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History Dig Debris An Eyesore No More


Uist volunteers clear up former archaelogy site.

With the offering thread in full swing, archeaologists sometimes leave things lying about as well.

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1760165

Published 1/06/2010.
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
1st June 2010ce

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They certainly do, as was evidenced when the Silbury Hill tunnel was reopened back in 2007 for the conservation work - there is apparently still loads of metal inside which cannot be removed.
I think some of the people mentioned in your article made and appearence in the recent tv programme "Monty Halls' Great Hebridean Escape" and although I didn't catch the whole series I know part of Monty Halls remit was to open up walking/archaeology trails. Very interesting, thanks Drew.


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tjj Posted by tjj
1st June 2010ce
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