Duncan Mackay
@theduncanmackay.bsky.social
Writer, archaeologist, wild swimmer, wild gardener. New book Echolands, A Journey in Search of Boudica out now from @Hodderbooks.bsky.social https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/duncan-mackay/echolands/9781399714143/ Rep. Jim Gill at Felicity Bryan Associates
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As #TombTuesday has the privilege of falling on #RemembranceDay this year, here is Lucius Duccius Rufinus, 28, standard bearer of Legion IX (or VIIII) Hispana, from Viennes in France, who died in York.
November 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
As #TombTuesday has the privilege of falling on #RemembranceDay this year, here is Lucius Duccius Rufinus, 28, standard bearer of Legion IX (or VIIII) Hispana, from Viennes in France, who died in York.
No affection for the Roman army, but, god, do I love a Ninth Legion roof tile…
#LegioIXHispana
#LegioIXHispana
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
No affection for the Roman army, but, god, do I love a Ninth Legion roof tile…
#LegioIXHispana
#LegioIXHispana
Bravo, Yorkshire Museum shop, bravo!!
(I accidentally squealed the second bravo)
#MorePlaymobilinMuseumShops
#PlaymobilInfestation
(I accidentally squealed the second bravo)
#MorePlaymobilinMuseumShops
#PlaymobilInfestation
November 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Bravo, Yorkshire Museum shop, bravo!!
(I accidentally squealed the second bravo)
#MorePlaymobilinMuseumShops
#PlaymobilInfestation
(I accidentally squealed the second bravo)
#MorePlaymobilinMuseumShops
#PlaymobilInfestation
Reposted by Duncan Mackay
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Reposted by Duncan Mackay
Roman gateway location marker on splendid York Wall Walk.
We heartily approve of such details.
#PlaymobilInfestation
We heartily approve of such details.
#PlaymobilInfestation
November 11, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Roman gateway location marker on splendid York Wall Walk.
We heartily approve of such details.
#PlaymobilInfestation
We heartily approve of such details.
#PlaymobilInfestation
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The view from the ditch at Stanwick.
#AlwaysLookUp
#AlwaysLookUp
November 11, 2025 at 7:09 AM
The view from the ditch at Stanwick.
#AlwaysLookUp
#AlwaysLookUp
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Roman gateway location marker on splendid York Wall Walk.
We heartily approve of such details.
#PlaymobilInfestation
We heartily approve of such details.
#PlaymobilInfestation
November 11, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Roman gateway location marker on splendid York Wall Walk.
We heartily approve of such details.
#PlaymobilInfestation
We heartily approve of such details.
#PlaymobilInfestation
The view from the ditch at Stanwick.
#AlwaysLookUp
#AlwaysLookUp
November 11, 2025 at 7:09 AM
The view from the ditch at Stanwick.
#AlwaysLookUp
#AlwaysLookUp
So APPARENTLY (underlined if I could), this strange hole in a tree on the earthworks of Stanwick is a portal to the Iron Age (obviously I’m far too big to have gone through to verify, but he came back through very impressed).
“She should have freed Caratacus!” he kept saying.
#PlaymobilInfestation
“She should have freed Caratacus!” he kept saying.
#PlaymobilInfestation
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
So APPARENTLY (underlined if I could), this strange hole in a tree on the earthworks of Stanwick is a portal to the Iron Age (obviously I’m far too big to have gone through to verify, but he came back through very impressed).
“She should have freed Caratacus!” he kept saying.
#PlaymobilInfestation
“She should have freed Caratacus!” he kept saying.
#PlaymobilInfestation
November 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Queen Cartimandua’s chariot team?
Sleek ponies (😉IYKYK) grazing on the ramparts of Stanwick Camp, N.Yorks.
Early #HillfortsWednesday
Sleek ponies (😉IYKYK) grazing on the ramparts of Stanwick Camp, N.Yorks.
Early #HillfortsWednesday
November 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Queen Cartimandua’s chariot team?
Sleek ponies (😉IYKYK) grazing on the ramparts of Stanwick Camp, N.Yorks.
Early #HillfortsWednesday
Sleek ponies (😉IYKYK) grazing on the ramparts of Stanwick Camp, N.Yorks.
Early #HillfortsWednesday
Wanted to visit here for a long time! A Journey in Search of Cartimandua??😅
And a couple of nice ramparty shots saved for #HillfortsWednesday
And a couple of nice ramparty shots saved for #HillfortsWednesday
November 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Wanted to visit here for a long time! A Journey in Search of Cartimandua??😅
And a couple of nice ramparty shots saved for #HillfortsWednesday
And a couple of nice ramparty shots saved for #HillfortsWednesday
A few years ago I bought the tunic of a First World War soldier of the US 89th Infantry Division. The veteran clearly wore his uniform after the war at services of remembrance, for in his breast pocket was this - a very old and crumpled crepe paper poppy.
#RemembranceDay
#RemembranceDay
November 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
A few years ago I bought the tunic of a First World War soldier of the US 89th Infantry Division. The veteran clearly wore his uniform after the war at services of remembrance, for in his breast pocket was this - a very old and crumpled crepe paper poppy.
#RemembranceDay
#RemembranceDay
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FORGOTTEN VIKINGS paperback out in the wild at Limestone Books, in Settle, in the Yorkshire Dales!
Keeping good company too, alongside @marcmorris.bsky.social @theduncanmackay.bsky.social @catjarman.bsky.social etc!
