The Modern Antiquarian | News FeedThe latest news posted at The Modern Antiquarian.comStonehenge and its Environs: Excavations reveal Stone Age life. News by The Eternal- May 30, 2008 Excavations at the ancient monument Stonehenge reveal it was used as a cemetery at the time it was created just after 3000 BC. Many archaeologists had previously thought people had been buried at the site between 2700 and 2600 BC. Read Morehttp://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/67925/stonehenge_and_its_environs.html Stonehenge: Solving Stonehenge News by jimit- May 26, 2008 A new book on the geometry of Stonehenge and the author seems to have simplified the setting out of the stones, Aubrey Holes etc using techniques available at the time. Experimental archaeology was used at a site in Oxfordshire to check out the feasibility of the theories. It seems to be a well researched and sober account. http:www.timesonline.co.ukt..._and_socialarticle4003818.eceRead Morehttp://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/67773/stonehenge.html Stonehenge: Latest fun and games at Stonehenge News by mountainman- May 26, 2008 Masses of info and speculation relating to the recent Darvill Wainwright dig, on the BBC Timewatch web site, and a series of ongoing discussions on the Open University site: http:www.bbc.co.ukhistoryprogrammesstonehengeRead Morehttp://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/67747/stonehenge.html Stonehenge: Chisels once given at Stonehenge News by moss- May 23, 2008 At one time, chisels would be handed to people visiting Stonehenge, so they could chip away at the ancient monument to get their own souvenirs. But the practice has been outlawed since 1900, when landowner Sir Edmund Antrobus decided the site needed protecting and introduced charges. Read Morehttp://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/67633/stonehenge.html Maeshowe: Eventide tours News by wideford- May 22, 2008 6 & 7 & 8 p.m. June 1st - August 31st (be there fifteen minutes beforehand). You need to pre-book (01856 761606 or call in person at Tormiston Mill) and pre-paid (5.20 adults, 4.20 concessionary, bairns 2.60). Read Morehttp://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/67625/maeshowe.html Stonehenge: Heel Stone vandalised News by baza- May 20, 2008 From the Salisbury Journal: "VANDALS used a hammer and screwdriver to damage the Hele Stone at Stonehenge between 9pm and 10pm on Thursday.Read Morehttp://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/67548/stonehenge.html Peacehaven Heights: Grave robbers strike Sussex tomb of Bronze Age chief News by baza- May 13, 2008 From The Telegraph: "Archaeologists excavating an enigmatic burial mound in Sussex believe that grave robbers beat them to the prize of finding the remains of a Bronze Age chief.Read Morehttp://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/67353/peacehaven_heights.html Italy: Tribal Etruscan tombs discovered at Tarquinia News by C Michael Hogan- May 10, 2008 At least 27 tombs were recently discovered at Tarquinia, approximately 50 miles north of Rome. Some of these tombs date to at least as early as 700 BC. These pre-Roman recoveries also include frescoes and animal burials.... Read the full story in the Scotsman News. Read Morehttp://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/67289/italy.html Loughcrew Complex: Loughcrew Estate for sale News by CianMcLiam- May 6, 2008 The Naper family have owned the remaining old estate at Loughcrew since the 1600's but are now selling up and moving on. The sale includes the gardens and coffee shop where the key for Cairn T can be picked up off-season. http:www.ireland.comnewspap...y200804171208276963634.htmlhttp://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/67237/loughcrew_complex.html Avebury & the Marlborough Downs: Kit helps pupils enjoy monument News by The Eternal- May 4, 2008 Kit helps pupils enjoy monument The pack aims to make learning about the monument fun A new teaching kit has been produced to help children get more out of school visits to Avebury and surrounding monuments in Wiltshire. Read Morehttp://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/67205/avebury_and_the_marlborough_downs.html |