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.

*Autumn Archaeology Symposium - a celebration of recent research in Somerset* Saturday 25th October 10am - 3pm Wyndham Hall, Taunton Tickets £15 Please book by emailing [email protected] or calling 01823 272429. Tickets will also be available on the door. Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...

We still have some spaces available for this Sunday's guided walk at Brean Down!

Don't worry if you missed the first of our webinars on Thursday - it was recorded and is ready to watch on our YouTube channel! Cat Lodge, National Trust Archaeologist, shared some of the archaeological secrets at properties across the historic county of Somerset.

*EVENT* Brean Down Guided Walk Sunday 28th September 11am - 1pm Places are limited - please book via email [email protected] or call 01823 272429 Families welcome - we kindly ask for a £5 donation per adult

Well that was rather lovely ❤️ I got to spend the last hour or so sharing some of the aspects of my amazing job at @nationaltrust.org.uk for the @sanhs.org webinar series! And my parents even watched whilst on their holiday in South Africa!!

A little reminder that I'm delighted to be presenting a webinar for @sanhs.org this Thursday evening with my @nattrustarch.bsky.social hat on. Tickets are still available ☺️

My folks are in South Africa, and my mum has just sent me a photo of a postbox in Cape Town as I have a bit of a soft spot for post boxes... I think I might need to get out more!! 🤣

This is totally how I'm going to respond from this point on...

*SANHS Historic Buildings group - request for information* We are studying apotropaic marks in Exmoor houses (or in any Somerset buildings). Also known 'witch marks' or 'anti-witch marks' in Europe, these symbols or patterns are scratched on buildings to protect them from witchcraft or evil spirits.

I've absolutely loved doing this cross stitch!

Did you know that SANHS has published its proceedings and scientific papers since 1849? Many of these are available to view online: bit.ly/465OyuQ As a member of SANHS you have access to the latest proceedings in printed and digital form. Non-members can access editions up to 165 (2021) online.

*VISIT* Somerset County Cricket Ground and Museum Friday 19th September 2.30pm Booking essential as the group is limited to 25 - please book with SANHS via email [email protected] or call 01823 272429 Full details: sanhs.org/event/sanhs-...

*VISIT - LYME REGIS: TOWN MILL AND HISTORIC SEAPORT* Organised by the SANHS Historic Buildings Committee Thursday 11th September 11am - 4pm Places are limited - please book via email [email protected] or call 01823 272429 Cost: £7 to pay at the mill Please see www.sanhs.org/events for details

*EVENT* Brean Down Guided Walk Sunday 28th September 11am - 1pm Places are limited - please book via email [email protected] or call 01823 272429 Families welcome - we kindly ask for a £5 donation per adult

*DEADLINE FOR HERITAGE GRANTS - 31st AUGUST* SANHS promotes research in its core subjects with dedicated funds - the Maltwood and Gray Funds supporting archaeology and history. Applications from individual researchers are welcome. Full details are on our website: sanhs.org/maltwood-gra...

One of my favourite things about torcs, is that the word comes from the Latin word torquere (tor-kwe-ray) meaning twist, bend or torture. This is also where we get the word 'queer'. So even in its origin, queer meant twisted and wrong, as well as something shiny and fabulous.

The Sedgeford and Newark torcs - one from Norfolk, one from Nottinghamshire. I still can't believe that anyone looked at these and said they were from the same mould...!! They're so clearly not. 1/3 #Archaeology 🏺

Our archaeologists are no strangers to having their time #OutintheField documented for television, so if you are unable to visit one of our sites where an excavation or surveys are being undertaken, why not take an opportunity to catch up on some past episodes of #DiggingforBritain on BBC iPlayer! 🧵

In need of a little more #MondayMotivation? The archaeology team at Bodiam Castle are here to provide just that! ⛏️🏺🧘‍♀️ #ArchaeologyYoga #OutInTheField #Bodiam100 @nationaltrust.org.uk

SANHS promotes research in its core subjects with dedicated funds - the Maltwood and Gray Funds support archaeology and history. Applications are accepted twice a year - the next deadline is 31 August 2025. Full details are on our website: sanhs.org/maltwood-gra...

