Anne Cross
@archaeannie.bsky.social
Volunteer finds processor Enthusiastic but inadequate yarn crafter Lover of books and the great outdoors
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Cast your vote to make the Melsonby Hoard @currentarchaeology.bsky.social's Rescue Project of the Year 2026!
Unearthed by our archaeologists, the hoard is one of the UK’s largest and most important Iron Age finds 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@proftommoore.bsky.social
Unearthed by our archaeologists, the hoard is one of the UK’s largest and most important Iron Age finds 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@proftommoore.bsky.social
Vote to make Melsonby Hoard Current Archaeology’s Rescue Project of the Year - Durham University
www.durham.ac.uk
December 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Cast your vote to make the Melsonby Hoard @currentarchaeology.bsky.social's Rescue Project of the Year 2026!
Unearthed by our archaeologists, the hoard is one of the UK’s largest and most important Iron Age finds 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@proftommoore.bsky.social
Unearthed by our archaeologists, the hoard is one of the UK’s largest and most important Iron Age finds 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@proftommoore.bsky.social
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The next CHAS lecture is a not-to-miss event! Join us on December 1 to hear British Museum curator Dr. Sophia Adams talk about the amazing Melsonby Hoard - and, as always, it's free!
More info and a link for tickets here:
ehas.org.uk/ehas.org.uk/...
#archaeology #ancientBluesky
More info and a link for tickets here:
ehas.org.uk/ehas.org.uk/...
#archaeology #ancientBluesky
The Melsonby Hoard: a talk by Sophia Adams - East Herts Archaeological Society
The Melsonby Hoard is a highly significant collection of more than 800 pieces of Iron Age metalwork from nearly 2,000 years ago.
ehas.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The next CHAS lecture is a not-to-miss event! Join us on December 1 to hear British Museum curator Dr. Sophia Adams talk about the amazing Melsonby Hoard - and, as always, it's free!
More info and a link for tickets here:
ehas.org.uk/ehas.org.uk/...
#archaeology #ancientBluesky
More info and a link for tickets here:
ehas.org.uk/ehas.org.uk/...
#archaeology #ancientBluesky
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Nature isn’t a “blocker” – it makes our lives better.
Our coast, countryside, heritage and wildlife underpin our food, water and health and put millions of pounds into the economy. The Government must not weaken the laws that protect them.
Our coast, countryside, heritage and wildlife underpin our food, water and health and put millions of pounds into the economy. The Government must not weaken the laws that protect them.
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Nature isn’t a “blocker” – it makes our lives better.
Our coast, countryside, heritage and wildlife underpin our food, water and health and put millions of pounds into the economy. The Government must not weaken the laws that protect them.
Our coast, countryside, heritage and wildlife underpin our food, water and health and put millions of pounds into the economy. The Government must not weaken the laws that protect them.
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How about "Where is our heritage demonstrably most risk from metal detecting"? It isn't lost, it's part of the archaeological record.
Cc @Tess_Machling🏺
#FindsFriday
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Cc @Tess_Machling🏺
#FindsFriday
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Where in the UK is the greatest amount of hidden treasure?
Objects uncovered have included precious Viking coins and a Roman earwax scoop
www.independent.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 7:05 AM
How about "Where is our heritage demonstrably most risk from metal detecting"? It isn't lost, it's part of the archaeological record.
Cc @Tess_Machling🏺
#FindsFriday
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Cc @Tess_Machling🏺
#FindsFriday
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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In the UK detecting has become this weird sensationalised treasure hunt, where so much emphasis is put on monetary value. That isn't what makes the past interesting.
Denmark has a more robust process, and a better working relationship with the detectorists in general, but still isn't immune 4/
Denmark has a more robust process, and a better working relationship with the detectorists in general, but still isn't immune 4/
November 14, 2025 at 10:06 AM
In the UK detecting has become this weird sensationalised treasure hunt, where so much emphasis is put on monetary value. That isn't what makes the past interesting.
Denmark has a more robust process, and a better working relationship with the detectorists in general, but still isn't immune 4/
Denmark has a more robust process, and a better working relationship with the detectorists in general, but still isn't immune 4/
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On 13 November, join Prof. Tom Moore FSA and Dr Sophia Adams FSA as they share recent finds in Melsonby, North Yorkshire - one of the largest hoards of Iron Age metalwork ever encountered in Britain!
www.sal.org.uk/event/melson...
www.sal.org.uk/event/melson...
