I have now examined the archaeology of every county in Britain bar one – Wiltshire. This was no accident, for I have…
In the Middle Ages, life was communal, and the basic building structure was the open hall. Even comparatively grand structures, such as…
The medieval castle is one of the great glories of British archaeology. The finest are those in North Wales, the products of…
Before the conquest of Wales by Edward I in 1283, the Welsh Kingdoms were flourishing. Yet archaeologically, little is known of this…
Newark Castle has always been something of a problem. The west front, facing out onto the River Trent, is a magnificent structure,…
The closing years of the independent Scottish kingdom were turbulent times in the Anglo-Scottish borders. When in 1603, King James VI of…
In the 18th and 19th centuries, hundreds of thousands of people crossed the Atlantic to a New World in America. Why? The…
What do you do if you find yourself bewitched? If you find you are constantly out of sorts, and you just know…
“Feet- did you say Feet?-Ugh-h-h!” That is the usual remark I hear when I mention my Research Project. I hope that when…
Many people from all walks of life find the idea of going on an archaeological dig to be a fascinating prospect, but…
Few activities are as rewarding as the physical exploration of a personal hobby or interest, and for archaeological enthusiasts an increasing variety…