Hefin Meara
@hefinmeara.bsky.social
Archaeologist. Diver. Runner. Nerd.
Exciting discovery from @bumaritime.bsky.social - Shipwreck timbers from 17th Century appear on beach www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Timbers from 17th Century shipwreck appear on Dorset beach
Experts believe timbers found at Studland Beach form a missing piece of the Swash Channel wreck from 1631.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Exciting discovery from @bumaritime.bsky.social - Shipwreck timbers from 17th Century appear on beach www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Exciting discoveries being made up on the NE coast #archaeology #RomanBritain
Experts from our Department of Archaeology have helped uncover a Roman industrial hub on the banks of the River Wear, highlighting the role of North East England in Roman Britain’s sophisticated manufacturing & trade network. Read more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
#archaeology
#RomanBritain
#archaeology
#RomanBritain
January 7, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Exciting discoveries being made up on the NE coast #archaeology #RomanBritain
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👉 Have you dived one of Historic England's underwater trails for protected wrecks?
🤿 BSAC divers and Centres are being asked to help Historic England understand the effectiveness and usefulness of protected wreck dive trails on the seabed.
🤿 BSAC divers and Centres are being asked to help Historic England understand the effectiveness and usefulness of protected wreck dive trails on the seabed.
Protected wreck dive trails: share your thoughts
A review of the use of the physical dive trails will provide recommendations for how Historic England manages them in future
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January 11, 2026 at 9:10 AM
👉 Have you dived one of Historic England's underwater trails for protected wrecks?
🤿 BSAC divers and Centres are being asked to help Historic England understand the effectiveness and usefulness of protected wreck dive trails on the seabed.
🤿 BSAC divers and Centres are being asked to help Historic England understand the effectiveness and usefulness of protected wreck dive trails on the seabed.
The session will cover the rationale for selecting the @archesproject.bsky.social platform, the data modelling, data migration process, GIS integration, and key lessons learned. It will also provide an overview of the Marine HER Service and include a demonstration of the application
December 19, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The session will cover the rationale for selecting the @archesproject.bsky.social platform, the data modelling, data migration process, GIS integration, and key lessons learned. It will also provide an overview of the Marine HER Service and include a demonstration of the application
Free webinar: Arches for Marine Historic Environment Records. Tuesday 20/01/2026 4:00-5:00pm. Join us to explore our journey to develop Historic England’s new Marine Historic Environment Records application.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Free webinar: Arches for Marine Historic Environment Records. Tuesday 20/01/2026 4:00-5:00pm. Join us to explore our journey to develop Historic England’s new Marine Historic Environment Records application.
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Now available: Video recording from the Nov 27 Arches UK Interest Group meeting. Learn about Arches software developments related to the recent v8 release, as well as Historic England’s new Arches-powered Marine Historic Environment Record database:
Arches UK Interest Group Meeting (November 27, 2025)
A recording of the Arches UK Interest Group meeting, held virtually on November 27, 2025
Chair: Stuart Cakebread, Greater London Historic Environment Record (GLHER); Greater London Archaeology Advisory Service (GLAAS); Historic England
Secretary: Jana Lorencova, Information Scientist, Flax & Teal Lt
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December 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Now available: Video recording from the Nov 27 Arches UK Interest Group meeting. Learn about Arches software developments related to the recent v8 release, as well as Historic England’s new Arches-powered Marine Historic Environment Record database:
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CONSULTATION: Accessing England's Protected Wreck Sites (3rd Edition)
MSDS Marine have been contracted by Historic England to update Accessing England's Protected Wreck Sites first published in 2010 and last revised in 2015. It is now out for consultation 👇
historicengland.org.uk/about/what-w...
MSDS Marine have been contracted by Historic England to update Accessing England's Protected Wreck Sites first published in 2010 and last revised in 2015. It is now out for consultation 👇
historicengland.org.uk/about/what-w...
December 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
CONSULTATION: Accessing England's Protected Wreck Sites (3rd Edition)
MSDS Marine have been contracted by Historic England to update Accessing England's Protected Wreck Sites first published in 2010 and last revised in 2015. It is now out for consultation 👇
historicengland.org.uk/about/what-w...
MSDS Marine have been contracted by Historic England to update Accessing England's Protected Wreck Sites first published in 2010 and last revised in 2015. It is now out for consultation 👇
historicengland.org.uk/about/what-w...
Historic England has commissioned @msdsmarine.bsky.social to undertake a review of physical dive trails on England’s protected wreck sites. We would like to hear from divers and boat skippers about your use of dive trails. Complete the short survey here: forms.office.com/e/uhsVFGQiyQ
November 27, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Historic England has commissioned @msdsmarine.bsky.social to undertake a review of physical dive trails on England’s protected wreck sites. We would like to hear from divers and boat skippers about your use of dive trails. Complete the short survey here: forms.office.com/e/uhsVFGQiyQ
JOB ALERT! Historic England is looking for a Marine Archaeological Project Officer (Marine Planner). Closing date 7 December 2025 app.beapplied.com/apply/ddfvme... #Maritime #Underwater #Archaeology
November 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
JOB ALERT! Historic England is looking for a Marine Archaeological Project Officer (Marine Planner). Closing date 7 December 2025 app.beapplied.com/apply/ddfvme... #Maritime #Underwater #Archaeology
Hopefully down that way again before too long
October 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Hopefully down that way again before too long
In Tavistock today to talk about #ProtectedWreck dive trails at the Devon & Cornwall Archaeological Societies joint symposium
October 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
In Tavistock today to talk about #ProtectedWreck dive trails at the Devon & Cornwall Archaeological Societies joint symposium
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A #Roman #ship was found in 1910 on the site of the County Hall, on the south bank of the River #Thames opposite #Westminster, #London. The ship had been abandoned at the edge of the River.
