As part of on-going research into East Lothian hillforts, a topographic and
Erosion survey was undertaken of The Chesters by Rampart Scotland. This work was grant aided by Historic Scotland following a programme of gorse removal. The work was undertaken with volunteers under professional supervision.
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As part of on-going research into East Lothian hillforts, a topographic and Erosion survey was undertaken of The Chesters by Rampart Scotland. This work was grant aided by Historic Scotland following a programme of gorse removal. The work was undertaken with volunteers under professional supervision. The initial results of the management survey indicate that while the site has suffered from rabbit burrowing and stock pressure in the past it is currently stabilising and recovering. In addition, the revised topographic survey of the upper enclosed area has created an accurate plan of the interior and also plotted the locations of World War 2 installations removed in the 1970's as well as locating a possible new entrance to the north. It is hoped to complete the survey in August 2011 and to undertake geophysical survey to locate some of the associated pit alignments. This may be followed with targeted excavation in 2012.
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A single 22x1m trench was opened at Sheriffside farm over the suspected ditch and bank of an enclosure identified by the RCAHMS during aerial survey in 1981. Features identified within the trench were excavated, recorded and surveyed. In addition, a geophysical survey was undertaken in the field - covering half of the known extent of...
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A single 22x1m trench was opened at Sheriffside farm over the suspected ditch and bank of an enclosure identified by the RCAHMS during aerial survey in 1981. Features identified within the trench were excavated, recorded and surveyed. In addition, a geophysical survey was undertaken in the field - covering half of the known extent of the possible site. The excavations revealed several artefacts including polishing stones, a hand thrown ceramic sherd, and charcoal. The excavations failed to confirm the presence of the putative cropmark enclosure but did identify a terrace with associated platform and cut features such as postholes and rockcut channels – charcoal retrieved from the fill of one of the rock cut features dated to 2030 ± 30 or cal BC 110 – BC 50 (1σ) SUERC 35712.
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The first season of a proposed three season research excavation utilising volunteers and professionals. The project involved a new topographic survey, combined with geophysical, vegetation and erosion surveys as well as a single staggered trench (28.5m long, 1m wide) running across the defensive sequence immediately to the south of the...
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The first season of a proposed three season research excavation utilising volunteers and professionals. The project involved a new topographic survey, combined with geophysical, vegetation and erosion surveys as well as a single staggered trench (28.5m long, 1m wide) running across the defensive sequence immediately to the south of the south eastern entrance. In addition, 11 1m2 test-pits were excavated around the exterior of the fort. A total of 17 hut platforms were recorded in the interior of the hillfort. The initial results of the fieldwork indicate that inner Rampart was constructed of soil and rubble between stone kerbs and measured 3.4m wide by 0.32m high. The inner Rampart was associated with a ditch 2.3m wide and 1.4m deep, the middle and outer Ramparts were constructed of soil and stone with a stone kerb to the downslope side. The middle Rampart measured 4.4m wide and 0.7m high and was of two phases. The outer Rampart measured 3.6m wide and 0.25m high. The outer bank lay o
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Delancey Park on the island of Guernsey is a Neolithic gallery grave. One of only three in the Channel Islands, it comprises two parallel lines of stone that extend for around nine-and-a-half metres from east to west, and this year Clifford Antiquarian Club began excavations on the site with some promising results.
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Delancey Park on the island of Guernsey is a Neolithic gallery grave. One of only three in the Channel Islands, it comprises two parallel lines of stone that extend for around nine-and-a-half metres from east to west, and this year Clifford Antiquarian Club began excavations on the site with some promising results. Wallingford With only limited display and storage space the Wallingford museum in England made plans to build a timber frame extension to their existing medieval building. In order to fulfil that dream, the townsfolk of Wallingford joined ranks to raise the necessary funds to give their museum a whole new lease of life. 8 Project Archaeology An award-winning educational team from America explains why the use of archaeology is helping young people appreciate the places and objects that define the past. 48 Bylazora Follow the Texas Foundation for Archaeological and Historical Research in their quest to find Bylazora, the largest city of
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Fabrika Hill - Cyprus
Fabrika Hill is a natural outcrop representing the north-eastern corner of the ancient city of Nea Paphos, Cyprus. The Australian excavations on the south of Fabrika have revealed a theatre constructed around 300 BC and used as a venue for performance and entertainment until the late fourth century AD.
