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Professor finds Iron Age coin hoard near Bury St Edmunds Tom Licence says he feels a personal connection to the coins, which are to be auctioned.

*Academic sells history off to the highest bidder*

There, BBC, we sorted that headline for you

If he truly feels *a connection* to the find, as the article claims, would he not have donated it to a museum?

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

✨ An Evening with National Trust Archaeologists ✨

Ever wondered what archaeology looks like behind the scenes at National Trust places?

Join the CBA for a free online evening exploring the archaeology cared for by National Trust, including community digs, hilltop enclosures and Roman gold mining.

Black and white photo of view across a flat landscape with reeds in the foreground and Glastonbury Tor in the distance

A watery flat landscape with grass and reeds and a straight watercourse. A large sky with a rainbow

A black and white photo of a tree in winter

A muddy bank with deer and badger tracks

A lovely walk on the Levels at Shapwick again this afternoon.
Full of lovely late Winter views and signs of wildlife, including deer and badger tracks!

A person in a silver puffy coat holding a block with Gran Bretagna printed on it, walking through a gold ring with the Great Britain winter olympic team behind

Brilliant opening ceremony 🏅

Wondering where I can get one of those silver sleeping bag coats!

So lucky to have these amazing people as colleagues! ❤️

Looking forward to seeing my brilliant colleagues on screen this week with #DiggingForBritain!

@profaliceroberts.bsky.social

A rare opportunity to hear all about the SANHS archives, from the earliest acquisitions to some key sources documenting the history of Somerset.
Still time to sign up!

A woman in a red jacket walking through long grass at Chedworth Roman Villa

A woman in a red jacket walking through long grass at Chedworth Roman Villa, with a wooden bench in the foreground and stone walls

An aerial view of Chedworth Roman Villa

So glad #DiggingForBritain is back! 🥳

Also noticed a cheeky appearance by Chedworth Roman Villa!
@profaliceroberts.bsky.social @nattrustarch.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk

I love the Bradford Somali village dig.

Telling the truth about another hidden grim bit of our imperial past, that needs light shining on it...

#DiggingForBritain

Frost covered earthworks at Figsbury Ring, Wiltshire ©National Trust Images/Malcolm Anderson

Aerial view of Hod Hill, Dorset showing the earthworks of the Roman fort in the north east sector ©National Trust Images/John Miller

View from Mam Tor to Rushup Edge at Dark Peak, Derbyshire ©National Trust Images/Tom Harman

Dawn at Cissbury Ring, West Sussex, looking towards Shoreham and Brighton in winter ©National Trust Images/David Sellman

As a special treat for #HillfortsWednesday landing on Christmas Eve, we’re sharing some wintery images of hillforts in the care of the National Trust!

The photos are of Figsbury Ring (Wiltshire), Hod Hill (Dorset), Mam Tor (Derbyshire) and Cissbury Ring (West Sussex).

#DiggingforBritain returns on 7th January with a new 6-part series on BBC Two with @profaliceroberts.bsky.social, and includes two @nationaltrust.org.uk properties:

4th February - Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire
5th February - St Michael's Mount, Cornwall.

Tune in to find out more!

Old loo and evidence of murder among archaeological finds of 2025 Other finds include a Bronze Age coffin and human remains thought to belong to shipwreck victims.

Our very own Jim Parry (archaeologist covering South Devon and Cornwall) has appeared in a national roundup of archaeological discoveries!

A honey coloured stone building with green doors and surrounded by grass, hedges and trees.

