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Silbury Hill (Artificial Mound)

Silbury Hill's Anglo-Saxon makeover


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11621802
Silbury Hill acquired its distinctive shape in more modern times, according to new archaeological evidence.
Posted 30 Oct 10ce  |  Comments (2)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Uffington White Horse (Hill Figure)

Vandals deface Uffington White Horse in Oxfordshire


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxford/10238108.stm
Posted 04 Jun 10ce  |  Comments (7)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Suffolk

Huge Haul of Iron Age Coins Found


One of the UK's largest hauls of Iron Age gold coins, which would have been worth in today's money up to £1m, has been found in Suffolk.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/7835228.stm
Posted 17 Jan 09ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

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Dig unearths Stone Age sculptures


Rare artefacts from the late Stone Age have been uncovered in Russia.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7758986.stm
Posted 02 Dec 08ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink
Favourite ancient sites: Halligye Fogou, Carn Euny, Chun Castle, Caer Bran and various forts in Herefordshire/Worcestershire..
Hope one day to go to Scotland in search of Brochs and Souterrains..

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