National Trust Archaeology
@nattrustarch.bsky.social
Sharing information about archaeology at National Trust places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
We’ve mentioned in posts earlier this month that the National Trust looks after almost 100,000 sites of archaeological and historic interest, but did you know that we also care for thousands of archaeological finds, and that you can explore them in our online collection?https://bit.ly/44iRYZV
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We’ve mentioned in posts earlier this month that the National Trust looks after almost 100,000 sites of archaeological and historic interest, but did you know that we also care for thousands of archaeological finds, and that you can explore them in our online collection?https://bit.ly/44iRYZV
The team recreating the famous Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon burial ship is inviting the public to name it!
The Sutton Hoo Ships Company (SHSC) aim to complete the project next year before getting the ship on the River Deben in 2027.
You can submit your nomination here: saxonship.org/suggest-a-na...
The Sutton Hoo Ships Company (SHSC) aim to complete the project next year before getting the ship on the River Deben in 2027.
You can submit your nomination here: saxonship.org/suggest-a-na...
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The team recreating the famous Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon burial ship is inviting the public to name it!
The Sutton Hoo Ships Company (SHSC) aim to complete the project next year before getting the ship on the River Deben in 2027.
You can submit your nomination here: saxonship.org/suggest-a-na...
The Sutton Hoo Ships Company (SHSC) aim to complete the project next year before getting the ship on the River Deben in 2027.
You can submit your nomination here: saxonship.org/suggest-a-na...
Can you believe it - it's 8 years since we set up our Facebook & 4 years since we started on Instagram!
A huge THANK YOU to all our followers on both channels (nearly 17,000 of you on Facebook & 8,000 on Instagram) & also to the 4,000+ of you who are following us here.
✍️ Tom Gauld / New Scientist
A huge THANK YOU to all our followers on both channels (nearly 17,000 of you on Facebook & 8,000 on Instagram) & also to the 4,000+ of you who are following us here.
✍️ Tom Gauld / New Scientist
November 22, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Can you believe it - it's 8 years since we set up our Facebook & 4 years since we started on Instagram!
A huge THANK YOU to all our followers on both channels (nearly 17,000 of you on Facebook & 8,000 on Instagram) & also to the 4,000+ of you who are following us here.
✍️ Tom Gauld / New Scientist
A huge THANK YOU to all our followers on both channels (nearly 17,000 of you on Facebook & 8,000 on Instagram) & also to the 4,000+ of you who are following us here.
✍️ Tom Gauld / New Scientist
Looking for something to do as the nights draw in?
Earlier this year, during the #FestivalofArchaeology, three of our brilliant archaeologists provided an opportunity to learn more about the varied work they’re involved with.
Head to the @archaeologyuk YouTube channel to watch: bit.ly/3LQtS2i
Earlier this year, during the #FestivalofArchaeology, three of our brilliant archaeologists provided an opportunity to learn more about the varied work they’re involved with.
Head to the @archaeologyuk YouTube channel to watch: bit.ly/3LQtS2i
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Looking for something to do as the nights draw in?
Earlier this year, during the #FestivalofArchaeology, three of our brilliant archaeologists provided an opportunity to learn more about the varied work they’re involved with.
Head to the @archaeologyuk YouTube channel to watch: bit.ly/3LQtS2i
Earlier this year, during the #FestivalofArchaeology, three of our brilliant archaeologists provided an opportunity to learn more about the varied work they’re involved with.
Head to the @archaeologyuk YouTube channel to watch: bit.ly/3LQtS2i
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. 🧵
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. 🧵
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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. 🧵
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. 🧵
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. 📚🧵
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. 📚🧵
November 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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. 📚🧵
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. 📚🧵
Earlier this year, the ‘Back When’ podcast was launched.
You can join historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby on your favourite podcast app, or the National Trust website, as they take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us.
Find out more: bit.ly/3JvN0lL
You can join historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby on your favourite podcast app, or the National Trust website, as they take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us.
Find out more: bit.ly/3JvN0lL
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Earlier this year, the ‘Back When’ podcast was launched.
You can join historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby on your favourite podcast app, or the National Trust website, as they take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us.
Find out more: bit.ly/3JvN0lL
You can join historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby on your favourite podcast app, or the National Trust website, as they take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us.
