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Ray Purvis
@raypurvis.bsky.social
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Volunteer Trail Ranger since May 2010 on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, Wall miles 22 to 25.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 11h
Oven in the kitchen of the CO's house at Housesteads Roman Fort. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn #RomanFortThursday
The remains of the oven in the kitchen of the CO's house at Housesteads Roman Fort.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 11h
282/365. From the archives. Walking west in the remaining wooded area of Stanley Plantation, in Wall mile 23. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walking west in the remaining wooded area of Stanley Plantation, in Wall mile 23. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Snowy scene with the Trail passing between the trees.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 1d
Lime Kiln, south west of Housesteads. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Lime Kiln, south west of Housesteads.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 1d
281/365. From the archives. At the east end kissing gate into Stanley Plantation, in Wall mile 23. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
A snowy scene at the east end kissing gate into Stanley Plantation, in Wall mile 23. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 2d
Walk 67 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, on Friday (10/10/2025). Still got a hand painted Acorn to give to the first walker heading west I meet. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk 67 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, on Friday (10/10/2025). Still got a hand painted Acorn to give to the first walker heading west I meet. Metal Acorn way marker and a real Acorn from tree next to the stile.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 2d
4) Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. Looking west in Wall mile 24. Tree in the north ditch. Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. Wall mile 24, tree in the north ditch. Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. Looking west along the line of the north ditch. Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. Wall mile 23, tidied up at both sides of plastic matting.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 2d
3) Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. Wall mile 24 at Errington Hill Head. Brushed down steps of stile and tidied up. Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. Looking east in Wall mile 24 at Errington Hill Head. North ditch of the curtain Wall. Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. Wall mile 24 at Errington Hill Head, brushed down steps etc.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 2d
2) Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. Wall mile 23. National Trail way marker and a real Acorn from the Oak tree beside the wooden ladder A stile. Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. Wall mile 23 beside the site of Milecastle 24. Brushed down top and steps of stile and raked up leaves. Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. Wall mile 24 at Errington Hill Head. Tidied up around stone step through stile and uncovered second flag stone. Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. Wall mile 24 at Errington Hill Head. Brushed down stile steps and tidied up refuge on south side of B6318 Military Road crossing point.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 2d
1) Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. Wall mile 23 at road to Oakwood/Hexham. Brushed down top and steps of stile and raked leaves etc. Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. Wall mile 23 at road to Oakwood/Hexham. Brushed down top and steps of stile and raked leaves etc. Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. Wall mile 23, beside the north mound of the Vallum. Raked leaves and tied up around plastic matting under the trees. Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (07/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, brushing down stiles, litter picking and raking leaves. Wall mile 23, close to site of Milecastle 24. Brushed down top and steps of stile and raked leaves etc.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 2d
Today's litter pick out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Today's litter pick out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Plastic bottle, plastic, battery and piece of a number plate.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 2d
At the road to Portgate Farm in Hadrian's Wall mile 22. #thicktrunktuesday #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Tree lined road with fingerpost pointing west and a wooden ladder A stile to take walkers over a stone wall into the next field. At the road to Portgate Farm in Hadrian's Wall mile 22.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 2d
280/365. From the archives. At the road to Portgate Farm in Wall mile 22. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
At the road to Portgate Farm in Wall mile 22. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Fingerpost and wooden ladder A stile in the snow.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 3d
Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, in the morning (07/10/2025). Still got a hand painted Acorn to give to the first walker heading west I meet. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk 66 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, in the morning (07/10/2025). Still got a hand painted Acorn to give to the first walker heading west I meet. Fingerpost pointing west at east end of Military Road Plantation. Trees in background changing to their Autumn colours.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 3d
3) Walk 65 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (06/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, clearing drains and raking leaves. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk 65 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (06/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, clearing drains and raking leaves. Wall mile 23, looking east in Stanley Plantation. Walk 65 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (06/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, clearing drains and raking leaves. Cleared drain at west end of Stanley Plantation in Wall mile 23. Walk 65 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (06/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, clearing drains and raking leaves. Walking west in Military Road Plantation in Wall mile 23.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 3d
2) Walk 65 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (06/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, clearing drains and raking leaves. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk 65 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (06/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, clearing drains and raking leaves. Cleared drain, tidied up and raked leaves at east end of Military Road Plantation in Wall mile 23. Walk 65 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (06/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, clearing drains and raking leaves. Fingerpost pointing west at east end of Military Road Plantation in Wall mile 23. Walk 65 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (06/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, clearing drains and raking leaves. Tidied up and raked leaves at west end of Stanley Plantation in Wall mile 23. Walk 65 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (06/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, clearing drains and raking leaves. Tidied up and raked leaves at west end of Stanley Plantation in Wall mile 23.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 3d
1) Walk 65 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (06/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, clearing drains and raking leaves. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk 65 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (06/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, clearing drains and raking leaves. Wall mile 23, at west end of Military Road Plantation. Raking leaves. Walk 65 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (06/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, clearing drains and raking leaves. Walking east in Military Road Plantation. Wall mile 23. Walk 65 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (06/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, clearing drains and raking leaves. Cleared out drain on stone flagged section of Trail in Military Road Plantation, Wall mile 23. Walk 65 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, this morning (06/10/2025). Little bit of work done to keep everything tidy, clearing drains and raking leaves. Raked up leaves and tidied up at east end of Military Road Plantation in Wall mile 23.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 3d
279/365. From the archives. Early morning sun in the Military Road plantation in Wall mile 23. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Early morning sun in the Military Road plantation in Wall mile 23. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Snowy scene in the Plantation, looking east along the Trail.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 4d
Signage on the Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Signage on the Trail Signage on the Trail: Please close the gate, Public Footpath way marker and Acorn National Trail way marker. In Wall mile 24 on a field gate and fence beside the North ditch.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 4d
278/365. From the archives. The site of Milecastle 24 at Errington Hill Head. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
The snow covered site of Milecastle 24 at Errington Hill Head. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 4d
What a great dig. 👍
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Elizabeth Tutty @tutty352.bsky.social · 6d
#LindisfarneDig2025
Day 24 End of an era. After heavy rain overnight another complete site clean needed but we got there. Thanks to everyone who’s followed the story and the lovely supportive comments. It’s been a special time.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 5d
North side of the B6318 Military Road crossing point at Errington Hill Head, in Wall mile 24. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #harianswall #followtheacorn
North side of the B6318 Military Road crossing point at Errington Hill Head, in Wall mile 24. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Fingerpost pointing west towards Heavenfield.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 5d
Refuge on the south side of the B6318 Military Road crossing point at Errington Hill Head, in Wall mile 24. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Refuge on the south side of the B6318 Military Road crossing point at Errington Hill Head, in Wall mile 24. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 5d
Walk 65 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, on Monday (06/10/2025). Tidied here on the 3rd. Storm Amy will have probably brought more leaves down. 🤔 #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk 65 of the year out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, on Friday (06/10/2025). Wooden ladder A stile taking walkers over a dry stone wall into the Military Road Plantation. At the road to Oakwood/Hexham in Wall mile 23.
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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 5d
North ditch in Wall mile 24. Looking west along the well defined section. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn #RomanSiteSaturday
North ditch in Wall mile 24. Looking west along the well defined section.
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