Dr Alan Montgomery
@classicalalan.bsky.social
Historian, artist, tour guide and FSAScot. A lover of legend and folklore.
Buy my art and my books here: https://linktr.ee/classicalalan
Buy my art and my books here: https://linktr.ee/classicalalan
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There are loads of Roman forts in my books 'Walking the Antonine Wall' and 'The Road to Mons Graupius' - from Trimontium near Melrose in the south to Stracathro, the most northerly Roman fort in the world, and lots more in between! #RomanFortThursday
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After the excitement of yesterday’s #CarnyxFrenzy let’s relax a little for #RomanFortThursday with this view of the Trimontium monument & gorgeous Eildon Hill. Manned during an intermittently bloody period of the conquest, the men stationed here would doubtless have heard carnyces sounded in anger.
January 15, 2026 at 1:36 PM
After the excitement of yesterday’s #CarnyxFrenzy let’s relax a little for #RomanFortThursday with this view of the Trimontium monument & gorgeous Eildon Hill. Manned during an intermittently bloody period of the conquest, the men stationed here would doubtless have heard carnyces sounded in anger.
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A rather lovely doorway which now leads into the garden at Lyddington Bede House. This would have been part of the long demolished former palace of the Bishop's of Lincoln, the remaining wing became a house and then almshouses around 1600.
#Adoorableday
#AdoorableThursday
#Adoorableday
#AdoorableThursday
January 15, 2026 at 9:34 AM
A rather lovely doorway which now leads into the garden at Lyddington Bede House. This would have been part of the long demolished former palace of the Bishop's of Lincoln, the remaining wing became a house and then almshouses around 1600.
#Adoorableday
#AdoorableThursday
#Adoorableday
#AdoorableThursday
A short video of the north east corner of Ardoch Roman fort in Perthshire, Scotland for #RomanFortThursday. Sometimes described as one of the best preserved Roman forts in the world, its multiple ditches are evidence of three periods of occupation.
January 15, 2026 at 8:35 AM
A short video of the north east corner of Ardoch Roman fort in Perthshire, Scotland for #RomanFortThursday. Sometimes described as one of the best preserved Roman forts in the world, its multiple ditches are evidence of three periods of occupation.
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Still a #workinprogress: my #painting of ancient sites in #Oxfordshire.
This afternoon's job is to complete the Rollrights section.
#handpainted #map #standingstones #megalithic #ancientstonebothering #StandingStoneSunday #stonecircles #neolithic #archaeology
@megalithic.bsky.social
This afternoon's job is to complete the Rollrights section.
#handpainted #map #standingstones #megalithic #ancientstonebothering #StandingStoneSunday #stonecircles #neolithic #archaeology
@megalithic.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Still a #workinprogress: my #painting of ancient sites in #Oxfordshire.
This afternoon's job is to complete the Rollrights section.
#handpainted #map #standingstones #megalithic #ancientstonebothering #StandingStoneSunday #stonecircles #neolithic #archaeology
@megalithic.bsky.social
This afternoon's job is to complete the Rollrights section.
#handpainted #map #standingstones #megalithic #ancientstonebothering #StandingStoneSunday #stonecircles #neolithic #archaeology
@megalithic.bsky.social
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The remains of the carved pediment of the Roman temple of Sulis from Bath for #ReliefWednesday. Discovered in 1790, it was once supported by four columns and features Tritons, Winged Victories, a dolphin, an owl and a face in the centre that has been identified as a Gorgon.
January 14, 2026 at 11:17 AM
The remains of the carved pediment of the Roman temple of Sulis from Bath for #ReliefWednesday. Discovered in 1790, it was once supported by four columns and features Tritons, Winged Victories, a dolphin, an owl and a face in the centre that has been identified as a Gorgon.
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Gold rings and marble found underneath Roman Colchester. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Colchester dig uncover Roman gold rings and marble
Excavation work also reveals more details about Colchester's Roman architecture.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Gold rings and marble found underneath Roman Colchester. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The remains of the carved pediment of the Roman temple of Sulis from Bath for #ReliefWednesday. Discovered in 1790, it was once supported by four columns and features Tritons, Winged Victories, a dolphin, an owl and a face in the centre that has been identified as a Gorgon.
January 14, 2026 at 11:17 AM
The remains of the carved pediment of the Roman temple of Sulis from Bath for #ReliefWednesday. Discovered in 1790, it was once supported by four columns and features Tritons, Winged Victories, a dolphin, an owl and a face in the centre that has been identified as a Gorgon.
