Geophysics survey of the area around the barrow – the side ditches show up really well on the data plots.
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February 19, 2003
Geophysical Survey of the site -
“The aim of the survey was to help gain a greater understanding of the monument and the activity that had occurred within it; to inform the future management of the site, particularly in relation to its repair and maintenance; and to attempt to reveal any trace of a former stone circle.”
Article mentions the possibility of a buried stone but notes-
“The magnetic survey has unfortunately been severely affected by modern disturbance, possibly through the use of the ditch as a dumping area”
It’s a shame the way it’s been treated.
Results of geophysics survey at Stanton Drew.
February 16, 2003
Explores the Robin Hood myth....not just Yorkshire!
February 15, 2003
February 14, 2003
A detailed report from those University of Oxford bods, about excavations that took place at Uffington Castle in 1995. The page contains diagrams of the area, includinga plan of the fort.
The report also describes both a Neolithic long mound and the early Bronze Age barrow near the fort.
Detailed reports by Chris Gosden and Gary Lock about excavations that took place in 1996/7. The page includes diagrams of the fort.
February 13, 2003
A picture of the cairn on this site – with the rather strange statement that:
“During excavation in 1963, some 5,000 seashell remains were found in the chamber, representing 15 different species. All had been eaten.”
I’m not sure how you know if a long deposited seashell had been used for food or not. But more interestingly, why were the shells in the cairn chamber? Did the seashells had some other significance than food? or were they for the dead to eat? Or was the chamber just being used as a shell tip (surely not?)
February 11, 2003
This page contains a photo taken from Dunkery Beacon looking towards the coast. If you follow the Next Photo link there’s a photo of the beacon itself with a cairn in shot. I’m not certain whether this is one of the Bronze Age cairns or a later addition.
February 10, 2003
Excellent close up pic of the cup, all spic and span
February 9, 2003
Research document chronicling one of Europe’s most important Bronze Age excavations went up in smoke in 2000. What an awful story!
February 8, 2003
Details on the The Treasure Act 1996 – All finders of gold and silver objects, and groups of coins from the same finds, over 300 years old, have a legal obligation to report such items under the Treasure Act 1996. Now prehistoric base-metal assemblages found after 1st January 2003 also qualify as Treasure.
‘Archaeology Alive’ – the Annual review of the fieldwork, projects, conservation and advice work carried out by the Historic Environment Service (including Cornwall Archaeological Unit) in Cornwall & Scilly. For the first time a free online version of the latest copy (2000-2001) is available. Back copies can also be purchased.
The homepage of the Cornwall Archeological Unit, which is part of the Historic Environment Section of Cornwall County Council. Loads of interesting news and info, and over thirty publications available to buy.
The Portable Antiquities Scheme is a voluntary recording scheme for archaeological objects found by members of the public. Every year many thousands of objects are discovered, many of these by metal detector users, but also by people whilst out walking, gardening or going about their daily work.
Publishers of (amongst other things) a series of small, inexpensive and ‘popular’ books about Cornwall, including archeolgical heritage, railways, and mining. Good starter books.
February 7, 2003
An excellent page about Cholesbury Camp, including a detailed description of the site, details about access, a drawing of the defenses and a plan of the site.
A brief description of how to get to Cnoc Ceann a’Gharraidh (aka Callanish II) and some photos. I like this site. It’s consistent!
This page contains directions to the site, a description of the site itself and a couple of low resolution photos.
January 30, 2003
This page contains a photo of the stone, a short description and directions. It also links to a high resolution version of the photo.
This page contains a photo of Bodowyr with the iron fence digitally removed, giving the site a very different appearance. It also has a description of Bodowyr and links to more photos and two panoramas (Real VR which you’ll need a plug-in or Java).