A gazetteer of probable prehistoric mounds, cairns and boundary earthworks in Coverdale. It is not complete and is still being researched.
Category: Visible Remains
Jun 15
Guide: Piles of Stones (OS Maps)
On every late-Victorian and early-20th-century OS sheet the surveyors marked any conspicuous heap of stones they could not instantly classify as a tumulus, beacon, trig-point or boundary stone with the catch-all term “Pile of Stones.”
Montlleó, Cerdanya, Pyrenees – Lithics Study
Montlleó sits at 1,144 m a.s.l. on a low knoll in the high, east–west Cerdanya valley of the eastern Pyrenees, a natural corridor between the Bay of Biscay and the Gulf of Lion. Excavated since 2000, the open-air site preserves a 23,000 – 17,000 cal BP occupation sequence that spans the harshest part of the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) through early deglaciation. Because mountain ice in the Pyrenees retreated earlier than the global LGM, Montlleó shows that hunter-gatherers could exploit altitudes that were once thought permafrost-bound.
Jan 23
Guide – Landscape Features: Drainage Gullies
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Jan 23
Guide – Introduction to Fieldwalking
Fieldwalking is one of the simplest and most accessible forms of archaeological survey. It involves systematically walking over a landscape, searching for surface artifacts—such as pottery, stone tools, and animal bones—that may have been left behind by past human activity. This activity can offer valuable insights into ancient settlements, trade routes, and other key elements of the past.
Jan 23
Guide – Photography: Image Manipulation
Photography is an essential tool in archaeology, not only for documenting finds but also for interpreting and preserving evidence. However, images often require some level of post-processing to enhance clarity, correct lighting issues, or reveal details that may not be immediately visible. Image manipulation software plays a crucial role in this process, allowing archaeologists to adjust images while maintaining the integrity of the data.
Jan 23
Guide: Landscape Archaeology: The Geology of Thornborough
The Thornborough Henges are located within a distinctive and complex landscape that has been shaped over millennia by a combination of glacial forces, river systems, and post-glacial climatic changes. The landscape of Thornborough is defined by its geological foundations and the dynamic processes that transformed the area long before human presence.
Jan 23
Guide – Photography: Camera Buying Guide
When it comes to archaeological photography, capturing the best possible images—whether of small artifacts or large sites—requires thoughtful consideration of the camera’s capabilities. The right camera allows you to document sites and findings clearly, effectively, and with long-lasting quality.
Jan 23
Guide – Photography: Framing the Shot
When photographing archaeological sites, the key to a successful shot lies not just in the technology you use but in how you frame the scene, manage lighting, and anticipate the environment. The art of capturing the best possible image is a blend of technical understanding and creative intuition.
Jan 23
Guide – Introduction to Photography
Photography has long been an essential tool in archaeology, providing a visual record of sites, finds, and features. In the context of archaeological research, photos do more than simply document—they offer crucial evidence that can be revisited, analysed, and shared.
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