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Fabrika Hill - Cyprus Fabrika Hill is a natural outcrop representing the north-eastern corner of the ancient city of Nea Paphos, Cyprus. The Australian excavations on the south of Fabrika have revealed a theatre constructed around 300 BC and used as a venue for performance and entertainment until the late fourth century AD. Tomba della Scacchiera - Sardinia Diego Meozzi of Stonepages describes how a visit to a Sardinian farmhouse led to an astonishing revelation by the owner. A late Neolithic painted tomb had recently been discovered nearby but instead of telling the world, the archaeologists who found it chose instead to quietly seal it up. Quest for the Truth - England The story of how an English local archaeological society challenged convention and set out to discover the true route of a Roman road. Videography in Archaeology Anais Hassan discusses the merits of using videography to promote the public face of archaeology.. Welsh Prehistoric Rock-art Tradition - Wa
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Past Horizons Magazine
Adventures in Archaeology
Issue 11 - February 2010
Maggie, Felicity and David would like to welcome you back to our online magazine of archaeology around the world t This is a packed edition and I think with every issue, we actually enjoy it more, and hope you do too!
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Past Horizons Magazine Adventures in Archaeology Issue 11 - February 2010 Maggie, Felicity and David would like to welcome you back to our online magazine of archaeology around the world t This is a packed edition and I think with every issue, we actually enjoy it more, and hope you do too! view it here: or here if the first link does not work for you: In this issue: Chum Balam-Nal - Belize The Maya Research Program has been carrying out research at Blue Creek in Belize for many years now. Their main focus of study centres on why an advanced society such as the Maya collapsed so dramatically. Their plans for the 2010 field season include the excavation of an elite area known as Chum Balam-Nal. Painted Landscapes - California The surreal pictographs of the Californian Chumash have been recognised as among the most elaborate and exquisite examples of rock-art found anywhere in the United States. A team of archaeologists led by David Robinson is carrying out
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Adventures in Archaeology
Issue 10 Past Horizons Online Journal of volunteer archaeology and training.
November 2009
Past Horizons now celebrating its tenth issue, consists of 48 pages of free to read content. The main articles cover current archaeological excavations and conservation around the world. We also have the much loved...
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Adventures in Archaeology Issue 10 Past Horizons Online Journal of volunteer archaeology and training. November 2009 Past Horizons now celebrating its tenth issue, consists of 48 pages of free to read content. The main articles cover current archaeological excavations and conservation around the world. We also have the much loved contribution from Annie Evans our very own 'Dig Cook' and the Back Pages present four comedy videos for your enjoyment, on the subject of archaeology. Up From the Ashes In 1815 on the Indonesian island of Tambora a massive volcanic eruption caused a pryoclastic flow which wiped out all in its path. The tiny Kingdom of Tambora disappeared under the ash. Now, almost two hundred years later the carbonised but well preserved remains are slowly being uncovered. Making Preservation Happen Slovenia is a small nation with big ambitions to preserve its wealth of historical buildings. Two Slovenians are at the forefront of this work and have reached out
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Editorial
Rocky adventures in Croatia and Scotland.
News stories from around the world.
Fresco Hunting in Western Bulgaria
Since 2008 Balkan Heritage has been cataloguing beautiful Orthodox frescoes found in the crumbling remains of
mediaeval churches and monasteries in western Bulgaria. With the help of volunteers they aim...
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Editorial Rocky adventures in Croatia and Scotland. News stories from around the world. Fresco Hunting in Western Bulgaria Since 2008 Balkan Heritage has been cataloguing beautiful Orthodox frescoes found in the crumbling remains of mediaeval churches and monasteries in western Bulgaria. With the help of volunteers they aim to bring these frescoes to the attention of the world. Zulu The eMakhosini valley in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is known as the Valley of the Zulu Kings. Here, two local legends are being explored concerning the Ngobese Zulu and the Siblikeni Homestead of King Senzangakhona. Starting Out A group of like-minded Brislington residents in the UK get together to form their own archaeology project. The Looting of Ratiaria The tragedy of the wholesale looting of an ancient Roman city in north western Bulgaria. Time Team America A look at the five-part series of the brand new Time Team America. Dig In A selection of archaeologi
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Editorial
News stories from around the world.
The Great Arab Revolt Project
Bamburgh Research Project
Where the Camel meets the Canoe in Timbuktu
Beneath the Bricks in a historic Louisiana town.
Alternative Diggers’ Photo Archive.
Dig Cook and more!
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Artezian
An ongoing excavation of the fortified township of Artezian in the Crimean peninsula. Focusing mainly on the era of the Bosporan Kingdom, particularly the time of the war with the Romans of 44-45 AD where a wealth of finds has enabled the archaeologists to build up a strong narrative for that time.