Find out more: bit.ly/3JvN0lL
Start your week in Surrey!
If you're looking for some Monday morning listening why not tune in to our podcast series exploring the landscapes and monuments in the Surrey Hills:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey...
Be sure to check out Episode 1 which features our very own James Brown!
If you're looking for some Monday morning listening why not tune in to our podcast series exploring the landscapes and monuments in the Surrey Hills:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey...
Be sure to check out Episode 1 which features our very own James Brown!
November 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Start your week in Surrey!
If you're looking for some Monday morning listening why not tune in to our podcast series exploring the landscapes and monuments in the Surrey Hills:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey...
Be sure to check out Episode 1 which features our very own James Brown!
If you're looking for some Monday morning listening why not tune in to our podcast series exploring the landscapes and monuments in the Surrey Hills:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey...
Be sure to check out Episode 1 which features our very own James Brown!
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. 🧵
NT Heritage Records Online has been developed to promote, and provide access to, the National Trust’s archaeological and historic building database. 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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. 🧵
NT Heritage Records Online has been developed to promote, and provide access to, the National Trust’s archaeological and historic building database. 🧵
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The only reason to be on #AncientBluesky it's #HillfortsWednesday 🥳🍻
Lou Barker facing the majestic cliff castle of Gurnard's Head, west Penwith, #Cornwall. The far end is crowded with houses & dominated by a towering outcrop ⛰️😮
In the care of @nattrustarch.bsky.social
📷 Yesterday
Lou Barker facing the majestic cliff castle of Gurnard's Head, west Penwith, #Cornwall. The far end is crowded with houses & dominated by a towering outcrop ⛰️😮
In the care of @nattrustarch.bsky.social
📷 Yesterday
November 5, 2025 at 6:58 AM
The only reason to be on #AncientBluesky it's #HillfortsWednesday 🥳🍻
Lou Barker facing the majestic cliff castle of Gurnard's Head, west Penwith, #Cornwall. The far end is crowded with houses & dominated by a towering outcrop ⛰️😮
In the care of @nattrustarch.bsky.social
📷 Yesterday
Lou Barker facing the majestic cliff castle of Gurnard's Head, west Penwith, #Cornwall. The far end is crowded with houses & dominated by a towering outcrop ⛰️😮
In the care of @nattrustarch.bsky.social
📷 Yesterday
We're delighted to be working with MJC-Associates to record the graffiti & inscriptions at Stoneacre. The house is a medieval timber-framed building, with many later alterations to the fabric, including those undertaken by Aymer Vallance, who presented the house to the National Trust in 1928.
November 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
We're delighted to be working with MJC-Associates to record the graffiti & inscriptions at Stoneacre. The house is a medieval timber-framed building, with many later alterations to the fabric, including those undertaken by Aymer Vallance, who presented the house to the National Trust in 1928.
👻🎃 It’s All Hallows Eve, or Halloween! 🎃👻
There are many ancient buildings in the care of @nationaltrust.org.uk, so it's no surprise that some come with ghost stories and the chance to discover headless phantoms, tormented souls and even one spirit with a fondness for books!
There are many ancient buildings in the care of @nationaltrust.org.uk, so it's no surprise that some come with ghost stories and the chance to discover headless phantoms, tormented souls and even one spirit with a fondness for books!
October 31, 2025 at 10:13 AM
👻🎃 It’s All Hallows Eve, or Halloween! 🎃👻
There are many ancient buildings in the care of @nationaltrust.org.uk, so it's no surprise that some come with ghost stories and the chance to discover headless phantoms, tormented souls and even one spirit with a fondness for books!
There are many ancient buildings in the care of @nationaltrust.org.uk, so it's no surprise that some come with ghost stories and the chance to discover headless phantoms, tormented souls and even one spirit with a fondness for books!
We've partnered with Essex Place Services to offer a practical, 3-day building recording course in May 2026 at Knole, focusing on the Garden Wall to create a stone-by-stone record. The course includes a tour of Lord Sackville's Private Garden: www.placeservices.co.uk/conservation...
