Category: Geography

The Geology of the Iberian Peninsular

This report intends to provide an understanding of the major geological landscape of the Iberian Peninsular. We can understand Iberia as having five tectonic provinces – zones of underlying tectonic activity, caused by two plates, or distinct bodies of earth mass, are moving towards, or away from each other. This, combined with the geology of the earth at that point: the rock, etc, that forms the basic structural profile for the peninsular overall.

Brigantia Espania

The North-West coast of Spain

Brigantia Espania is our name for our Spanish Brigantian research pages and sites. This is the beginning of our journey, and we start at the beginning.

Wensleydale

Castle Bolton

Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales is perhaps one of the most accessible and best known of the eastern dales. Whilst in modern times it is largely home to sheep farming and tourism. In the past it was a significant seat of power, and right in the hearlands of the Iron Age Brigantes tribe.

Round Hill Motte at Carlton-in-Coverdale

Motte_at_Carlton_in_Coverdale_-_geograph.org.uk_-_Gordon_Hatton

Carlton Castle, or Round Hill Motte, at Carlton-in-Coverdale is an intriguing historical site that offers a glimpse into the medieval past of the Yorkshire Dales. The structure seems related to an extensive set of linear earthworks that have been interpreted as agricultural, however, their existence asks a question: if these are not older than this medieval interpretation. 

Carlton Village – Coverdale

Carlton in Coverham - Beginning of landscape terracing to the west of the village.

Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Carlton in Coverdale is a picturesque village, surrounded by stunning landscapes. Situated in the Coverdale valley, it is a part of the Richmondshire district in North Yorkshire, England.

Coverdale

Coverdale, located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is a valley of great beauty and rich history. Its unique geography, fascinating geology, and enduring heritage combine to create a truly special place. Coverdale is home to at least two Iron Age hill forts, and a long history of mining and landscape transformation

The Yorkshire Dales

The Yorkshire Dales National Park is a large expanse of hills and dales in North Yorkshire, in northern England.  During the Iron-Age, they were in the heart of Northern Brigantia.

Guide: Socratic Thought in Archaeology

An archaeologist standing puzzled in front of a new Oldsmobile car with a confused look on their face

Socratic thought in archaeology is a method of critical inquiry that challenges assumptions, promotes deeper exploration, and encourages rigorous reflection about the past. Based on the questioning techniques of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates,

Briefing – Geography and Geology of Galicia

Three Islands close to A Coruna

The region of Galicia, located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, is a land defined by rugged coastlines, mountainous terrain, and fertile valleys. Galicia’s geography and geology have played a fundamental role in shaping both its natural environment and the ways in which ancient civilizations, such as the Gallaeci (the Celtic tribes of Galicia), interacted with their surroundings.

North Yorkshire

The County of North Yorkshire is a small part of what was once a much larger collection of tribes in a confederation, called the Brigantes, and it is likely that they collectively followed a tribal system that recognised the deity Brigantia, and their supreme being.

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