Adam
@eblueaxe.bsky.social
Archaeologist working in Northern England; specialist in the early medieval. Interested early medieval archaeology, board and PC gaming, miniature modelling, WW2, and most nerdy stuff
Casting today at Govan; a very busy day, with some wonderful and very engaged visitors; over 1000 I hear!
The Govan Stones@govanstones.bsky.social · 3d ago✨️ Adam from Cumbraland casts an early medieval-type brooch in Govan's 1,500-year-old churchyard! Visit our FREE Viking-Age Festival today and tomorrow, 11am to 4pm! @eblueaxe.bsky.social
The community team and myself and my graphics colleagues have been working hard to get this ready for you all, so we are excited to bring it to you! A museum whilst the field work is still live! #archaeology
Oxford Archaeology @oxfordarchaeology.bsky.social · 2w agoSummer might be over, but we’ve got something to dig into this autumn… Our FREE pop-up museum will be heading along the Eden Valley, bringing archaeology uncovered during the A66 project to communities along the route. Discover artefacts | Hands-on interactive displays | For all ages 👨👩👧👦
We will be back at Govan in a couple of weeks time for an amazing two day event! We have a huge early medieval textiles display, weapons, and high status object of the period, and some glass bead making and casting demonstrations, alongside some have a go textile crafts and games!
The Govan Stones@govanstones.bsky.social · 2w ago⚔️ Don't miss our biggest living history event yet! 🙌 We’ve expanded our Mini Viking-age Festival at the Govan Stones to 2 FULL DAYS! 🛡️ Expect far more Viking-age practitioners, live craft displays and hands-on activities than ever before. 📍The Govan Stones 🗓️ 19 & 20 Sept 11– 4pm 🎟️ Free Entry
What if archaeology could help tackle biodiversity loss? 🌱🏺 However the Government's Biodiversity Net Gain Scheme doesn't always consider the historic environment. Nick Overton takes us through how the past can build a better present and future: tr.ee/Better-BiodiversityNetGain
Better Biodoversity Net Gain for the past, present, and future
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This weekend I had a go at enamelling. Not done this before, and quite surprised how easy it was! #experimentalarchaeology #crafts
I'm lucky enough to create videos as part of our work at @oxfordarchaeology.bsky.social particularly on the A66 project in Cumbria. We found an amazing site which we currently believe to be an #earlymedieval farmstead. Watch the full video below! #Archaeology youtu.be/1gq8BQ7I2_A?...
Early Medieval Settlement Discovered During the A66 Excavations
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Finished my Cumwhitton grave 5 Seax and sheath too; fits the evidence we have, and gaps filled in a reasonably period apropriate way! #viking #archaeology
So finished engraving this chapel for a Seax sheath; as said previously; totally made up to try and plug *probable* holes in evidence, but who knows if they looked like this? The design is trewiddle style, and motifs adapted from two regional examples which are also on my sword. #livinghistory
Sometimes to try and recreate 'the whole' living history literally ends up having to make stuff up, or risk blank holes or anachronisms. This seax and sheath has been an exercise in that. It's pretty confident in the elements, but very few actually exist and intact and secure finds! #livinghistory
Bit of progress on the Cumwhitton 5 Seax sheath and several wooden cores from my sword scabbards. I don't think I did my trigger thumb much good though!
New video from myself and the team; what happens on an average day and how did some of our site team get started? #archaeology youtu.be/HCeHi8Dagow?...