Keeping good company too, alongside @marcmorris.bsky.social @theduncanmackay.bsky.social @catjarman.bsky.social etc!
November 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
FORGOTTEN VIKINGS paperback out in the wild at Limestone Books, in Settle, in the Yorkshire Dales!
Keeping good company too, alongside @marcmorris.bsky.social @theduncanmackay.bsky.social @catjarman.bsky.social etc!
Keeping good company too, alongside @marcmorris.bsky.social @theduncanmackay.bsky.social @catjarman.bsky.social etc!
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Thoughts on recreating historical moments in Subbuteo as well as Playmobil @theduncanmackay.bsky.social?
This is my favourite.
Up The Arsenal
This is my favourite.
Up The Arsenal
November 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Thoughts on recreating historical moments in Subbuteo as well as Playmobil @theduncanmackay.bsky.social?
This is my favourite.
Up The Arsenal
This is my favourite.
Up The Arsenal
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Remember, Remember,
The 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and…
ARSE BISCUITS!
Ever had a burning (or fizzling) desire to know what Guy Fawkes said in his moment of failure? Wonder no more.
#PlaymobilInfestation #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight
The 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and…
ARSE BISCUITS!
Ever had a burning (or fizzling) desire to know what Guy Fawkes said in his moment of failure? Wonder no more.
#PlaymobilInfestation #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight
November 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Remember, Remember,
The 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and…
ARSE BISCUITS!
Ever had a burning (or fizzling) desire to know what Guy Fawkes said in his moment of failure? Wonder no more.
#PlaymobilInfestation #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight
The 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and…
ARSE BISCUITS!
Ever had a burning (or fizzling) desire to know what Guy Fawkes said in his moment of failure? Wonder no more.
#PlaymobilInfestation #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight
Remember, Remember,
The 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and…
ARSE BISCUITS!
Ever had a burning (or fizzling) desire to know what Guy Fawkes said in his moment of failure? Wonder no more.
#PlaymobilInfestation #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight
The 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and…
ARSE BISCUITS!
Ever had a burning (or fizzling) desire to know what Guy Fawkes said in his moment of failure? Wonder no more.
#PlaymobilInfestation #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight
November 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Remember, Remember,
The 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and…
ARSE BISCUITS!
Ever had a burning (or fizzling) desire to know what Guy Fawkes said in his moment of failure? Wonder no more.
#PlaymobilInfestation #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight
The 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and…
ARSE BISCUITS!
Ever had a burning (or fizzling) desire to know what Guy Fawkes said in his moment of failure? Wonder no more.
#PlaymobilInfestation #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight
Reposted by Duncan Mackay
Reposted by Duncan Mackay
Playmobil are smashing it at the minute too @theduncanmackay.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Playmobil are smashing it at the minute too @theduncanmackay.bsky.social
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A brand new UK TV #archaeology series starts TONIGHT Tues 4 November 9pm on More4
With #SandiToksvig @rakshadigs.bsky.social and the students of @bournemouthuni.bsky.social @buarchanth.bsky.social
HUZZAH !! 🥳
Available for download after on Channel 4 #4OD 👇
With #SandiToksvig @rakshadigs.bsky.social and the students of @bournemouthuni.bsky.social @buarchanth.bsky.social
HUZZAH !! 🥳
Available for download after on Channel 4 #4OD 👇
November 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM
A brand new UK TV #archaeology series starts TONIGHT Tues 4 November 9pm on More4
With #SandiToksvig @rakshadigs.bsky.social and the students of @bournemouthuni.bsky.social @buarchanth.bsky.social
HUZZAH !! 🥳
Available for download after on Channel 4 #4OD 👇
With #SandiToksvig @rakshadigs.bsky.social and the students of @bournemouthuni.bsky.social @buarchanth.bsky.social
HUZZAH !! 🥳
Available for download after on Channel 4 #4OD 👇
Reposted by Duncan Mackay
www.bbc.com/news/article.... Knowing you’re interested in coracles have you seen this @theduncanmackay.bsky.social
Bronze Age Fife coracle recreated 50 years after its discovery - BBC News
The boat was found buried in a prehistoric cemetery and recreated by a Highland based coracle-maker.
www.bbc.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
www.bbc.com/news/article.... Knowing you’re interested in coracles have you seen this @theduncanmackay.bsky.social
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Holy Shit @theduncanmackay.bsky.social @durotrigesdig.bsky.social @ladyliminal.bsky.social
Have you seen this wall painting from Angouléme?
Have you seen this wall painting from Angouléme?
November 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Holy Shit @theduncanmackay.bsky.social @durotrigesdig.bsky.social @ladyliminal.bsky.social
Have you seen this wall painting from Angouléme?
Have you seen this wall painting from Angouléme?
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Norwich Castle, c.13th Century graffiti of woman wearing a wimple.
Standing in front of this, you almost feel that nothing more than a blink separates you from the moment it was scored into the rock.
#StoneHeadSunday
Standing in front of this, you almost feel that nothing more than a blink separates you from the moment it was scored into the rock.
#StoneHeadSunday
November 2, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Norwich Castle, c.13th Century graffiti of woman wearing a wimple.
Standing in front of this, you almost feel that nothing more than a blink separates you from the moment it was scored into the rock.
#StoneHeadSunday
Standing in front of this, you almost feel that nothing more than a blink separates you from the moment it was scored into the rock.
#StoneHeadSunday
