So sad to learn that R I Moore, one of the great medievalists of his generation, has died. Not just a scholar who changed the way that the evolution of Latin Christendom - & heresy especially - is understood, but an unfailingly kind & generous man. RIP.
#HillfortsWednesday
Occupying the site of an earlier Iron Age fortification, Morlais #Castle was built by Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester during the thirteenth century. It was located in the northern extremity of his Lordship of #Glamorgan. #Archaeology#History
7th century chapel of St Peter-on-the-wall inside the Roman shore fort of Othona.
Apparently you can hear ghostly hooves here but I think the spectral horses might have been sleeping today
Tilty Abbey in the dark last night, supposedly these little bits remain because death would come to anyone that broke them down...
See also the church whose strange proportions are the result of half being the remains of the, rather large, old abbey gateway chapel.
Rather striking collection of earthworks in Glynde, Sussex. If I've found the right reference they're largely undated with some 19th century farm remains mixed in:
Chances are I haven't found the right reference, but neat all the same!
https://t.co/zH9YA8ZwJn
Found an intriguing HER entry:
"The priory of St Mary Magdalene was founded between 1178-84 but because of outrageous behaviour of the nuns they were removed before 1204 and the nunnery was not re-established."
Are you a UK based student or do you know one who would like to learn more about coins and museum practice?
The Bristish Numismatic Society offers funded placements.
We're currently advertising one at The Hunterian, Glasgow. Applications close 6th May.
https://t.co/gwALzpERBd
@MarkWalters_@PeterReavill I've also got multiple hillshade and sky-view factor if they make it any clearer, I'll attach them below
Its at 52.324927 -2.8396010
https://t.co/OGiYkHNRM9
Anyone have any idea what this is popping out of the LIDAR via Local Dominance, in Herefordshire. Assuming its just much older field patterns. Useful to note its on the edge of an area of what was once wetland.
Quick reminder that I'm doing a small hours talk on the history and place of #Lewes castle within the local landscape and community, tomorrow from 7.30 on Zoom for @LewesHistory. Tickets through this link!
https://t.co/ZUFEKfAeMd
Lewes History Group talk: Exploring the Medieval History and Archaeology of Lewes Castle – Monday 8 January 2024, 7:20 for 7:30pm start
https://t.co/GPXqBodsSh