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I live in Hexham in the North East of England, close to Hadrian’s Wall. Mostly interested in history but also nature, philosophy and art.
#history #hadrianswall #northumberland
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Beautiful inside too.
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After Viking raids, the Normans rebuilt it in the 11th century. It withstood sieges during the Wars of the Roses and later fell into ruin before being restored by Victorian industrialist Lord Armstrong.
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Bamburgh Castle, perched on a rocky outcrop in Northumberland 🏴 has a history spanning over 1,400 years. Originally a Celtic Brittonic fort, it became a Anglo-Saxon stronghold by 547 AD under King Ida of Bernicia. Later, it was the seat of Northumbrian kings like Oswald, who introduced Christianity.
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Today, visitors can explore its grim history, including original cells and displays on crime and punishment through the centuries. #history #northumberland
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The gaol's thick stone walls and narrow cells reflect its harsh medieval purpose. Over time, it served as a courthouse and police station before becoming a museum.
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Nice shot! It’s a lovely spot.
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Fascinating!
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Cementation is a steelmaking process where wrought iron bars are heated in a sealed furnace with charcoal for days. Carbon from the charcoal diffuses into the iron, creating steel with a higher carbon content. This method, used from the 16th to 19th centuries, produced stronger, more workable steel.
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Stunning shot!
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Stunning!
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Looks great!
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Whether Magnus or just cashing in on medieval interest in relics, this is an interesting artefact. Magnus is reputed to have been executed while seeking a peace treaty with his cousin. He died from a blow to the head with an axe but supposedly took it calmly! Now that’s faith!
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Fishbourne is on my list!
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You should definitely take another trip. I’d recommend Vindolanda and Corbridge Roman sites in particular.
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#burnsnight #robertburns
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Excellent news!! #bees #nature www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Stunning. I try to imagine the chess players. Likely high status people to have such a beautiful leisure item.
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Visited this many times in Hexham. A stunning item.
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The builders were likely members of Celtic tribes that inhabited the region during the Iron Age. These tribes were skilled in constructing defensive structures and managing communal life.
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Warden Hill Hillfort is thought to have been built and used by Iron Age communities between 800 BCE and 100 CE, a period characterized by the development of complex societies and advanced metalworking skills in Britain.
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The hillfort is a scheduled monument, recognized for its national importance. Despite the damage, it retains significant archaeological potential, offering insights into later prehistoric settlement and activity along the Tyne Valley.
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The site has not undergone extensive excavation, and while no visible traces of circular houses exist within the hillfort, it’s likely that archaeological remains lie beneath the surface.
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Over time, parts of the hillfort have suffered damage, particularly from surface quarrying, which has led to the destruction of some sections. Additionally, a possible Romano-British settlement is believed to overlay the northwestern corner of the hillfort, though this remains unconfirmed.
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with smaller stones and earth. The two outer ramparts are 0.4 meters and 1.5 meters high, separated by a medial ditch that has become obscured over time due to the spreading of the ramparts. An original, slightly in-turned entrance is visible on the western side of the fort.
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The roughly circular enclosure measures approximately 85 meters east-west by 63 meters north-south and is defined by up to three ramparts and a ditch. The inner rampart is the most substantial, measuring about 6 meters across and up to 2 meters high, constructed with large facing stones infilled…
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Warden Hill Hillfort, also known as Warden Law, is an Iron Age multivallate hillfort situated atop Warden Hill in Northumberland, England. The site offers extensive views in all directions and is strategically located near the confluence of the North and South Tyne rivers. (Historic England)…
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Looks like space dinosaur bones! 🤣
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Looks like space dinosaur bones!
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The “witch” aspect is unrelated to sorcery—it’s thought to derive from the Middle English use of wiche, meaning “bendable” or “elastic.” Interestingly, witch hazel branches were traditionally used for divining rods, which may have contributed to associations with “witchcraft” over time.
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The name “witch hazel” comes from the Old English word wice, meaning “pliant” or “bendable,” referring to the plant’s flexible branches. The “hazel” part of the name comes from its resemblance to the hazel tree (Corylus).