelvingrove Park showing the last of its autumnal colour...
November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I must say Glasgow was looking rather lovely today, with Kelvingrove Park showing the last of its autumnal colour...
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Hello folks. I've been making plaster of paris artefacts/decorations for friends.
I'm opening it up here now - all items incl. postage (UK only, sadly) & gift packaging. I can send things within a week, usually faster.
Anyway, if there's anything you fancy, message/email me! 😊
#Archaeology 🏺
I'm opening it up here now - all items incl. postage (UK only, sadly) & gift packaging. I can send things within a week, usually faster.
Anyway, if there's anything you fancy, message/email me! 😊
#Archaeology 🏺
November 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Hello folks. I've been making plaster of paris artefacts/decorations for friends.
I'm opening it up here now - all items incl. postage (UK only, sadly) & gift packaging. I can send things within a week, usually faster.
Anyway, if there's anything you fancy, message/email me! 😊
#Archaeology 🏺
I'm opening it up here now - all items incl. postage (UK only, sadly) & gift packaging. I can send things within a week, usually faster.
Anyway, if there's anything you fancy, message/email me! 😊
#Archaeology 🏺
I am now on the train back to London after giving my talk at the brilliant Aye Write festival in Glasgow yesterday. I really enjoyed it, thanks to everyone who came along! #AyeWrite
This is a final call - if you are in Glasgow area on Sunday, why not come to the Mitchell Library and hear me talk about my travels in search of Roman remains and the site of Scotland's first recorded battle...tickets available here: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/the-...
#RomanFortThursday
#RomanFortThursday
The Road to Mons Gaupius: Alan Montgomery - Glasgow Life
Aye Write 2025 presents The Road to Mons Gaupius: Alan Montgomery
www.glasgowlife.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I am now on the train back to London after giving my talk at the brilliant Aye Write festival in Glasgow yesterday. I really enjoyed it, thanks to everyone who came along! #AyeWrite
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There's been a request for elephants in mosaic, and we always like to oblige! To start with, here is the splendid beast from the Horkstow Orpheus mosaic. 1/2
#MosaicMonday
#AncientBlueSky 🏺
@classicalalan.bsky.social
#MosaicMonday
#AncientBlueSky 🏺
@classicalalan.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 11:07 AM
There's been a request for elephants in mosaic, and we always like to oblige! To start with, here is the splendid beast from the Horkstow Orpheus mosaic. 1/2
#MosaicMonday
#AncientBlueSky 🏺
@classicalalan.bsky.social
#MosaicMonday
#AncientBlueSky 🏺
@classicalalan.bsky.social
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Sale ends in SIX hours! buff.ly/QZIAKGN
25-30% off paintings! 30% off this painting 'Temple Guardian' which I painted for my book Seas Of Strangehollow.
#templeguardian #painting #artforsale #artsale #supportsmallbusinesses #christmasshopping #xmasgifts
25-30% off paintings! 30% off this painting 'Temple Guardian' which I painted for my book Seas Of Strangehollow.
#templeguardian #painting #artforsale #artsale #supportsmallbusinesses #christmasshopping #xmasgifts
November 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Sale ends in SIX hours! buff.ly/QZIAKGN
25-30% off paintings! 30% off this painting 'Temple Guardian' which I painted for my book Seas Of Strangehollow.
#templeguardian #painting #artforsale #artsale #supportsmallbusinesses #christmasshopping #xmasgifts
25-30% off paintings! 30% off this painting 'Temple Guardian' which I painted for my book Seas Of Strangehollow.
#templeguardian #painting #artforsale #artsale #supportsmallbusinesses #christmasshopping #xmasgifts
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The Cove, garden of The Druid Inn, Stanton Drew, Somerset 08.11.25 #StandingStoneSunday #Stunday #scape #landscapephotography
#photographersofbluesky
#photographersofbluesky
November 9, 2025 at 5:52 AM
The Cove, garden of The Druid Inn, Stanton Drew, Somerset 08.11.25 #StandingStoneSunday #Stunday #scape #landscapephotography
#photographersofbluesky
#photographersofbluesky
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The Callanish VIII stones
This circle stands on the edge of Great Bernera island, leaning towards the mainland Isle of Lewis
I always wondered why it would be placed here...
#StandingStoneSunday #archaeology #photooftheday 🏺
This circle stands on the edge of Great Bernera island, leaning towards the mainland Isle of Lewis
I always wondered why it would be placed here...
#StandingStoneSunday #archaeology #photooftheday 🏺
November 9, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The Callanish VIII stones
This circle stands on the edge of Great Bernera island, leaning towards the mainland Isle of Lewis
I always wondered why it would be placed here...
