The Nosterfield Quarry excavation sits at the heart of one of Britain’s most enigmatic prehistoric landscapes—the Thornborough Henges Complex.
Category: Bronze Age
Jan 23
Guide – Archaeological Periods in Western Europe
Understanding the archaeological periods across Western Europe is essential for exploring the evolution of human societies from prehistory to the beginnings of written history. These periods are generally defined by shifts in technology, social organization, and the environment, and they often vary slightly from region to region.
Ingleborough Iron Age Hillfort
Ingleborough Hill, located in the Yorkshire Dales, is known for its prehistoric significance, particularly its hill fort. The hill fort atop Ingleborough is located at an elevation of about 723 meters (2,372 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest known Iron Age settlements in the region.
Related Sites
Arka Unskel, Highlands
Arka Unskel is 2½ miles ESE of Arisaig at NM693839 and has also been known as Arisaig Fort, Ard Ghaunsgoik Read more
Castle Hill, Almondbury
Underneath these medieval earthworks is a series of earlier defenses which dates back to the early Iron Age. This was Read more
Barwick in Elmet Iron Age Hill Fort
"The scale and function of the earthworks, which may comprise a rampart, a ditch and a counterscarp bank, is massive Read more
Ingleton – Yorkshire Dales
Ingleton, located in North Yorkshire, England, has a rich and diverse history that spans thousands of years. The village is situated in the scenic area of the Yorkshire Dales, which has long been inhabited and influenced by a variety of cultures.
Related Sites
Arka Unskel, Highlands
Arka Unskel is 2½ miles ESE of Arisaig at NM693839 and has also been known as Arisaig Fort, Ard Ghaunsgoik Read more
Castle Hill, Almondbury
Underneath these medieval earthworks is a series of earlier defenses which dates back to the early Iron Age. This was Read more
Barwick in Elmet Iron Age Hill Fort
"The scale and function of the earthworks, which may comprise a rampart, a ditch and a counterscarp bank, is massive Read more
Jan 17
Guide – Applying critical thinking to historic and archaeological research
Often, the key aspect of being able to make progress with regards to researching the past. Is through the application of critical thinking, when it comes to accepting common, or even given understanding and interpretations of what is being explored.
Oct 29
The Golden Rings of our Bronze Age “Elite”
These small, delicate gold objects are highly significant, they offer insight into the social status, trade connections, and cultural practices of early Bronze Age societies in Britain.
Mitchell Laithes Farm Ring Cairn and burial complex, Ossett, West Yorkshire
The Bronze Age discoveries in Mitchell Laithes Farm, Ossett, West Yorkshire, offer an important glimpse into the region’s ancient past. Archaeological appraisals, particularly the one conducted in 2007 at Mitchell Laithes Rye Royds, have unearthed evidence of short episodes of occupation dating back to 3500-2000 BC.
Related Sites
Castle Hill, Almondbury
Underneath these medieval earthworks is a series of earlier defenses which dates back to the early Iron Age. This was Read more
Barwick in Elmet Iron Age Hill Fort
"The scale and function of the earthworks, which may comprise a rampart, a ditch and a counterscarp bank, is massive Read more
Boltby Scar Iron Age Hill Fort
This Iron Age Hill Fort is mostly unrecorded and minimal information is available. A site visit is required to further Read more
Bowbridge Lane Late Bronze Age burial site, Catterick
The excavation on the northern side of Bowbridge Lane as part of the A1 expansion revealed a significant archaeological site, with features indicative of Late Bronze Age funerary practices.
Related Sites
Arka Unskel, Highlands
Arka Unskel is 2½ miles ESE of Arisaig at NM693839 and has also been known as Arisaig Fort, Ard Ghaunsgoik Read more
Castle Hill, Almondbury
Underneath these medieval earthworks is a series of earlier defenses which dates back to the early Iron Age. This was Read more
Barwick in Elmet Iron Age Hill Fort
"The scale and function of the earthworks, which may comprise a rampart, a ditch and a counterscarp bank, is massive Read more
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.
Carperby in Wensleydale
Carperby, nestled in the heart of Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, is a village steeped in history and archaeological significance.
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Boltby Scar Iron Age Hill Fort
This Iron Age Hill Fort is mostly unrecorded and minimal information is available. A site visit is required to further Read more
Braithwaite Wood Fort, East Witton
We call Braithwaite Wood Fort Iron Age, but it's actually undated, but its typology indicates a potential Iron Age origin.
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