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This is the tombstone of a Roman soldier named Ammonius, son of Damio, a centurion in the first Cohort of Spaniards who probably came from North Africa or the Eastern Mediterranean. He died after 27 years service and was buried at Ardoch in Perthshire, Scotland. #TombTuesday
January 13, 2026 at 8:46 AM
This is the tombstone of a Roman soldier named Ammonius, son of Damio, a centurion in the first Cohort of Spaniards who probably came from North Africa or the Eastern Mediterranean. He died after 27 years service and was buried at Ardoch in Perthshire, Scotland. #TombTuesday
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The Maeshowe Dragon carved by 12th C #Vikings inside the huge Neolithic chambered tomb in #Orkney. It may celebrate the finding of treasure in the tomb. But I wonder whether it was a protection against the curse of the 'Hogboy' (from the Norse for ghost) which dwelled there.
#TombTuesday #folklore
#TombTuesday #folklore
January 13, 2026 at 10:26 AM
The Maeshowe Dragon carved by 12th C #Vikings inside the huge Neolithic chambered tomb in #Orkney. It may celebrate the finding of treasure in the tomb. But I wonder whether it was a protection against the curse of the 'Hogboy' (from the Norse for ghost) which dwelled there.
#TombTuesday #folklore
#TombTuesday #folklore
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It's #PortfolioDay!
Watercolour freelancer here looking for work that involves dragons, creatures and anything fantasy related.
More here: emilyhare.com/portfolio
Watercolour freelancer here looking for work that involves dragons, creatures and anything fantasy related.
More here: emilyhare.com/portfolio
January 13, 2026 at 10:59 AM
It's #PortfolioDay!
Watercolour freelancer here looking for work that involves dragons, creatures and anything fantasy related.
More here: emilyhare.com/portfolio
Watercolour freelancer here looking for work that involves dragons, creatures and anything fantasy related.
More here: emilyhare.com/portfolio
This is the tombstone of a Roman soldier named Ammonius, son of Damio, a centurion in the first Cohort of Spaniards who probably came from North Africa or the Eastern Mediterranean. He died after 27 years service and was buried at Ardoch in Perthshire, Scotland. #TombTuesday
January 13, 2026 at 8:46 AM
This is the tombstone of a Roman soldier named Ammonius, son of Damio, a centurion in the first Cohort of Spaniards who probably came from North Africa or the Eastern Mediterranean. He died after 27 years service and was buried at Ardoch in Perthshire, Scotland. #TombTuesday
This work is now sold, but there are others in my Etsy shop, link below...and some new ones will also be appearing on there soon!
My original watercolour of sacred St Kenelm's Well near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire has been hanging around in my Etsy shop for a while, so I have slashed the price to only £20 - get it while you can here: www.etsy.com/shop/Sunsand...
#MedievalMonday #Art
#MedievalMonday #Art
January 12, 2026 at 8:13 PM
This work is now sold, but there are others in my Etsy shop, link below...and some new ones will also be appearing on there soon!
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My original watercolour of sacred St Kenelm's Well near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire has been hanging around in my Etsy shop for a while, so I have slashed the price to only £20 - get it while you can here: www.etsy.com/shop/Sunsand...
#MedievalMonday #Art
#MedievalMonday #Art
January 12, 2026 at 9:14 AM
My original watercolour of sacred St Kenelm's Well near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire has been hanging around in my Etsy shop for a while, so I have slashed the price to only £20 - get it while you can here: www.etsy.com/shop/Sunsand...
#MedievalMonday #Art
#MedievalMonday #Art
My original watercolour of sacred St Kenelm's Well near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire has been hanging around in my Etsy shop for a while, so I have slashed the price to only £20 - get it while you can here: www.etsy.com/shop/Sunsand...
#MedievalMonday #Art
#MedievalMonday #Art
January 12, 2026 at 9:14 AM
My original watercolour of sacred St Kenelm's Well near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire has been hanging around in my Etsy shop for a while, so I have slashed the price to only £20 - get it while you can here: www.etsy.com/shop/Sunsand...
#MedievalMonday #Art
#MedievalMonday #Art
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Happy birthday to us!
Our founders – Octavia Hill, Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsley – believed that nature, beauty and history were for everyone. On this day in 1895, they set up the National Trust and we're proud to continue their work today.
Thank you to all those who support what we do.
Our founders – Octavia Hill, Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsley – believed that nature, beauty and history were for everyone. On this day in 1895, they set up the National Trust and we're proud to continue their work today.
Thank you to all those who support what we do.
January 12, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Happy birthday to us!
Our founders – Octavia Hill, Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsley – believed that nature, beauty and history were for everyone. On this day in 1895, they set up the National Trust and we're proud to continue their work today.
