GUARD Archaeology

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[GUARD Archaeology @GUARD_Archaeol]

How the excavation of one hillfort in Galloway unexpectedly connected the dots of several early medieval sites in this region of SW Scotland #HillfortsWednesday #Scotland #Britain #Celtic https://t.co/DSPR6SXhF7

[🅰ntiquity Journal @AntiquityJ]

Congratulations to R. Alan Williams, Benjamin Roberts et al., winners of the 2026 #AntiquityPrize!

Their research found south-west Britain was an important tin source in the Bronze Age, including for the major civilisations of the Eastern Mediterranean!

#AntiquityThread 1/16 🧵

[Kenny Brophy @urbanprehisto]

Neolithic bunkerology

[GUARD Archaeology @GUARD_Archaeol]

How a sherd of a ceramic olive jar revealed traces of trade routes from Hapsburg Spain to post-medieval Leith #FindsFriday #Archaeology #Leith https://t.co/WHVRIubyER

[GUARD Archaeology @GUARD_Archaeol]

The Archaeological Research in Progress Conference is being held in Dumfries on Saturday; will include a talk on some recent work of ours. Not the first time we've uncovered some interesting archaeology in this neck of the woods #ARP2026 #Archaeology https://t.co/DSPR6SXhF7

[GUARD Archaeology @GUARD_Archaeol]

We are happy to announce the shortlist of April's GUARD Staff ‘photo of the month’ competition (the theme was Spring; check them out) https://t.co/wIbm3cEX7O

[GUARD Archaeology @GUARD_Archaeol]

We are happy to announce the shortlist of March's GUARD ‘photo of the month’ competition (the theme was International Women's Day); check them out https://t.co/jck20BR2ck

[CIfA @InstituteArch]

CIfA is delighted to announce the publication of the Archaeology & Solar Farms Good Practice Guide, which seeks to formalise good practice, helping solar developers and heritage professionals alike. With thanks to FAME, @HistoricEngland, @ALGAO_UK & SEUK: https://t.co/9xKjQoCHDY

[CIfA @InstituteArch]

An unexploded mortar shell has been discovered 280 years after it was fired at the Battle of Culloden, according to CIfA member Derek Alexander, Head of Archaeology at The National Trust for Scotland (@N_T_S), which manages a large area of the battlefield: https://t.co/KWtZ8narRI

[GUARD Archaeology @GUARD_Archaeol]

Our Broxy Kennels (entire) hillfort and souterrain excavation now published as a hard copy by @Archaeopress A great piece of work by excellent GUARD Archaeologists, a range of expert specialists and our superb graphics/publications team. Class! #hillfortswednesday #archaeology

[GUARD Archaeology @GUARD_Archaeol]

Due to an expanding workload...https://t.co/lkr89bHbxq

[Dr Jo Ball @DrJEBall]

Fragments of a list of the names of #Roman soldiers who died in the Dacian Wars, carved into a memorial altar built at Adamklissi (Romania) - this is the only known monument which lists the names of the Roman war-dead like this #EpigraphyTuesday

Photos: https://t.co/ofv0hnAb7V

[Oxbow Books @OxbowBooks]

There’s still time to treat yourself to 20% off the books included in our showcase of the work of some of the extraordinary women who have written and edited publications for Oxbow. Apply code WHM20 at checkout to redeem this offer. Don’t miss out! ➡️ https://t.co/djJ2ntpKRb

[CIfA @InstituteArch]

Congratulations to the 21 applicants who were successful in gaining their PCIfA (Practitioner) accreditation, and 13 their ACIfA (Associate) accreditation, so far this year. Interested in becoming professionally accredited? https://t.co/W8TBEuKEwb

[ARO @Arch_Rep_Online]

Another week another ARO! - ARO66 the investigation of two hut circles at Aultcraggie, Brora, Sutherland - reveals a glimpse into Bronze Age settlement patterns in Sutherland #archaeology #sutherland https://t.co/e5rGwkyDgK

[ARO @Arch_Rep_Online]

The latest ARO (65) reveals how a hitherto unknown Antonine Wall Roman fortlet was discovered beneath the back gardens of Bearsden. #archaeology https://t.co/R5dSgDzgSO

[Oxbow Books @OxbowBooks]

Explore a showcase of the work of some of the extraordinary women who have written and edited publications for Oxbow with our #WomensHistoryMonth collection, which includes volumes on Vikings, villas, and a variety of other subjects. Start browsing ➡️ https://t.co/djJ2ntpKRb

[GUARD Archaeology @GUARD_Archaeol]

We are happy to announce the shortlist of February's GUARD ‘photo of the month’ competition (the theme was the Oscars!); check them out https://t.co/wIbm3cEX7O

[GUARD Archaeology @GUARD_Archaeol]

We initiated the first monthly photo competition amongst GUARD Archaeology Staff at the beginning of this year. Some really nice photos were submitted. Check out the shortlist https://t.co/Oex4FdbOvR

[GUARD Archaeology @GUARD_Archaeol]

What better to watch on #FindsFriday than a smashing new bite-sized video about the micro-excavation of a Bronze Age Hoard found in the Scottish Highlands, made by the GUARD Archaeologists who did it #Archaeology https://t.co/3EQLjLskwk