The Melsonby hoard: Vehicles & Power in Late Iron Age North Yorkshire - Society of Antiquaries of London
In this lecture Prof. Tom Moore FSA and Dr Sophia Adams FSA share recent finds in Melsonby, North Yorkshire, one of the largest hoards of Iron Age metalwork ever encountered in Britain. They explore h...
www.sal.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 11:09 AM
On 13 November, join Prof. Tom Moore FSA and Dr Sophia Adams FSA as they share recent finds in Melsonby, North Yorkshire - one of the largest hoards of Iron Age metalwork ever encountered in Britain!
www.sal.org.uk/event/melson...
www.sal.org.uk/event/melson...
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Medieval floor tiles (still in situ) at Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders. 📸 My own. #TilesOnTuesday #MelroseAbbey #ScottishBorders
November 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Medieval floor tiles (still in situ) at Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders. 📸 My own. #TilesOnTuesday #MelroseAbbey #ScottishBorders
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A haunted house but for archaeologists 👻⛏️
October 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A haunted house but for archaeologists 👻⛏️
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Welcome to #TraitorsGreekMyth Part 1!
Alan Carr: Odysseus. He could betray his closest friend without hesitation. He’s clever, plausible, entertaining and ruthless. His greatest liability? Running his mouth off and getting himself into trouble...
Alan Carr: Odysseus. He could betray his closest friend without hesitation. He’s clever, plausible, entertaining and ruthless. His greatest liability? Running his mouth off and getting himself into trouble...
October 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Welcome to #TraitorsGreekMyth Part 1!
Alan Carr: Odysseus. He could betray his closest friend without hesitation. He’s clever, plausible, entertaining and ruthless. His greatest liability? Running his mouth off and getting himself into trouble...
Alan Carr: Odysseus. He could betray his closest friend without hesitation. He’s clever, plausible, entertaining and ruthless. His greatest liability? Running his mouth off and getting himself into trouble...
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Don't miss your chance to apply for our latest round of apprenticeships! Closes Friday 24 October.
📢 Announcing three(!) new opportunities for aspiring archaeologists to join our Archaeological Fieldwork Technician apprenticeship program!
Apply now (closes Friday 24 October): www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC1000345576
Apply now (closes Friday 24 October): www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC1000345576
October 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Don't miss your chance to apply for our latest round of apprenticeships! Closes Friday 24 October.
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The last Op Nightingale project of 2025 was sensational. We aimed to find more of the Llyn Cerrig Bach hoard AND SUCCEEDED! All finds are subject to treasure assessment so no images yet bar this ww2 medal & toy truck! #anglesey #druids #ironage #celts #heritage #archaelogy #veterans #wellbeing
October 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The last Op Nightingale project of 2025 was sensational. We aimed to find more of the Llyn Cerrig Bach hoard AND SUCCEEDED! All finds are subject to treasure assessment so no images yet bar this ww2 medal & toy truck! #anglesey #druids #ironage #celts #heritage #archaelogy #veterans #wellbeing
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July 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Cackled so loud my husband came upstairs to see if I was ok
I have never seen something quite so stupid as Google's AI assistant.
July 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Cackled so loud my husband came upstairs to see if I was ok
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🙄 at @theguardian.com style guide that capitalises "Roman" but not "Iron Age"
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July 4, 2025 at 8:18 AM
🙄 at @theguardian.com style guide that capitalises "Roman" but not "Iron Age"
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Exciting #ArchaeologicalFinds news!
The 4th edition of First Aid for Finds is now available as an online resource; a guide to the identification and preservation of archaeological materials on site and during post-excavation processing by Cardiff University and RESCUE.
www.firstaidforfinds.org
The 4th edition of First Aid for Finds is now available as an online resource; a guide to the identification and preservation of archaeological materials on site and during post-excavation processing by Cardiff University and RESCUE.
www.firstaidforfinds.org
Home | First Aid for Finds
Advice on First Aid actions for the excavation, lifting, cleaning, identification and post-excavation storage and transport of archaeological finds.
www.firstaidforfinds.org
June 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Exciting #ArchaeologicalFinds news!
