Dr Alan Montgomery

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Review of Mons Graupius in Ulster #Archaeology Society newsletter 'There’s also the bonus of Montgomery’s own beautifully drawn illustrations, which lend further charm to this engaging volume, which is a perfect autumn evening read.' '...timely little book.'

What a horrible story! Much worse than depicted in the film.

I didn't know that - I will Google it!

So if the living/dining room become the bedroom, you have to live and dine in the kitchen :(

A candle-lit scene from the movie Barrie Lyndon, with two of the characters sitting at a table next to two candelabra.

I've just been to see Kubrick's 'Barry Lyndon'. I didn't really have any expectations and did not realise it was over three hours long when I went in, but I rather liked it - particularly all those Hogarthian influences and atmospheric candle-lit scenes...

It call is it a '1 bed', but there doesn't seem to be a bedroom...unless they mean the attic only accessible by ladder!

Yes I noticed that a lot of the supposed German houses and countryside looked suspiciously Irish too.

The village is built on a slope though, which is not the kind of place I would expect to see a large stone circle.

Saw my first Irish stone circle today: Derreenataggart on the Beara peninsula. Just wonderful! 💚🪨✨ #StandingStoneSunday

I love Saint-Just - I am heading to Brittany next week so might make a return visit...

Yes the costumes and locations are amazing. They kept me interested during some of the slower moments in the narrative...!

A candle-lit scene from the movie Barrie Lyndon, with two of the characters sitting at a table next to two candelabra.

I've just been to see Kubrick's 'Barry Lyndon'. I didn't really have any expectations and did not realise it was over three hours long when I went in, but I rather liked it - particularly all those Hogarthian influences and atmospheric candle-lit scenes...

A line of large stones forming a sort of wall. Behind them is the church in Ashbury in Oxfordshire, which has a tall tower and a blue clock.

It has been suggested that the large stones that now run alongside the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin at Ashbury in Oxfordshire are the remains of an Avebury-style stone circle that once surrounded the village. I am not sure I believe it, but an interesting story nonetheless! #StandingStoneSunday

Hopefully we will get to meet in person before you head south!

Lucky you, I love Hastings.

I am delighted that these two works are now sold, but there are still a few more paintings and drawings in my Etsy shop at bargain prices - get them while you can...!

A black and white watercolour painting of the mysterious carved stone in woodland in Brittany, known as 'the Baboon'

A black and white watercolour painting of the stones of Men Marz in Brittany.

Just one day of my Etsy sale left and prices start at just £20 - if you want to pick up original works of art featuring sacred springs, medieval castles and standing stones at a 20% discount, check it out now here: shorturl.at/HDzSI
#StandingStoneSunday

A line of large stones forming a sort of wall. Behind them is the church in Ashbury in Oxfordshire, which has a tall tower and a blue clock.

It has been suggested that the large stones that now run alongside the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin at Ashbury in Oxfordshire are the remains of an Avebury-style stone circle that once surrounded the village. I am not sure I believe it, but an interesting story nonetheless! #StandingStoneSunday

Fragments of a Roman mosaic showing two gladiators in combat, with lots of modern restoration.

This fragmentary Roman fresco was discovered at Balkerne Lane in Colchester and dates to AD 60-125. It shows a gladiator fight, with a hoplomachus defeated by a murmillo. #FrescoFriday

A black and white watercolour painting of the Cave of Artus in Brittany.

A black and white watercolour painting of standing stones in Brittany.

Just a couple more days of my Etsy sale left and prices start at just £20 - if you want to pick up an original work of art at a 20% discount, check it out now here: shorturl.at/HDzSI

A stone carving of Hercules, found in a back garden in the village of Laurieston (just east of Falkirk) in 1987. It is made of local sandstone, in relief, and was probably attached to a structure such as a shrine. Hercules is shown bearded with thick locks of hair and a muscular body holding a club in his right hand.

Hercules: gatekeeper of…Falkirk? 💪

Found near Falkirk in 1987, this carving depicts Hercules, who was used as a symbol of victory in the Roman Empire, with statues built to the god to mark military triumphs as early as 305 BC (around 2,300 years ago): www.digitscotland.com/top-10-artef...

I agree, I really enjoy it and have also found it effective for promoting my books and art.

Yes I remember it being a day centre many years ago, I didn't know about the recent restorations. It looks great.

Wow - I had no idea this was a private house.

We put it to you that this is pretty cool.

A black and white watercolour painting of the Cave of Artus in Brittany.

A black and white watercolour painting of standing stones in Brittany.

Just a couple more days of my Etsy sale left and prices start at just £20 - if you want to pick up an original work of art at a 20% discount, check it out now here: shorturl.at/HDzSI

Fragments of a Roman mosaic showing two gladiators in combat, with lots of modern restoration.

This fragmentary Roman fresco was discovered at Balkerne Lane in Colchester and dates to AD 60-125. It shows a gladiator fight, with a hoplomachus defeated by a murmillo. #FrescoFriday

On Saturday 23rd August, I will be talking with Archway Bookshop at the Community Waffle House Axminster about Down Tor and many other amazing megalithic places - can’t wait for this … really hope you can join me!

The earthwork remains of a Roman fort viewed from above and at an angle via Google Earth (13 Sept 2022). The village of Bainbridge is on the left.

The Roman fort at Bainbridge, #NorthYorkshire, in its landscape context above the Rivers Bain and Ure. Probably known as 'Virosidum', it was begun in the late C1 and altered later. Elements of a contemporary field system survive around it. #RomanFortThursday #RomanBritain #YorkshireDales