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Creag Nan Uamh (Cave / Rock Shelter)

Inside Scotland's ancient Bone Caves


High on a limestone cliff in the north west Highlands are caves that have fascinated visitors to the area for at least 135 years.

More info :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqvng3z9pqqo

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

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

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

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

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!!!

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

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

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

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

Essex

'Exceptional' hoard of Bronze Age axe heads found in Essex


The "exceptional" condition of a hoard of 10 Bronze Age axes discovered by a detectorist has surprised an expert.

More info :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-68293004

County Kerry

Remains of ‘lost’ bronze age tomb discovered in County Kerry in Ireland


Altóir na Gréine stood for approximately 4,000 years on Dingle peninsula before vanishing in 19th century.

More info : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/18/bronze-age-tomb-discovered-county-kerry-ireland

Warham Camp (Hillfort)

Digging for Britain: Iron Age Warham Camp to feature on BBC show


The discovery that an Iron Age hillfort was probably not used as a permanent settlement is to feature on BBC Two's Digging for Britain.

More info : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-67912823

Midmar Kirk (Stone Circle)

Historic Scottish church with 4000-year-old stone circle up for sale


AN historic Scottish church with a 4000-year-old stone circle in its grounds has been put up for sale.

Interesting story from Scotland's best newspaper.

More info :

https://www.thenational.scot/news/24022089.historic-scottish-church-4000-year-old-stone-circle-sale/

Ring of Brodgar (Circle henge)

Ring of Brodgar: Temporary toilets ruled out for Orkney landmark


Temporary loos will not be installed at Orkney's famous Ring of Brodgar stone circle, despite concerns over "undesirable toileting behaviour".

More info :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-67700871

Ring of Brodgar: Concerns as visitors caught short at Orkney landmark


Concern has been expressed about "undesirable toileting behaviour" at Orkney's famous Ring of Brodgar stone circle.

More info :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-67577908

Northamptonshire

Stanwick Lakes: Bronze Age log boat build reaches halfway point


Building Bronze Age-style log boats using replica tools and fire has revealed "how long and how much effort" it was to make prehistoric vessels.

More info : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-67055114

Carn Glas, Achvraid (Chambered Cairn)

New images of 5,000-year-old Highland burial site


Scotland's longest chamber cairn burial site has been the scene of recent activity

More info :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3gr38e61qlo

Nesscliffe Hill Camp (Hillfort)

Iron Age finds of national importance found at Nesscliffe Hill dig


Nationally important evidence of Iron Age furnaces and tools have been discovered during the excavation of a hillfort.

More info :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-66890049

Cambridgeshire

Intact Bronze Age pot found during excavation near Ely


An intact Bronze Age pot and a previously unknown Saxon village with a large hall were among the "exceptional" finds unearthed during a dig.

More info :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-66822204
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