What It’s REALLY Like Working in Archaeology
YouTube video by Oxford Cotswold Archaeology
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Ever wondered what archaeologists actually do? ⛏️ From excavation and surveying to supervising and recording discoveries, our A66 archaeologists share what life on site is like — and the different paths that brought them into the profession. Click To Watch 👉 tr.ee/Bv8qcI @cotswoldarch.bsky.social
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Recently I've been looking at making sheaths for two Seaxes; one a copy of a blade and silver inlaid horn handle from Cumwhitton Grave 5. I've used a tidied up version of a sheath from York for Cumwhitton, as the interlace seems most appropriate for the site and cultural links. #archaeology
That's the silver fittings finished on my type L Anglo-Saxon sword. The next stage is a final adjustment to get the fit perfect, and then final polish and then fitting it all together! #anglosaxon #earlymedieval #reenactment #sword #archaeology
Made a thing at work that amused me at least! youtube.com/shorts/3K4Yt...
Did you know archaeologists use drones?
YouTube video by oxfordarchaeology
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A great video by Hadley on our A66 Roman sites. He spent a few days with us earlier in the year and this is the result! #archaeology youtu.be/un76Iy1MGRE?...
Life and Death in and around a Roman Fort - Brougham (Brocavum) Roman fort
YouTube video by TopRomanFacts
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I helped pop together a little blog about some of our emerging archaeological finds on the A66. Long term there is a lot of potential to put some more pieces in the jigsaw puzzle with this site! In the short term; check out the links below to book a slot on the site tour this Saturday #archaeology
Oxford Archaeology @oxfordarchaeology.bsky.social · 4mo agoNew rare discoveries at Kirkby Thore are transforming our understanding of early medieval Cumbria Read Our Latest Blog: 👉🔗 tr.ee/EyFFnP These discoveries represent some of the first evidence of post-Roman life — the so called 'Dark-Ages' in Cumbrian history.
Making some trewiddle style silver bands from Ingleton to decorate this Anglo-Saxon sword hilt. #archaeology #anglosaxon #craf
Step onto a Live Archaeology Excavation at Kirkby Thore, Cumbria! 📅 Saturday 16 May 2026 📍 Kirkby Thore, Cumbria. 🕛 10am-4pm For More Information: tr.ee/R5aRZ2 💬 Chat with archaeologists 🤝 Meet early medieval reenactors 👩👦 Family friendly activities 💷 Free guided tours - Book Now tr.ee/9SOfr9
Kirkby Thore Archaeology Open Day
Join us on site for a rare opportunity to step onto a live excavation, explore early medieval discoveries, and meet the people bringing this period to life. From archaeology in action to reenactors…
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The latest in our series of videos on the A66. We delve into post Excavation and some of our amazing colleagues! #archaeology
Oxford Archaeology @oxfordarchaeology.bsky.social · 5mo agoEver wondered what happens after an archaeology dig? 🤔 Archaeology isn't just about digging — it's about piecing together history with expert analysis, precise methods, and a little bit of science magic! 🧩✨ Check Out Our Latest Video: tr.ee/0NYLya
Great blog by Nick on some of the large numbers of rock crystal finds we have been getting on the A66 excavations! Who doesn't like a shiny rock?
Oxford Archaeology @oxfordarchaeology.bsky.social · 5mo agoShining a Light on Neolithic Rock Crystals ✨🔮 Oxford Cotswold Archaeology (OCA) excavations on the A66 have uncovered one of the largest assemblages of rock crystal from a Prehistoric site in the UK. Read our latest A66 blog post and learn more about these mysterious finds. 🔗👉 tr.ee/vk4cqW
Norse Bells! I have been making a new batch, so if you need more vikings AND jingle in your life, look no further! #vikings #archaeology
This was excellent!
Yorkshire Numismatic Society@yorkshirenumsoc.bsky.social · 6mo agoOn Monday, the YNS welcomes Lucy Moore talking about her new research: ‘Reconsidering Northumbrian coinage in light of finds from Viking Great Army camps’. Meeting at 7pm via Zoom - for joining instructions, please see tinyurl.com/ynsprogram
Got to see these beauties from Halton today! Ought to be in Lancaster museum by rights, but ofc it belongs to the BM, but it is temporarily on loan to the Museum of Liverpool until the end of the month, with some other excellent highlights of early medieval hoards from the North West! #archaeology