The construction of the ship is dated to about 300 AD.
#RomanBritain
#Archaeology
The construction of the ship is dated to about 300 AD.
#RomanBritain
#Archaeology
October 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
A #Roman #ship was found in 1910 on the site of the County Hall, on the south bank of the River #Thames opposite #Westminster, #London. The ship had been abandoned at the edge of the River.
The construction of the ship is dated to about 300 AD.
#RomanBritain
#Archaeology
The construction of the ship is dated to about 300 AD.
#RomanBritain
#Archaeology
I enjoyed taking part in the session on Inventorying Underwater Cultural Heritage at #IKUWA8 yesterday. Good to showcase work by HE colleagues to enhance and update the National Marine Heritage Record. historicengland.org.uk/research/sup...
October 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I enjoyed taking part in the session on Inventorying Underwater Cultural Heritage at #IKUWA8 yesterday. Good to showcase work by HE colleagues to enhance and update the National Marine Heritage Record. historicengland.org.uk/research/sup...
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Great talk by Affiliated Volunteers - Monitoring and Protecting Our Underwater Cultural Heritage - Hefin Meara
@hefinmeara.bsky.social
#ikuwa8 #maritimearchaeology #maritimeheritage #coastalhistory
@hefinmeara.bsky.social
#ikuwa8 #maritimearchaeology #maritimeheritage #coastalhistory
October 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Great talk by Affiliated Volunteers - Monitoring and Protecting Our Underwater Cultural Heritage - Hefin Meara
@hefinmeara.bsky.social
#ikuwa8 #maritimearchaeology #maritimeheritage #coastalhistory
@hefinmeara.bsky.social
#ikuwa8 #maritimearchaeology #maritimeheritage #coastalhistory
Good to speak at #IKUWA8 today about the essential role played by volunteer Licensees in monitoring and protecting underwater cultural heritage in England. This short film by Michael Pitts and @msdsmarine.bsky.social showcases the work of volunteers over the last 50 years - youtu.be/2LRUziYK__I?...
October 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Good to speak at #IKUWA8 today about the essential role played by volunteer Licensees in monitoring and protecting underwater cultural heritage in England. This short film by Michael Pitts and @msdsmarine.bsky.social showcases the work of volunteers over the last 50 years - youtu.be/2LRUziYK__I?...
October 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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We’re incredibly excited, our mapping platform is GO! It gathers evidence of coastal change by recording locals’ memories, postcards & holiday snaps – things which aren’t usually part of official climate change conversations.
Join us to explore the impact of climate change cim.mola.org.uk/map #NLHF
Join us to explore the impact of climate change cim.mola.org.uk/map #NLHF
September 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We’re incredibly excited, our mapping platform is GO! It gathers evidence of coastal change by recording locals’ memories, postcards & holiday snaps – things which aren’t usually part of official climate change conversations.
Join us to explore the impact of climate change cim.mola.org.uk/map #NLHF
Join us to explore the impact of climate change cim.mola.org.uk/map #NLHF
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The Heritage Centre has launched a Heritage Open Call to fund ambitious, high-impact projects that support our heritage key themes and the Foundation’s strategy. 📣
Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 24 November 2025
More information on how to apply 🔗 hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/get-involved...
Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 24 November 2025
More information on how to apply 🔗 hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/get-involved...
September 15, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The Heritage Centre has launched a Heritage Open Call to fund ambitious, high-impact projects that support our heritage key themes and the Foundation’s strategy. 📣
Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 24 November 2025
More information on how to apply 🔗 hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/get-involved...
Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 24 November 2025
More information on how to apply 🔗 hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/get-involved...
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With the anniversary of one of Filey Bay's worst tragedies approaching, we revisit the night a Hull trawler was battered beneath the towering cliffs of Flamborough Head. #MaritimeHistory #Hull #Fishing
Battered Beneath Speeton Cliffs, the loss of the Trawler Skegness
Eleven Hull men lost during a fierce gale in Filey Bay
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September 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
With the anniversary of one of Filey Bay's worst tragedies approaching, we revisit the night a Hull trawler was battered beneath the towering cliffs of Flamborough Head. #MaritimeHistory #Hull #Fishing
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Historic Environment Scotland have just published published Conserving our Underwater Heritage. Non statutory guidance note. www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and...
Conserving our Underwater Heritage | Historic Environment Scotland
This guidance is about conserving underwater heritage around the coasts of Scotland and in freshwater environments such as lochs and rivers.
www.historicenvironment.scot
August 20, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Historic Environment Scotland have just published published Conserving our Underwater Heritage. Non statutory guidance note. www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and...
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Jobs klaxon! Closing 7th September - Technical Manager and Marine Data Analyst posts for our MDE Heritage Accelerator project, funded by The Crown Estate OWEC Programme. historicengland.org.uk/advice/plann...
Accelerating Clean Energy Offshore | Historic England
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August 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Jobs klaxon! Closing 7th September - Technical Manager and Marine Data Analyst posts for our MDE Heritage Accelerator project, funded by The Crown Estate OWEC Programme. historicengland.org.uk/advice/plann...
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German High Seas Fleet scuttles at Scapa FLow, Orkney 1919 and Swedish East Indian Company Queen of Sweden lost off Shetland 1745 both to become Historic Marine Protected Areas www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Special legal protection announced for Orkney shipwreck sites
The 52-strong German High Seas fleet was deliberately sunk by its crews in 1919 when its commander thought peace talks had failed.
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August 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
German High Seas Fleet scuttles at Scapa FLow, Orkney 1919 and Swedish East Indian Company Queen of Sweden lost off Shetland 1745 both to become Historic Marine Protected Areas www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...