#CPD #Training
#CPD #Training
October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We've partnered with Essex Place Services to offer a practical, 3-day building recording course in May 2026 at Knole, focusing on the Garden Wall to create a stone-by-stone record. The course includes a tour of Lord Sackville's Private Garden: www.placeservices.co.uk/conservation...
#CPD #Training
#CPD #Training
In the lead up to Halloween, there are plenty of chances to learn more about the darker side of some of the places in the care of the National Trust! 🎃 👻
Image description: The silhouette of Corfe Castle in the dawn mist ©National Trust Images/David Sellman
Image description: The silhouette of Corfe Castle in the dawn mist ©National Trust Images/David Sellman
October 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
In the lead up to Halloween, there are plenty of chances to learn more about the darker side of some of the places in the care of the National Trust! 🎃 👻
Image description: The silhouette of Corfe Castle in the dawn mist ©National Trust Images/David Sellman
Image description: The silhouette of Corfe Castle in the dawn mist ©National Trust Images/David Sellman
In his latest podcast, @sirtonyrobinson.bsky.social is digging up the secrets of Sutton Hoo.
He's joined by Professor Martin Carver and Laura Howarth, Sutton Hoo's Archaeology & Engagement Manager.
Listen now: rebrand.ly/SirTonyRobin...
📸: National Trust Images/James Dobson
@nationaltrust.org.uk
He's joined by Professor Martin Carver and Laura Howarth, Sutton Hoo's Archaeology & Engagement Manager.
Listen now: rebrand.ly/SirTonyRobin...
📸: National Trust Images/James Dobson
@nationaltrust.org.uk
October 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
In his latest podcast, @sirtonyrobinson.bsky.social is digging up the secrets of Sutton Hoo.
He's joined by Professor Martin Carver and Laura Howarth, Sutton Hoo's Archaeology & Engagement Manager.
Listen now: rebrand.ly/SirTonyRobin...
📸: National Trust Images/James Dobson
@nationaltrust.org.uk
He's joined by Professor Martin Carver and Laura Howarth, Sutton Hoo's Archaeology & Engagement Manager.
Listen now: rebrand.ly/SirTonyRobin...
📸: National Trust Images/James Dobson
@nationaltrust.org.uk
*NEWS* We’re delighted to share that from 2026, the National Trust will take on the care & management of Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust museums, collections & properties, supported by Department for Culture, Media & Sport funding.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shrops...
#industrialheritage
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shrops...
#industrialheritage
Ironbridge Gorge transfer
Museums in the Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire will transfer to the care of the National Trust from spring 2026
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
*NEWS* We’re delighted to share that from 2026, the National Trust will take on the care & management of Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust museums, collections & properties, supported by Department for Culture, Media & Sport funding.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shrops...
#industrialheritage
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shrops...
#industrialheritage
We're excited to be working with Wealden Archaeology Group at Scotney Castle! During October, the team has been undertaking GPR survey to learn more about the lost buildings depicted on 18th-early 19th century plans, to the west of the Old Castle.
heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRec...
heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRec...
October 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM
We're excited to be working with Wealden Archaeology Group at Scotney Castle! During October, the team has been undertaking GPR survey to learn more about the lost buildings depicted on 18th-early 19th century plans, to the west of the Old Castle.
heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRec...
heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRec...
📣 Calling all young poets! 📣
The National Trust is partnering with the Young Poets Network to challenge you to write poems about the pasts and futures we share with nature.
The challenge is for writers aged 5 to 25, based anywhere in the world.
The National Trust is partnering with the Young Poets Network to challenge you to write poems about the pasts and futures we share with nature.
The challenge is for writers aged 5 to 25, based anywhere in the world.
October 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
📣 Calling all young poets! 📣
The National Trust is partnering with the Young Poets Network to challenge you to write poems about the pasts and futures we share with nature.
The challenge is for writers aged 5 to 25, based anywhere in the world.
The National Trust is partnering with the Young Poets Network to challenge you to write poems about the pasts and futures we share with nature.
The challenge is for writers aged 5 to 25, based anywhere in the world.
*NEWS* #AttinghamUnearthed🏺
Recent excavations have uncovered remarkable insights into life on the fringes of #Wroxeter: archaeologists worked alongside volunteers & members of the public revealing an Iron Age roundhouse, a #Roman industrial complex & a shrine.