#StandingStoneSunday #archaeology #photooftheday 🏺
This circle stands on the edge of Great Bernera island, leaning towards the mainland Isle of Lewis
I always wondered why it would be placed here...
#StandingStoneSunday #archaeology #photooftheday 🏺
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This is my painting 'Sun Henges', watercolour and gold ink on recycled cotton rag paper. It is one of several new works inspired by folk art and ancient megaliths that are now available for sale on my Etsy shop here: shorturl.at/HDzSI
#StandingStoneSunday #Art
#StandingStoneSunday #Art
November 9, 2025 at 8:58 AM
This is my painting 'Sun Henges', watercolour and gold ink on recycled cotton rag paper. It is one of several new works inspired by folk art and ancient megaliths that are now available for sale on my Etsy shop here: shorturl.at/HDzSI
#StandingStoneSunday #Art
#StandingStoneSunday #Art
This is my painting 'Sun Henges', watercolour and gold ink on recycled cotton rag paper. It is one of several new works inspired by folk art and ancient megaliths that are now available for sale on my Etsy shop here: shorturl.at/HDzSI
#StandingStoneSunday #Art
#StandingStoneSunday #Art
November 9, 2025 at 8:58 AM
This is my painting 'Sun Henges', watercolour and gold ink on recycled cotton rag paper. It is one of several new works inspired by folk art and ancient megaliths that are now available for sale on my Etsy shop here: shorturl.at/HDzSI
#StandingStoneSunday #Art
#StandingStoneSunday #Art
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The remains of the mighty basilica wall at Roman Wroxeter (Viriconium) in Shropshire. Established by the end of the 1st century AD, Viriconium was one of the largest cities in Roman Britain. 📸 My own. #RomanSiteSaturday #RomanBritain #Wroxeter #Shropshire
November 8, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The remains of the mighty basilica wall at Roman Wroxeter (Viriconium) in Shropshire. Established by the end of the 1st century AD, Viriconium was one of the largest cities in Roman Britain. 📸 My own. #RomanSiteSaturday #RomanBritain #Wroxeter #Shropshire
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"The ethical inversion is stark, private gain: public cost." @tessmachling.bsky.social sharing another highly informed and articulate viewpoint on the current metal detecting crisis in the UK. 🏺🦣
A guest blog, which adds more detail to the narrative of detecting in England & Wales.
Thank you to my anonymous colleague for writing this important piece & for allowing me to host it on the Big Book of Torcs! 😊
#Archaeology #Detecting #Torcs #gold #Treasure
bigbookoftorcs.com/2025/11/08/w...
Thank you to my anonymous colleague for writing this important piece & for allowing me to host it on the Big Book of Torcs! 😊
#Archaeology #Detecting #Torcs #gold #Treasure
bigbookoftorcs.com/2025/11/08/w...
“Who Pays for the Hobby?”: Metal Detecting in England and Wales
[A download/print PDF version can be found at the end of the paper] This is a first for The Big Book of Torcs. Today, I open up BBoT to a guest blog, written by a friend and archaeological colleagu…
bigbookoftorcs.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:40 AM
"The ethical inversion is stark, private gain: public cost." @tessmachling.bsky.social sharing another highly informed and articulate viewpoint on the current metal detecting crisis in the UK. 🏺🦣
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A wonderful selection of ancient Roman finds from the city of Colchester in Essex, known in ancient times as Camulodunum, including jewellery, coin hoards, pottery and fresco fragments. Now on display at Colchester Castle. @colmuseums.bsky.social #FindsFriday
November 7, 2025 at 8:25 AM
A wonderful selection of ancient Roman finds from the city of Colchester in Essex, known in ancient times as Camulodunum, including jewellery, coin hoards, pottery and fresco fragments. Now on display at Colchester Castle. @colmuseums.bsky.social #FindsFriday
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“The Trumpington Cross”
Trumpington bed burial c 650 -710 AD
The burial of a female teenager.
1 of only 5 crosses of this type found in Britain. Excavated in 2011.
Now Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology #Cambridge
#FindsFriday
#medieval #archaeology
Trumpington bed burial c 650 -710 AD
The burial of a female teenager.
1 of only 5 crosses of this type found in Britain. Excavated in 2011.
Now Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology #Cambridge
#FindsFriday
#medieval #archaeology
November 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM
“The Trumpington Cross”
Trumpington bed burial c 650 -710 AD
The burial of a female teenager.
1 of only 5 crosses of this type found in Britain. Excavated in 2011.
Now Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology #Cambridge
#FindsFriday
#medieval #archaeology
Trumpington bed burial c 650 -710 AD
The burial of a female teenager.
1 of only 5 crosses of this type found in Britain. Excavated in 2011.
Now Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology #Cambridge
#FindsFriday
#medieval #archaeology