For #Hanukkah, we're visiting 1 Home Farm Drive, part of the Upton House estate. A former farm outbuilding, it was converted in the 1930s by the owners of the estate, the Bearsteds, for their family Rabbi to live in.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/oxf...
Chag Sameach 🕎
#JewishCountryHouses

Lithograph from a watercolour of a Roman mosaic floor depicting a naked man hitting a snake with a big stick

Between 1828-9 Samuel Hasell excavated a villa at Pitney #Somerset

Sheds were built to protect the villa but sadly they had gone by 1836 and so had the mosaics 😞

All we have left are lithographs like this one by Hasell of Cadmus thrashing a python*

*don't Google this 😬

Happy #MosaicMonday

Such a great day!
I'm so lucky to work with such brilliant people ❤️

A woman standing in a hole wearing an orange hi viz jacket and whitehead hat

🎉🎉 Huge congratulations to Kayleigh Hibberd - winner of the Early Career Archaeologist Award at the Archaeological Achievement Awards! 🏆

#ChangingChalk @nationaltrust.org.uk
@archaeologyuk.bsky.social @royalarchinst.bsky.social

Christmas decorations inside Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate, Norfolk. A hanging star and fairy lights on a Christmas tree

This winter, many of the houses & gardens in our care will be transformed with Christmas illuminations. From spectacular light shows at big country houses to family-friendly twinkling trails, there's something for everyone 🎄
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/christ...
©National Trust Images/Rob Coleman

A view of the ruined castle at Scotney in Kent showing the bridge across to the main castle island, in a snow covered winter setting

NEW Toolkit: working with experts across a number of different institutions & with support from the Royal Historical Society, we're delighted to share this FREE resource for anyone interested in or involved with the conservation & interpretation of ruins.
heyzine.com/flip-book/77...
#ruins 🏰

🥳🥳🥳

Archaeological Achievement Awards 2025 YouTube video by Council for British Archaeology

Only a few hours left until we come together with archaeologists across the UK and Ireland to celebrate the 2025 #ArchaeologicalAchievementAwards!

You can join us and cheer on the winners from home by watching our live-stream, starting 8 pm today 👉 www.youtube.com/live/GA6_QaE...

This month we’re sharing different ways in which you can learn more about the archaeology at the places in the care of @nationaltrust.org.uk.

As the colder, darker nights set in it can be nice to curl up with a good book, so here are some recent publications you might find interesting. 📚🧵

Aerial view of the Figsbury Ring, Wiltshire. Neolithic and Iron Age site with sweeping views of surrounding countryside. ©National Trust Images/John Miller

It’s #HillfortsWednesday!

Did you know that there are more than 150 hillforts, hilltop and hillslope enclosures recorded on land cared for by the National Trust?

They're amazing archaeological sites, but also real havens for nature. 🧵

Service information: International Men's Day. Don't be ashmed to mention it, if you feel that you can't manage, please talk about your feelings, rather than soldiering on and trying to silently cover of the damage. open up, don't man up. save eachotehr and save yourself; men are only humans too. And need to be honest about their mental health.

This #InternationalMensDay we’re reminded that suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50 in the UK. We all have mental health, and talking about it matters. Check in with the men in your life. Reach out. A small conversation can make a big difference.

*WEBINAR*

Photographing old buildings (and other things!)
7.30pm Thursday 20th November

Tony Harding shares some tips and tricks gained from his experience photographing buildings for various SANHS-related and other projects.

Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...

📚 SANHS Library Book Club 📚

10am-12pm
Thursday 27 November

Would you like to know more about the SANHS Library?
SANHS & SWHT librarians will be on hand to help with all aspects of the library, including borrowing books.

Limited places - booking essential.

Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...

*TALK*
A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling Scheme

2.30pm - Saturday 15 November
The Davis Hall, West Camel, BA22 7QX

Learn about the archaeological investigations undertaken by Wessex Archaeology with Ruth Panes (Fieldwork Project Manager)

Tickets £5 (on the door)
Full details: bit.ly/47x6kac

The Heritage Records Online website homepage with a range of pictures of historic sites and options to learn more

Did you know there's a website dedicated to helping you discover more about the archaeology and heritage cared for by @nationaltrust.org.uk?
NT Heritage Records Online has been developed to promote, and provide access to, the National Trust’s archaeological and historic building database. 🧵

Ah that's a shame! I'm wondering if it could be a good webinar option next year too..!

Looking forward to this!
@wessexarchaeology.bsky.social

*This Saturday*

I'm really excited to hear such brilliant speakers and some really interesting talks.

Plus there'll be cake 😉