The 4th edition of First Aid for Finds is now available as an online resource; a guide to the identification and preservation of archaeological materials on site and during post-excavation processing by Cardiff University and RESCUE.
www.firstaidforfinds.org
The 4th edition of First Aid for Finds is now available as an online resource; a guide to the identification and preservation of archaeological materials on site and during post-excavation processing by Cardiff University and RESCUE.
www.firstaidforfinds.org
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One day we'll find something that we were actually looking for, having to keep this look of confused incredulity on my face for 40 years is getting very tiring. As is constantly having to live with broken toes (it's the only reason we wear steel toecaps...)
@smithsonianmag.bsky.social
#archaeology
@smithsonianmag.bsky.social
#archaeology
June 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
One day we'll find something that we were actually looking for, having to keep this look of confused incredulity on my face for 40 years is getting very tiring. As is constantly having to live with broken toes (it's the only reason we wear steel toecaps...)
@smithsonianmag.bsky.social
#archaeology
@smithsonianmag.bsky.social
#archaeology
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London & Kent Folk, I'm bringing the Historic Building Mythbusting tour to the SE for the final time next week. I'll be in Greenwich on Wed 11 and Badlesmere (near Faversham) on Thu 12. Each show will be very different! More info & tickets:
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/mythbustingt...
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/mythbustingt...
June 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
London & Kent Folk, I'm bringing the Historic Building Mythbusting tour to the SE for the final time next week. I'll be in Greenwich on Wed 11 and Badlesmere (near Faversham) on Thu 12. Each show will be very different! More info & tickets:
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/mythbustingt...
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/mythbustingt...
Thought provoking thread for those of us who like to remove things from the earth. 👇
The 'Dull men's club' on FB often brings up heritage or archaeological interest, which of course I find interesting. This post and this comment really pricked my mind this morning enough to share here. >
May 28, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Thought provoking thread for those of us who like to remove things from the earth. 👇
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In addition to the lead soldier and lead 🐪, we had a nice range of interesting #Roman #pottery from our latest trench in #GreenwichPark 🌳🏛️❤️👏🏻
May 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
In addition to the lead soldier and lead 🐪, we had a nice range of interesting #Roman #pottery from our latest trench in #GreenwichPark 🌳🏛️❤️👏🏻
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Mortared piece of #Roman tile, could be a pilae from a #hypocaust 👇🏻🏛️ on day 6...
May 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Mortared piece of #Roman tile, could be a pilae from a #hypocaust 👇🏻🏛️ on day 6...
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Dig in full swing today in #GreenwichPark 18 volunteers, 30 @uclarchaeology.bsky.social students and 29 yr5 schoolchildren from James Wolfe primary school! Investigating the landscape around the #Roman Temple in the park 👇🏻
May 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Dig in full swing today in #GreenwichPark 18 volunteers, 30 @uclarchaeology.bsky.social students and 29 yr5 schoolchildren from James Wolfe primary school! Investigating the landscape around the #Roman Temple in the park 👇🏻
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Monday. I'm calm. I'm composed.
I'm absolutely fine.
📷 @carlbovisnature.bsky.social
#MondayMotivation
I'm absolutely fine.
📷 @carlbovisnature.bsky.social
#MondayMotivation
May 19, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Monday. I'm calm. I'm composed.
I'm absolutely fine.
📷 @carlbovisnature.bsky.social
#MondayMotivation
I'm absolutely fine.
📷 @carlbovisnature.bsky.social
#MondayMotivation
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Follow along on here and over on Instagram with #GreenArch25
Day 1 at Royal Parks Greenwich is go! With students and staff from the @ucl.ac.uk IoA and UCL @archsoutheast.bsky.social it’s our 3rd year working with the awesome Royal Park’s Archaeologist Andrew Mayfield!
What will we find this year??? #LocalAndGlobal
What will we find this year??? #LocalAndGlobal
May 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Follow along on here and over on Instagram with #GreenArch25
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A talk on the Melsonby hoard assemblage at Yorkshire Museum this MAY: www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/whats-on/eve... hear Sophie and Tom talk about the discovery, the excavation and it's context 👍🏻👇🏻
The Melsonby hoard: chariots and power in the North Yorkshire Iron Age | York Museums Trust
www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk
May 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
A talk on the Melsonby hoard assemblage at Yorkshire Museum this MAY: www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/whats-on/eve... hear Sophie and Tom talk about the discovery, the excavation and it's context 👍🏻👇🏻