That was a lovely Spring (yes it's finally here!) afternoon spent with the brilliant Somerset outdoor rangers at Brean Down this afternoon, planning for the #FestivalofArchaeology in July. Watch this space, we're very excited!
(Oh and the resident barkaeologist joined in too)

We are heading to Northern Ireland for today’s #HistoryHoliday . Carrick-a-Rede Cottage is a fisherman’s cottage with sea views, perched on the hillside close to the famous 200-year old Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.
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Another visit to Dolebury Warren in North Somerset today to discuss the best options of site management for archaeology and nature with Historic England.
Wasn't quite as sunny as last time. I'll go for 'atmospheric'...
#HillfortsWednesday

For today’s #HistoryHoliday we are heading to the Souter Lighthouse in Northumbria. Two Lighthouse Keeper Cottages stand at the landward end of the 75 foot Lighthouse, built in 1871, to ward ships from the dangerous rocks at Whitburn Steel.
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Wonderful to see National Trust South East National Trust Archaeology #Archaeology feature on the front cover of Current Archaeology magazine this month, sharing the news of fieldwork from Smallhythe Place #Kent - a great site, project and team alike the-past.com/feature/romans…

Wow! Look at those colours pop. Old postcard of the Grand Dining Room mosaic at Chedworth. #Mosaic #Mosaic Monday

What a JOB: Lead Ranger role Avebury NT & #Stonehenge Landscape

Heading east for today’s #HistoryHoliday and the aptly named Mustard Pot Cottage which sits amongst the woodlands of the Felbrigg estate. This gate lodge dates to the 1830s and features intriguing octagonal shaped rooms.
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This handaxe was recently found on an Wight Coast Fossils walk & reported to the local archaeological team. Reporting means you can find out what you've discovered & help us understand our shared past.
What might you find on a guided fossil walk? Book a place at bit.ly/NTFossil

#AdoorableThursday from the Retainers Gallery Knole

A lovely little collection of tiny windows at Lytes Cary yesterday! NTSouthWest

Walks in the National Trust Archaeology landscapes in the StonehengeAveburyWHS ready for you explore any day of the week Avebury NT #StonehengeLandscape

A #HistoryHoliday (or should that be #PrehistoryHoliday ?) #HillfortsWednesday special this afternoon! Why not sojourn to #Dorset & the v cute cottage at 524 Pamphill Green NTKingstonLacy, just a few km from the very wonderful #BadburyRings
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For today’s #HistoryHoliday , we are heading to Cornwall and the 1860s Trelissick Water Tower. At four storeys high and yet with only one room on each floor, a stay at Trelissick Water Tower is like no other.
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Our April theme is holidays! Whether it’s a spring break, a summer getaway or a cosy winter trip, we hope you’ll enjoy our virtual visits to some historic buildings, starting in Norfolk with the Blacksmith’s Cottage Blickling Hall.

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#HistoryHoliday

Delighted to see this important find! 😉

Big thanks to the lovely folks Prehistoric Society (& special mention to Dan Herbert 😉) for their rock solid support. Our National Trust Archaeology team are working against the clock to make the final adjustments to Avebury NT & thinking of our friends down Stonehenge #RockAroundTheClock