James Wright
@jpwarchaeology.bsky.social
Award-winning buildings archaeologist. FSA. Mediaeval mythbuster. Castles. Old pubs. Theatre. Alan Garner. Cats. Live music. Ex-roadie.
Triskele Heritage
https://triskeleheritage.com
Based in Nottingham, UK
Triskele Heritage
https://triskeleheritage.com
Based in Nottingham, UK
Lads, there is a bar in today's gig venue...
November 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Lads, there is a bar in today's gig venue...
Happening this evening. I can promise some absolutely gratuitous shots of dendrochronologists in action. Bookings will remain open until 7pmGMT.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Happening this evening. I can promise some absolutely gratuitous shots of dendrochronologists in action. Bookings will remain open until 7pmGMT.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
My first online talk for nearly a year will take place tomorrow evening (Tue 25 Nov). It will look at how we can use archives, archaeology and dendrochronology to date ancient buildings.
This will be a brand new bespoke talk & I hope you can join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
This will be a brand new bespoke talk & I hope you can join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
November 24, 2025 at 11:19 AM
My first online talk for nearly a year will take place tomorrow evening (Tue 25 Nov). It will look at how we can use archives, archaeology and dendrochronology to date ancient buildings.
This will be a brand new bespoke talk & I hope you can join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
This will be a brand new bespoke talk & I hope you can join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Nearly time for the first of the winter online talks. Happening this coming Tuesday...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
November 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Nearly time for the first of the winter online talks. Happening this coming Tuesday...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Have you ever looked at an old house and wondered what its age is?
On 25 Nov, I'll be offering advice on Dating Ancient Buildings during an online talk that will outline the uses of archives, archaeology & dendrochronology.
Please do join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
On 25 Nov, I'll be offering advice on Dating Ancient Buildings during an online talk that will outline the uses of archives, archaeology & dendrochronology.
Please do join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
November 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Have you ever looked at an old house and wondered what its age is?
On 25 Nov, I'll be offering advice on Dating Ancient Buildings during an online talk that will outline the uses of archives, archaeology & dendrochronology.
Please do join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
On 25 Nov, I'll be offering advice on Dating Ancient Buildings during an online talk that will outline the uses of archives, archaeology & dendrochronology.
Please do join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
This week I've taken a break from writing The Buildings Archaeologist to do research and fieldwork on an especially fine early modern stable block in Staffordshire.
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This week I've taken a break from writing The Buildings Archaeologist to do research and fieldwork on an especially fine early modern stable block in Staffordshire.
Still piecing together dates for The Buildings Archaeologist book tour in July-December 2026.
Despite some great shows in 2024-25, I have not a single solid offer from any events organisers in the north of England or Scotland.
There must be someone out there, surely?
Despite some great shows in 2024-25, I have not a single solid offer from any events organisers in the north of England or Scotland.
There must be someone out there, surely?
November 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Still piecing together dates for The Buildings Archaeologist book tour in July-December 2026.
Despite some great shows in 2024-25, I have not a single solid offer from any events organisers in the north of England or Scotland.
There must be someone out there, surely?
Despite some great shows in 2024-25, I have not a single solid offer from any events organisers in the north of England or Scotland.
There must be someone out there, surely?
Bringing about a ruddy glow by hook or by crook...
November 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Bringing about a ruddy glow by hook or by crook...
Visited the Ancient High House in Stafford today. I was particularly taken with the juxtaposition of apotropaic burn mark, fire extinguisher, and fire safety sign 😁🔥🕯🧯
More on burn marks in historic buildings here:
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/mediaeval-my...
More on burn marks in historic buildings here:
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/mediaeval-my...
November 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Visited the Ancient High House in Stafford today. I was particularly taken with the juxtaposition of apotropaic burn mark, fire extinguisher, and fire safety sign 😁🔥🕯🧯
More on burn marks in historic buildings here:
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/mediaeval-my...
More on burn marks in historic buildings here:
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/mediaeval-my...
Happy International Men's Day!
Now, for those of you that still insist on asking when IMD is on International Women's Day, go read this fine book by m'learned colleague @herring1967.bsky.social
Now, for those of you that still insist on asking when IMD is on International Women's Day, go read this fine book by m'learned colleague @herring1967.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Happy International Men's Day!
Now, for those of you that still insist on asking when IMD is on International Women's Day, go read this fine book by m'learned colleague @herring1967.bsky.social
Now, for those of you that still insist on asking when IMD is on International Women's Day, go read this fine book by m'learned colleague @herring1967.bsky.social
Just one week to go until the online talk on Dating Ancient Buildings. Part of the session will look at how archaeological survey can build up the evidence for clues to phases of construction...
Please do join us at 7pmGMT on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Please do join us at 7pmGMT on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
November 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Just one week to go until the online talk on Dating Ancient Buildings. Part of the session will look at how archaeological survey can build up the evidence for clues to phases of construction...
Please do join us at 7pmGMT on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Please do join us at 7pmGMT on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Accidentally took a selfie of my soul.
November 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Accidentally took a selfie of my soul.
Escaped from Midsomer and am heading home to Sneinton where everything is definitely always completely normal...
November 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Escaped from Midsomer and am heading home to Sneinton where everything is definitely always completely normal...
Survived the night in Midsomer country. Now off to give three lectures for The Arts Society. Probably still a strong chance of Barnaby having to be called in?