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Artezian An ongoing excavation of the fortified township of Artezian in the Crimean peninsula. Focusing mainly on the era of the Bosporan Kingdom, particularly the time of the war with the Romans of 44-45 AD where a wealth of finds has enabled the archaeologists to build up a strong narrative for that time. Slievemore - Excavating a Bronze Age Platform Achill Archaeological Field School began excavating what looked like a roundhouse platform on the slopes of Slievemore mountain. Stuart Rathbone discusses why he now thinks the structure is not domestic and may have a more ritual purpose. Accessible, Inclusive Archaeology How to make the study of archaeology accessible to everyone. Reading University leads the way in facing that challenge. Low Level Aerial Photography Adam Stanford discusses the benefits to the archaeologist that this particular method of photography can bring. Fetternear The Scottish Episcopal Palaces Project has been excavating at Fetternear,
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Past Horizons Magazine
Issue 6 - January 2009
Survey: Beyond the City Walls of Jerash
Surveying the hinterland of Jerash, an ancient Decapolis City in Jordan has become a race against time to discover and map as many sites as possible, many of which are being lost to development.
Colouring the Past at El Pilar
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Past Horizons Magazine Issue 6 - January 2009 Survey: Beyond the City Walls of Jerash Surveying the hinterland of Jerash, an ancient Decapolis City in Jordan has become a race against time to discover and map as many sites as possible, many of which are being lost to development. Colouring the Past at El Pilar Dr. Anabel Ford describes a unique project that combines archaeology and conservation in the Maya forest amongst the ruins of El Pilar. Two Monsoons Archaeologist and buildings historian Tom Addyman describes the past, present and future of the decaying Scottish Cemetery in Kolkata and the enormous task of surveying the six acre site. Putney Debates Re-enactment group the Tower Hamlets Trayned Bandes bring to life the 360th anniversary of these historic discussions Adopt-a-Monument A Scottish initiative that enables communities to interact with their local monuments to safeguard their future. Dig Cook Annie Evans on culinary escapades, with a delicious recipe each issue. a
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Issue 5 contains the regular features: Dig Cook, Viewpoint, Dig In, Courses and Fun Page. This issue looks at the
Kfar HaHoresh
Bylazora
High Pasture Cave
Discovery and conservation in south Western Australia
Aphrodite’s Ancestors
Heritage conservation on Lamu Island - Kenya
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Issue 5 contains the regular features: Dig Cook, Viewpoint, Dig In, Courses and Fun Page. This issue looks at the Kfar HaHoresh Bylazora High Pasture Cave Discovery and conservation in south Western Australia Aphrodite’s Ancestors Heritage conservation on Lamu Island - Kenya See the amazing page flip version at: www.pasthorizons.com/magazine Past Horizons Magazine has now opened up a Facebook page where you can keep up with the latest posts, blogs, new videos and start discussions or make comments. Of course you can visit the main website which includes hundreds of volunteer opportunities around the world. http://www.pasthorizons.com
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Past Horizons
Online Journal of Volunteer Archaeology and Training
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News: Recent news stories from around the world
Rwanda: Discovering a Forgotten Past
Two students from University College London using archaeological evidence that may help to heal a divided nation.
Kota Mama
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Past Horizons Online Journal of Volunteer Archaeology and Training Editorial News: Recent news stories from around the world Rwanda: Discovering a Forgotten Past Two students from University College London using archaeological evidence that may help to heal a divided nation. Kota Mama A look back at the thrilling series of expeditions led by the famous adventurer John Blashford-Snell in South America. Ometepe Lie back in your hammock and enjoy an account of life on a Nicaraguan island whilst recording petroglyhs. Nokalakevi The story of excavations in this tiny Georgian village with a big history and a turbulent past. Kabyle A new project in Bulgaria using a range of techniques to survey the environs of this ancient but well preserved city on the Thracian Plain. Viewpoint David Connolly examines the long terms effects of the destruction of hertitage within conflict zones. Dig Cook Annie Evans on culinary escapades, with a delicious recipe each issue. Profi le We in
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Issue 3
Towers of ras al Khaimah, UAE
Cres - Island of the Griffon
Fort Garland Colorado
Albania
Israeili and Palestinians find way to peace
Commercial Archaeology goes public at Prescot Street in London
Plus Dig Cook, Letters, Fun, and more.
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With reports on Culloden, Controversial excavation in Jerusalem, Mysterious pits in Cornwall, Volunteer work in Maine, Aerial photography in Jordan and so much more… Don’t forget Dig Cook!
Surely the best online archaeology magazine there is ?
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The first edition of this new online magazine dedicated to archaeology, heritage and volunteer opportunities across the world.
Articles on High Pastures Cave : Scotland
Lascaux Cave Art under threat
Grafitti in Archaeology
Adventures in Israel
and the Heritage Conservation Network
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