The ard, also known as a scratch plough, represents one of the earliest forms of agricultural technology used by the people of ancient Brigantia.
Category: Field Systems
Jan 23
Guide – Landscape Features: The Impact of Drainage Ditches
Understanding the Ecological Impact of Drainage Ditches: An Empathic Perspective Introduction: A Shift in the Landscape Imagine yourself as a member of an early human community, deeply connected to the land and its rhythms. The creation of a drainage ditch is not merely a physical alteration; it’s a profound change in the environment that affects …
Jun 19
Guide – Agricultural practices through time
Prehistoric Yorkshire is a landscape rich with history, revealed through various archaeological finds that offer a glimpse into the ancient past. The oldest evidence of human activity in this region dates back to around 125,000 years ago, but it is the later periods, particularly the Iron Age, that have yielded significant discoveries related to ploughing and farming.
Hadrian’s Wall
Hadrian’s Wall, known to the Romans as Vallum Hadriani, was a grand fortification stretching across the width of what is now Northern England. Constructed on the orders of Emperor Hadrian in AD 122, the wall was a symbol of Roman power and engineering prowess.
Bolton Hall, Wensleydale
Bolton Hall, a stately country house in the Yorkshire Dales, has a rich history that intertwines with the broader narrative of the region. The current Bolton Hall was constructed in the late 17th century, specifically in 1678, for Charles Paulet, the 1st Duke of Bolton, as a reward from King William III for his support during the Glorious Revolution.
Carperby in Wensleydale
Carperby, nestled in the heart of Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, is a village steeped in history and archaeological significance.
Earthworks at Manor Grange Wensleydale
The Earthworks at Manor Grange in Wensleydale are a testament to the rich historical tapestry of the Yorkshire Dales.
Earthworks at Bolton Castle
The extensive earthworks to the west of Castle Bolton are largely a remarkable testament to medieval agricultural practices and landscape management.
Earthworks at Walburn Hall Farm, Richmond
The Earthworks at Walburn Hall Farm in Richmond are a testament to the area’s rich historical tapestry, dating back to medieval times.
Earthworks at Stainton
The earthworks surrounding Stainton in North Yorkshire are part of a rich archaeological tapestry that speaks to the region’s ancient past. These structures are believed to be remnants of extensive field systems, possibly dating back to the post-Roman period.
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PAS North Yorkshire
- NLM-5EB8D1 BROOCH ROMAN 19 February 2025Copper alloy brooch. Hod Hill brooch, Mackreth type HOD HILL 4.b3. A small bifurcated head is rolled forward to retain pin gear [lost]. An uppermost part of the strip below this bears a single transverse rib. Below this, a nearly square plate has four vertical ribs and small waisted wings. The lower bow is moulded […]
- NLM-5ED6DB BROOCH ROMAN 19 February 2025Copper alloy brooch fragment. Cast lower bow and unpierced catch plate from a bow brooch with a narrow rounded bow, possibly a Colchester brooch, Mackreth type C 2. Suggested date: Early Roman, 43-75Length: 26.2mm, Width: 3.3mm, Thickness (bow): 2.7mm, Weight: 2.21gms
- NLM-5FD83F COIN ROMAN 19 February 2025Copper alloy coin. Possibly an as indeterminate, Early Roman issue of 43-200, with drilled hole near edge at 10 O’clock[?] obverse.Obverse description: bust probably rightReverse description: possibly a figure.Diameter: 24mm, Weight: 4.82gms, die axis: possibly 12
