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Tag: Archaeology
Jan 22
Guide – Landscape Archaeology: The Geological Environment of Britain
The Geological Environment of Britain: The Foundation of Our Landscape The landscape of Britain has been shaped by millions of years of geological processes. From the formation of ancient mountain ranges to the shaping of valleys and river systems, the land we see today is the product of a dynamic and ever-changing history. Understanding the …
Jan 22
Guide – What is Landscape Archaeology?
Landscape archaeology is the study of past human interaction with the natural environment. It focuses on understanding how ancient societies perceived, organized, and shaped the land they inhabited, revealing the relationships between people, their settlements, and the broader landscape in which they lived.
Jan 22
Guide – Landscape Archaeology Introduction
Landscape archaeology is a vital tool for understanding how ancient peoples interacted with their environment, shaping and being shaped by the land they lived on.
Jan 21
Guide – Empathic Archaeology: Building a Strong Straw Man
Empathic Archaeology: Building a Strong Straw Man Question Everything and Question Again When engaging in empathic archaeology, the process of creating and refining a straw man—a provisional model of the past—requires a delicate balance of imagination and rigor. The archaeologist’s imagination fills the skeleton of the straw man with ideas and concepts, but these must …
Jan 21
Guide – Empathic Archaeology: The Straw Man
At first glance, the idea of psychoanalyzing an “imaginary alien” might sound outlandish, but it perfectly mirrors the approach many archaeologists must take when trying to understand ancient cultures. These cultures are far removed from our own in time, and often in social structure, belief systems, and material culture.
Jan 21
Guide – Empathic Archaeology Introduction
Empathic archaeology is the practice of immersing oneself in the worldview of the people being studied, allowing archaeologists and researchers to interpret artifacts, structures, and landscapes through the lens of the individuals who created or used them.
Jan 21
Guide – Using the best tools for research
For amateur researchers who don’t have access to extensive professional resources, there are still several methods and tools they can use to cross-check previous findings and apply a holistic approach. While they may never have access to every piece of data, they can still adopt strategies that lead to more accurate, well-rounded interpretations. Here are some practical approaches:
Jan 21
Guide – Challenging Assumptions with Free Thinking
One of the most powerful tools in archaeology is not just digging deeper into the earth but digging deeper into our own thinking processes. In archaeological research, we often encounter assumptions—either based on prior data, outdated methodologies, or even cultural biases—that shape how we view and interpret the past.
Jan 21
Guide – Introduction to Critical Thinking in Archaeological Research
In the world of archaeology, as with all forms of inquiry, the pursuit of truth begins with the ability to think critically and independently. Archaeology is often seen as the science of uncovering the past, but it is equally the art of understanding how we approach and interpret evidence. In the case of the Brigantes Nation, a tribe whose history is riddled with gaps and assumptions, critical thinking is not only useful—it is essential.
PAS North Yorkshire
- NCL-A56CF4 COIN IRON AGE 31 January 2025Complete silver half unit of of British North Eastern region/Corieltavi attributed to Volisios Dumnocoveros (c. AD 35-40).Obverse: Legend in two panels, vertical wreath below. Obverse legend: VOLI/SIOSReverse: Lunate horse facing right, double upper front legs, pellet below tail. Reverse legend: [D]VM/N/[O]CO]/[VE].Ancient British Coins (Rudd 2010, 102: no.1986); BMC (Hobbs 1996, 185: nos. 3340-3341).See YORYM-95FDC8 for similar.
- YORYM-B996A7 TOKEN MEDIEVAL 30 January 2025An incomplete lead token, possibly imitating a coin, of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1400 – 1700.The token is circular with a rectangular section. An ovate perforation extending to the edge is present to one side and a small sub-triangular break is also present at the edge.One surface bears a shallowly incised circular band approximately […]
- YORYM-B91464 BEAD UNKNOWN 30 January 2025A complete glass bead of uncertain date.The bead is circular with a slightly irregular circular perforation. The glass is a semi-translucent dark blue colour.The bead is 10.6mm in diameter, 4.2mm thick and weighs 0.5g. The perforation is 5.5mm in diameter.Glass beads are very difficult to date with any certainty. They are often thought to be […]
- WILT-A0A6BA COIN MEDIEVAL 30 January 2025A silver medieval penny of Edward I (1272-1307) dating to AD 1301-1310. Class 10ab. Mint of London. North (1991), p31, no.1039/1.
- LANCUM-A5987D SPINDLE WHORL UNKNOWN 29 January 2025Lead perforated weight, probably a spindle whorl of post-Roman date. The flat circular weight is 30mm in diameter and has a circular perforation with an internal diameter of 9mm. This suggests a post-Roman date, as Roman and Iron Age spindle whorls usually have a narrower perforation (up to 8mm).The object is 9mm thick and weighs […]
PAS West Yorkshire
- YORYM-8E1BC7 BUCKLE MEDIEVAL 28 January 2025A complete copper-alloy buckle of medieval date, c.AD 1250 -1500. Meols Type 2.The buckle is a single looped D-shape with a narrowed and recessed strap bar. A grooved pin rest is present on the upper surface of the outside edge of the loop. A circular sectioned pin is fitted around the bar by an open loop. A rectangular […]
- YORYM-8E4F89 BUCKLE MEDIEVAL 28 January 2025A complete copper-alloy buckle of medieval date, c.AD 1250-1500. Meols Type 1.The buckle is a single looped D-shape with a narrowed strap bar. The upper surface of the frame has been decorated with four groups of four parallel incised grooves. A rectangular sectioned pin is fitted around the bar by an open loop. A rectangular plate is looped […]
PAS South Yorkshire
- YORYM-8FC319 HARNESS PENDANT MEDIEVAL 28 January 2025An incomplete copper-alloy gilded zoomorphic harness pendant of medieval date, AD 1200 - 1400.The pendant comprises a D-shaped plate in the form of a forward-facing animal's head, probably a stag, with integral attachment loop. The upper surface is moulded with features including pellet eyes, an elongated raised muzzle, and rounded snout. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The attachment […]
- NMGW-C31C53 CHARIOT FITTING IRON AGE 24 January 2025Addendum to an Iron Age sacred lake assemblage: a Late Iron Age bridle-bit and terret (50 BC - AD 75)1. Two-link bridle-bit, Polden Hill Subtype, bronze, complete Dimensions: maximum length 238.0mm; external rein-ring diameters (1)73.8-74.0mm & (2) 73.5-74.7mm; internal rein-ring diameters (1) 55.6mm & (2) 56.3mm; thickness rein rings – side to side (1) 8.3-9.0mm & […]
