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Stonehenge (Circle henge)

Stonehenge research explores possible Moon connection


Researchers are investigating whether Stonehenge aligns with the positions of the Moon, as well as the Sun.

More info :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c80zexkvenko
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
16th April 2024ce

Arthur's Stone (Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech)

Arthur's Stone featured on one of four new murals in Hereford


https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/24163793.herefords-new-murals-take-shape/
MelMel Posted by MelMel
16th April 2024ce

Scotland (Country)

Modernising the hunt for Scotland's buried treasure


Apps and new technology could modernise the search for buried treasure in Scotland, experts say.

More info :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c72pn70p595o
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
15th April 2024ce

Perth and Kinross

Crannog Centre rises from the ashes three years after fire


Rich Hiden's voice was shaking as he spoke to BBC Radio Scotland in June 2021.

More info :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-68661012
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
2nd April 2024ce

Must Farm Logboats

Bronze Age 'recycling bin' found at quarry site


The discovery of a 3,000-year-old "recycling bin" used to collect broken objects shows that people from that era were "not very different to us", an expert said.

More info :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c13d5yl6kj4o
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
30th March 2024ce

Craig Dorney (Hillfort)

No protection for historic Aberdeenshire hill fort threatened by wind farm.


Historic Environment Scotland ruled that plans for a wind farm were 'too advanced' to change the designation of the Craig Dorney hill fort site to one of 'national importance, despite new evidence.

More info :

https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/no-protection-historic-aberdeenshire-hill-9174705

One of my favourite sites, always a privilege to visit. Aberdeen Live have even pinched one my photographs!!!
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
19th March 2024ce

Danesborough Camp (Enclosure)

Buckinghamshire ancient hill fort 'under attack' by cyclists


Cyclists are damaging an ancient hill fort, a councillor has claimed.

More info :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68576664
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
18th March 2024ce

Wiltshire

American recreates bronze age necklace from Wiltshire Museum pictures


A woman who lives more than 4,000 miles away from Wiltshire has recreated an ancient necklace from the county.

More info :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-68316993
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
21st February 2024ce

Stonehenge and its Environs

Stonehenge tunnel campaigners vow to keep fighting


Campaigners have vowed to continue their fight against a proposed road tunnel on the A303 near Stonehenge.

More info :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-68348523
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
21st February 2024ce

Stonehenge tunnel: Campaigners lose High Court challenge


Campaigners have lost a High Court challenge against renewed plans to build a road tunnel near Stonehenge.

Sadly more info :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-68338484
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
21st February 2024ce
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