#archaeology @nationaltrust.org.uk
Recent excavations have uncovered remarkable insights into life on the fringes of #Wroxeter: archaeologists worked alongside volunteers & members of the public revealing an Iron Age roundhouse, a #Roman industrial complex & a shrine.
#archaeology @nationaltrust.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 8:51 AM
*NEWS* #AttinghamUnearthed🏺
Recent excavations have uncovered remarkable insights into life on the fringes of #Wroxeter: archaeologists worked alongside volunteers & members of the public revealing an Iron Age roundhouse, a #Roman industrial complex & a shrine.
#archaeology @nationaltrust.org.uk
Recent excavations have uncovered remarkable insights into life on the fringes of #Wroxeter: archaeologists worked alongside volunteers & members of the public revealing an Iron Age roundhouse, a #Roman industrial complex & a shrine.
#archaeology @nationaltrust.org.uk
Luke Jerram's Helios, a seven-metre spherical sculpture which is named after the sun god in ancient Greek mythology, will be viewable in the ruins of Fountains Abbey from 10am to 4pm, 11 and 12 October 2025.
Please visit the link for more information:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorksh...
Please visit the link for more information:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorksh...
Helios at Fountains Abbey | Yorkshire
Helios at Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
October 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Luke Jerram's Helios, a seven-metre spherical sculpture which is named after the sun god in ancient Greek mythology, will be viewable in the ruins of Fountains Abbey from 10am to 4pm, 11 and 12 October 2025.
Please visit the link for more information:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorksh...
Please visit the link for more information:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorksh...
We've got a little update from the excavations on the lawns of the Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire.
Angus Wainwright, NT Archaeologist, says: "We teamed up with @oxfordarchaeology.bsky.social and Cambridge Archaeology Field Group to carry out this dig in front of hundreds of visitors." 🧵
Angus Wainwright, NT Archaeologist, says: "We teamed up with @oxfordarchaeology.bsky.social and Cambridge Archaeology Field Group to carry out this dig in front of hundreds of visitors." 🧵
October 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We've got a little update from the excavations on the lawns of the Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire.
Angus Wainwright, NT Archaeologist, says: "We teamed up with @oxfordarchaeology.bsky.social and Cambridge Archaeology Field Group to carry out this dig in front of hundreds of visitors." 🧵
Angus Wainwright, NT Archaeologist, says: "We teamed up with @oxfordarchaeology.bsky.social and Cambridge Archaeology Field Group to carry out this dig in front of hundreds of visitors." 🧵
Explore the story of the 3rd Earl of Sheffield & his enduring love & patronage of #cricket, from childhood games to creating a world class cricket pitch & hosting the Australian Cricket Team in 1896 in a new exhibition at Sheffield Park, until 23 November 🏏
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex...
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex...
October 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Explore the story of the 3rd Earl of Sheffield & his enduring love & patronage of #cricket, from childhood games to creating a world class cricket pitch & hosting the Australian Cricket Team in 1896 in a new exhibition at Sheffield Park, until 23 November 🏏
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex...
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex...
*NEWS* We are delighted to share that Kayleigh Hibberd has been shortlisted in the Early Career Archaeologist category #ArchaeologicalAchievementAwards.
The winners will be revealed on 28 November at Queen’s University Belfast. The event will be live streamed on @archaeologyuk.bsky.social's YouTube.
The winners will be revealed on 28 November at Queen’s University Belfast. The event will be live streamed on @archaeologyuk.bsky.social's YouTube.
October 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
*NEWS* We are delighted to share that Kayleigh Hibberd has been shortlisted in the Early Career Archaeologist category #ArchaeologicalAchievementAwards.
The winners will be revealed on 28 November at Queen’s University Belfast. The event will be live streamed on @archaeologyuk.bsky.social's YouTube.
The winners will be revealed on 28 November at Queen’s University Belfast. The event will be live streamed on @archaeologyuk.bsky.social's YouTube.
We can't wait to see and share the results!
We were excited to welcome Time Team back last week to Branodunum Roman Fort on the Norfolk Coast. Geophysics experts used Ground Penetrating Radar on parts of the site and now have a huge amount of data to analyse and interpret. We look forward to finding out what they found in the new year.
October 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We can't wait to see and share the results!