Lovely Lytes Cary! I need to find myself this dahlia for our garden. Bit of a shame I don't have a similar building for the backdrop! 🤣

House goals. Absolutely fell in love with the Grade II* 16th century Church House (also known as The Rectory) in Chew Stoke on yesterday evening's ramble 😍

I've had some help undertaking a condition survey of Dolbury Iron Age hillfort on the Killerton Estate today! @nattrustarch.bsky.social

My parents and grandmother are responsible for the state of our poor dog on his 4th birthday 🤣

I certainly enjoyed myself!! It was great to see so many people enjoying learning more about the deeper history of some of the places we care for, and I can't wait to start planning for next year! Huge thanks to all the properties who took part 🥰 #FestivalofArchaeology

Our next question: What are some of the most underrepresented stories in British archaeology today? Where should we be looking? Which untold stories should be the focus for future projects? #AskAnArchaeologist #FestivalofArchaeology

We're signing off from the amazing fun that #AskAnArchaeologist has been today 🤩 Thanks for all your questions (you can ask us anytime, not just today!) Keep an eye on our channels for ways to get involved, especially with #FestivalofArchaeology from now until 3rd August! @nationaltrust.org.uk

Ooh, love this question! We did leave a time capsule at Knole at the end of the big conservation project - included photos, business cards, newspapers, @nationaltrust.org.uk tea towels & a message in a bottle! #AskAnArchaeologist

You guys know what archaeology is, right? 😜

Today is #AskAnArchaeologist Day and our intrepid team @nattrustarch.bsky.social is poised ready to answer. So, what have you always wanted to know about archaeology?

It’s #AskAnArchaeologist Day! An opportunity to ask all those questions you have about archaeology! Let us know if you want to know anything about archaeology at our places. #festivalofarchaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social

A question from us! If you had access to the TARDIS, Delorean, or any other awesome time-travelling thing (no hot tubs allowed), where would you go and what questions would you seek answers to?

Question from my youngest #askanarchaeologist @nattrustarch.bsky.social @archaeologyuk.bsky.social 'If there wasn't such thing as an archaeologist what would you be instead?'

This has turned up where we didn't expect it (But from NW Europe). We cant find an exact typological match but we are sure someone out there must know a good typological match?? 🏺🦣

One of my favourite days of the year, and I'll be covering two of the @nattrustarch.bsky.social sessions tomorrow for #AskAnArchaeologist. Can't wait!

There will be lots of activities across the South West for #FestivalofArchaeology, from finds handling at Chedworth Roman Villa, tracing Dunster Castle's 1000 year history, exploring Agatha Christie's love for the past at Greenway to joining Time Team at Corfe Castle. Find out more: bit.ly/4eNH9TX

A brilliant day of GPR survey at Barrington Court with my lovely colleagues, even if it was super hot and I may have melted slightly! Huge thanks to the property team for accommodating us. Visit between 19 July and 3 August to discover what we found! @nattrustarch.bsky.social

New podcast! NT Archaeologist Nathalie Cohen recently spoke to Dr Sam Willis from the Mariner's Mirror about the archaeological discoveries at Smallhythe Place in Kent and you can listen to the interview here: snr.org.uk/the-mariners... #TidalTuesday ⚓️

As we get ready for the #FestivalofArchaeology next month, we are looking back on some brilliant events from last year. We were so pleased to host the closing event of the whole festival with @archaeologyuk.bsky.social at Hardwick Hall. Keep an eye out to see what we have planned for this year!

Sand layer from a possible tsunami 1500 years ago. A penny road built as a famine relief project in the 1840-50s. Eroding prehistoric settlement and a giant noost! Just a few highlights from the June survey in Yell. Huge thanks to everyone. Yell is a very special place. We had a wonderful time.

*THIS SATURDAY* "An Introduction to the Study of Historic Buildings: Why we should record and protect our built heritage" - a talk by Chris Sidaway Saturday 14 June, 2-4 pm Wyndham Hall, Taunton TA1 4AD No need to book, just turn up. A donation of £5 would be appreciated.

⚠️🚨 SAVE THE DATE ALERT 🚨⚠️ We are having a Durotriges Big Dig OPEN DAY on: SUNDAY 29 JUNE Free entry - Everyone welcome!!! 🎉🤹💃🕺🎉 Details to follow - watch this space #Durotriges25 #Dorset #Archaeology

I very much realise how lucky I am to be doing a job I love so much!!

A huge thank you to Nailsea & District Locsl History Society for inviting me to be their speaker on such a lovely occasion! Such a privilege to share some of the amazing projects I'm involved with now I'm working for @nationaltrust.org.uk! @nattrustarch.bsky.social

Don’t forget to tune in tonight for BBC's Hidden Treasures of the National Trust featuring archaeologist Martin Papworth who’s trying to unearth one last mystery from under the ruins of Corfe Castle before he retires.

Excellent progress being made at Killerton by @uoearchhist.bsky.social, with support from @nationaltrust.org.uk HART volunteers! If you'd like to visit, or join a guided tour, you can find out more here: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/...

*TALK* "An Introduction to the Study of Historic Buildings: Why we should record and protect our built heritage" by Chris Sidaway Saturday 14 June, 2-4pm Wyndham Hall, Taunton TA1 4AD No need to book, just turn up! A donation of £5 would be appreciated - pay on the door, or online: bit.ly/4kkxkPg

*VOLUNTEERS WANTED* With no Office Manager at present, we'd love some help in the SANHS office to answer the phone and take messages, open the post, and generally keep things ticking over. The office is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, (hours negotiable). 1/