Items found as part of an Operation Nightingale dig at @RAFValley have officially been declared as treasure!
The bridle-bit and terret ring used in a Celtic chariot will put on display at Oriel Mon, on Anglesey, in 2026.
Watch: https://t.co/KtYwpSnAsL
📸Harvey Mills
Parts of a Celtic chariot discovered by military personnel and veterans at RAF Valley have been declared treasure.
A bridle-bit and terret ring, used to guide a horse’s reins, were found during an archaeological dig at the station.
📸 Harvey Mills Photography
Our piece on the fieldwork of RAF Valley is featured in #diggingforbritain tonight! And these Op Nightingale projects benefit hugely from the photographic work of @beardysnapper - here, thus, is the portfolio for ‘Ex Druid Sacrifice’. Enjoy. https://t.co/EIX7C71Am0 #archaeology
#inktober2024 26) Camera. Only one possibility - the legend @beardysnapper (Harvey Mills). Over the years his photos have made Op Nightingale and documented the work & kameraderie. Harvey creates art. Check his website (you CAN buy prints!) https://t.co/4hJYksBlb4 #Archaeology
#inktober2024 8) Hike. Metal detecting is prohibited on the MOD Estate - perhaps for obvious reasons 💣- we got an exception for specific site check at RAF Valley in Anglesey - what did we find? Watch #diggingforbritain ! @beardysnapper had the idea of Abbey Road runway team pic!
Operation Nightingale provides heritage based opportunities for veterans and WIS for recovery, respite or training!
Their community is incredible, and they've uncovered some incredible stories like below! Check @beardysnapper 's website for some beautiful photos too!
Not enough words to describe how pivotal @beardysnapper is to the archaeology community. So well deserved. So proud to work with you. #OperationNightingale
On Tuesday we held our annual #SanctuaryAwards.
Taking 2nd place in the Individual Achievement category was @beardysnapper.
Harvey Mills supports DIO by providing stunning photographs from Operation Nightingale digs.
Find out more. 👇
#Archaeology#Heritage#Photography
Inspiring day at the Portsmouth Naval Base today hearing of the wonderful work of sustainability on The MOD estate. Esp proud of 2 award winning friends!! Kathryn for her work with team on POW murals at Sennybridge & @beardysnapper for… just everything @mod_dio#SanctuaryAwards
A final beg for votes for op nightingale book ‘Broken Pots’ in the @CurrentArchaeo awards. If you’ve enjoyed it/the work of #veterans on our project we’d be so grateful! Photos by @beardysnapper ,illustration by @theAliceRoberts as I may have mentioned! https://t.co/dNbTbRf4CM