Category Archives: Archaeology & local history

The thrilling touch of the past

Posted on March 25, 2010

Imagine unfolding a fragile piece of history,  a piece of parchment folded into a small rectangle with two red seals dangling from it, one so huge that surely the weight of it would rip it apart. How to get it … Continue reading →

Arthur – the Warrior (King?)

Posted on September 1, 2009

Possibly the earliest reference of Arthur come from Y Gododdin written by the Welsh poet, Aneirin, c.6th century. Here, the poem only mentioned his name, once, referring to a warrior in the poem as being brave “but he was no … Continue reading →

H.Q. / Monaughty Poeth / Lost Barrows

Posted on August 22, 2009

Does anyone know the whereabouts of the three (?) Barrows excavated in the Teme Valley – thought to have happened early in the 20thC around Monaughty Poeth (regional mansion HQ for monks rather than an Abbey)? I think Liz and … Continue reading →