November 14, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Survived the night in Midsomer country. Now off to give three lectures for The Arts Society. Probably still a strong chance of Barnaby having to be called in?
Staying in Midsomer Murders territory tonight. There is a local election taking place in the village. Can't help but think that DCI Tom "Bergerac" Barnaby might need to intervene by dusk...
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Staying in Midsomer Murders territory tonight. There is a local election taking place in the village. Can't help but think that DCI Tom "Bergerac" Barnaby might need to intervene by dusk...
Meriadoc Brandybuck has been investigating the Longbottom Leaf in our cellar.
November 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Meriadoc Brandybuck has been investigating the Longbottom Leaf in our cellar.
Tree-ring dating has revolutionised our understanding of the age of ancient buildings. A house in Norwell (Notts) which was thought to be 18th century turned out to be 14th century.
To find out more about dendrochronology please join us on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
To find out more about dendrochronology please join us on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
November 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Tree-ring dating has revolutionised our understanding of the age of ancient buildings. A house in Norwell (Notts) which was thought to be 18th century turned out to be 14th century.
To find out more about dendrochronology please join us on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
To find out more about dendrochronology please join us on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
My north Wales hotel offers tremendous sea views...
November 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
My north Wales hotel offers tremendous sea views...
'And tomorrow brings another train
Another young brave steals away
But you're the one I remember
From these valleys of green and the grey'
Another young brave steals away
But you're the one I remember
From these valleys of green and the grey'
November 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
'And tomorrow brings another train
Another young brave steals away
But you're the one I remember
From these valleys of green and the grey'
Another young brave steals away
But you're the one I remember
From these valleys of green and the grey'
Spotted Richard III Society repeating the myth that rude carvings in churches were put there by unpaid masons. Instead they relate to a form of spirituality called negative mysticism: achieving salvation by resistance to temptation. More here:
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/2022/09/26/m...
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/2022/09/26/m...
November 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Spotted Richard III Society repeating the myth that rude carvings in churches were put there by unpaid masons. Instead they relate to a form of spirituality called negative mysticism: achieving salvation by resistance to temptation. More here:
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/2022/09/26/m...
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/2022/09/26/m...
I'm back doing online talks again this winter. First one is on 25 November and will be a look at Dating Ancient Buildings though archives, archaeology and dendrochronology.
Booking is now open and places are going extremely fast...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Booking is now open and places are going extremely fast...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I'm back doing online talks again this winter. First one is on 25 November and will be a look at Dating Ancient Buildings though archives, archaeology and dendrochronology.
Booking is now open and places are going extremely fast...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Booking is now open and places are going extremely fast...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
This charming view of a Worcestershire house is from a map of 1744. Its the earliest archival evidence for the property... but we know from dendrochronology that the building is c 300 years older.
Come find out more on Dating Ancient Buildings, 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Come find out more on Dating Ancient Buildings, 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
November 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This charming view of a Worcestershire house is from a map of 1744. Its the earliest archival evidence for the property... but we know from dendrochronology that the building is c 300 years older.
Come find out more on Dating Ancient Buildings, 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Come find out more on Dating Ancient Buildings, 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
The dated references for the history of a house in Worcestershire.
✅️ Yes, my bookshelves are now a chronology.
✅️ Yes, I'm an archaeologist.
✅️ Yes, I think visually and physically.
❌️ No, I can't hold this in my head or relate to it as digital files.
✅️ Yes, my bookshelves are now a chronology.
✅️ Yes, I'm an archaeologist.
✅️ Yes, I think visually and physically.
❌️ No, I can't hold this in my head or relate to it as digital files.
November 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The dated references for the history of a house in Worcestershire.
✅️ Yes, my bookshelves are now a chronology.
✅️ Yes, I'm an archaeologist.
✅️ Yes, I think visually and physically.
❌️ No, I can't hold this in my head or relate to it as digital files.
✅️ Yes, my bookshelves are now a chronology.
✅️ Yes, I'm an archaeologist.
✅️ Yes, I think visually and physically.
❌️ No, I can't hold this in my head or relate to it as digital files.
Spotted this blocked window and chute in the chimney at Oakwell Hall. The window once lit and ventilated a latrine next to the fireplace in a bedchamber. I can't begin to emphasise enough just how posh heated chambers with toilets were in 16th century West Yorkshire! 🔥🛏💩🏰
November 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Spotted this blocked window and chute in the chimney at Oakwell Hall. The window once lit and ventilated a latrine next to the fireplace in a bedchamber. I can't begin to emphasise enough just how posh heated chambers with toilets were in 16th century West Yorkshire! 🔥🛏💩🏰
Cruck frame barn, dated c 1550, from Llanerch Banna (Flint) and now at St Fagans National Museum of History.
Such curved timbers known as crucks will feature a fair bit in my upcoming online talk on 25 Nov, Dating Ancient Buildings.
Booking is now open.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Such curved timbers known as crucks will feature a fair bit in my upcoming online talk on 25 Nov, Dating Ancient Buildings.
Booking is now open.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
October 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Cruck frame barn, dated c 1550, from Llanerch Banna (Flint) and now at St Fagans National Museum of History.
Such curved timbers known as crucks will feature a fair bit in my upcoming online talk on 25 Nov, Dating Ancient Buildings.
Booking is now open.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Such curved timbers known as crucks will feature a fair bit in my upcoming online talk on 25 Nov, Dating Ancient Buildings.
Booking is now open.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...