Thank you to all those who support what we do.
Our founders – Octavia Hill, Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsley – believed that nature, beauty and history were for everyone. On this day in 1895, they set up the National Trust and we're proud to continue their work today.
Thank you to all those who support what we do.
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This is my illustration of Dunmoid Stone Circe at Comrie in Perthshire, which appeared in my recent book 'The Road To Mons Graupius'. Marked on old maps as a 'Druidical Temple', it was also thought to be the tomb of a Roman or Saxon soldier. #StandingStoneSunday
January 11, 2026 at 9:19 AM
This is my illustration of Dunmoid Stone Circe at Comrie in Perthshire, which appeared in my recent book 'The Road To Mons Graupius'. Marked on old maps as a 'Druidical Temple', it was also thought to be the tomb of a Roman or Saxon soldier. #StandingStoneSunday
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Callanish , no drama , recent snow #StandingStoneSunday
January 11, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Callanish , no drama , recent snow #StandingStoneSunday
This is my illustration of Dunmoid Stone Circe at Comrie in Perthshire, which appeared in my recent book 'The Road To Mons Graupius'. Marked on old maps as a 'Druidical Temple', it was also thought to be the tomb of a Roman or Saxon soldier. #StandingStoneSunday
January 11, 2026 at 9:19 AM
This is my illustration of Dunmoid Stone Circe at Comrie in Perthshire, which appeared in my recent book 'The Road To Mons Graupius'. Marked on old maps as a 'Druidical Temple', it was also thought to be the tomb of a Roman or Saxon soldier. #StandingStoneSunday
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Watling Street, not far from St Paul's Cathedral, can convincingly claim to be the oldest street in London. It is part of a Roman road that once ran from Dover to Wroxeter and crossed the River Thames over the first London Bridge. #RomanSiteSaturday
January 10, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Watling Street, not far from St Paul's Cathedral, can convincingly claim to be the oldest street in London. It is part of a Roman road that once ran from Dover to Wroxeter and crossed the River Thames over the first London Bridge. #RomanSiteSaturday
Watling Street, not far from St Paul's Cathedral, can convincingly claim to be the oldest street in London. It is part of a Roman road that once ran from Dover to Wroxeter and crossed the River Thames over the first London Bridge. #RomanSiteSaturday
January 10, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Watling Street, not far from St Paul's Cathedral, can convincingly claim to be the oldest street in London. It is part of a Roman road that once ran from Dover to Wroxeter and crossed the River Thames over the first London Bridge. #RomanSiteSaturday
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I haven't really got going with Bluesky. Is it worth persisting with? Just to introduce myself, I publish wyrd books/journals through Temporal Boundary Press. It's all about Psychick Albion. temporalboundary.bigcartel.com
Temporal Boundary Press
Temporal Boundary Press is a new publisher exploring the remarkable flowerings of Psychick Albion.
temporalboundary.bigcartel.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:42 AM
I haven't really got going with Bluesky. Is it worth persisting with? Just to introduce myself, I publish wyrd books/journals through Temporal Boundary Press. It's all about Psychick Albion. temporalboundary.bigcartel.com
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This lead drain allowed water to exit an open air pool at the Roman baths of Durovernum Cantiacorum (modern-day Canterbury). The 1.2m deep pool was situated in the palaestra, or exercise yard, and was probably fed with water from natural springs. #FindsFriday
January 9, 2026 at 9:40 AM
This lead drain allowed water to exit an open air pool at the Roman baths of Durovernum Cantiacorum (modern-day Canterbury). The 1.2m deep pool was situated in the palaestra, or exercise yard, and was probably fed with water from natural springs. #FindsFriday
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#FindsFriday What's he got in his pocket today? Fresh from the ground in Suffolk, having been seriously mucked about in the past. Note the markings around the edge on the left image.
January 9, 2026 at 5:59 AM
#FindsFriday What's he got in his pocket today? Fresh from the ground in Suffolk, having been seriously mucked about in the past. Note the markings around the edge on the left image.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:20 PM
This lead drain allowed water to exit an open air pool at the Roman baths of Durovernum Cantiacorum (modern-day Canterbury). The 1.2m deep pool was situated in the palaestra, or exercise yard, and was probably fed with water from natural springs. #FindsFriday
January 9, 2026 at 9:40 AM
This lead drain allowed water to exit an open air pool at the Roman baths of Durovernum Cantiacorum (modern-day Canterbury). The 1.2m deep pool was situated in the palaestra, or exercise yard, and was probably fed with water from natural springs. #FindsFriday