James Wright
@jpwarchaeology.bsky.social
Award-winning buildings archaeologist. FSA. Mediaeval mythbuster. Castles. Old pubs. Theatre. Alan Garner. Cats. Live music. Ex-roadie.
Triskele Heritage
https://triskeleheritage.com
Based in Nottingham, UK
Triskele Heritage
https://triskeleheritage.com
Based in Nottingham, UK
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James Wright
@jpwarchaeology.bsky.social
· Oct 16
I'm back with a winter season of online talks, starting with Dating Ancient Buildings.
Join us on Tue 25 Nov to learn how to use archives, archaeology & dendrochronology to understand the age of historic buildings.
Booking is now open, here...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Join us on Tue 25 Nov to learn how to use archives, archaeology & dendrochronology to understand the age of historic buildings.
Booking is now open, here...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Reposted by James Wright
My first online talk for nearly a year will take place tomorrow evening (Tue 25 Nov). It will look at how we can use archives, archaeology and dendrochronology to date ancient buildings.
This will be a brand new bespoke talk & I hope you can join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
This will be a brand new bespoke talk & I hope you can join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
November 24, 2025 at 11:19 AM
My first online talk for nearly a year will take place tomorrow evening (Tue 25 Nov). It will look at how we can use archives, archaeology and dendrochronology to date ancient buildings.
This will be a brand new bespoke talk & I hope you can join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
This will be a brand new bespoke talk & I hope you can join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
My first online talk for nearly a year will take place tomorrow evening (Tue 25 Nov). It will look at how we can use archives, archaeology and dendrochronology to date ancient buildings.
This will be a brand new bespoke talk & I hope you can join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
This will be a brand new bespoke talk & I hope you can join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
November 24, 2025 at 11:19 AM
My first online talk for nearly a year will take place tomorrow evening (Tue 25 Nov). It will look at how we can use archives, archaeology and dendrochronology to date ancient buildings.
This will be a brand new bespoke talk & I hope you can join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
This will be a brand new bespoke talk & I hope you can join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Reposted by James Wright
Nearly time for the first of the winter online talks. Happening this coming Tuesday...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
November 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Nearly time for the first of the winter online talks. Happening this coming Tuesday...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Nearly time for the first of the winter online talks. Happening this coming Tuesday...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
November 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Nearly time for the first of the winter online talks. Happening this coming Tuesday...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Have you ever looked at an old house and wondered what its age is?
On 25 Nov, I'll be offering advice on Dating Ancient Buildings during an online talk that will outline the uses of archives, archaeology & dendrochronology.
Please do join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
On 25 Nov, I'll be offering advice on Dating Ancient Buildings during an online talk that will outline the uses of archives, archaeology & dendrochronology.
Please do join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
November 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Have you ever looked at an old house and wondered what its age is?
On 25 Nov, I'll be offering advice on Dating Ancient Buildings during an online talk that will outline the uses of archives, archaeology & dendrochronology.
Please do join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
On 25 Nov, I'll be offering advice on Dating Ancient Buildings during an online talk that will outline the uses of archives, archaeology & dendrochronology.
Please do join us...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
This week I've taken a break from writing The Buildings Archaeologist to do research and fieldwork on an especially fine early modern stable block in Staffordshire.
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This week I've taken a break from writing The Buildings Archaeologist to do research and fieldwork on an especially fine early modern stable block in Staffordshire.
Reposted by James Wright
Still piecing together dates for The Buildings Archaeologist book tour in July-December 2026.
Despite some great shows in 2024-25, I have not a single solid offer from any events organisers in the north of England or Scotland.
There must be someone out there, surely?
Despite some great shows in 2024-25, I have not a single solid offer from any events organisers in the north of England or Scotland.
There must be someone out there, surely?
November 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Still piecing together dates for The Buildings Archaeologist book tour in July-December 2026.
Despite some great shows in 2024-25, I have not a single solid offer from any events organisers in the north of England or Scotland.
There must be someone out there, surely?
Despite some great shows in 2024-25, I have not a single solid offer from any events organisers in the north of England or Scotland.
There must be someone out there, surely?
Still piecing together dates for The Buildings Archaeologist book tour in July-December 2026.
Despite some great shows in 2024-25, I have not a single solid offer from any events organisers in the north of England or Scotland.
There must be someone out there, surely?
Despite some great shows in 2024-25, I have not a single solid offer from any events organisers in the north of England or Scotland.
There must be someone out there, surely?
November 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Still piecing together dates for The Buildings Archaeologist book tour in July-December 2026.
Despite some great shows in 2024-25, I have not a single solid offer from any events organisers in the north of England or Scotland.
There must be someone out there, surely?
Despite some great shows in 2024-25, I have not a single solid offer from any events organisers in the north of England or Scotland.
There must be someone out there, surely?
Bringing about a ruddy glow by hook or by crook...
November 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Bringing about a ruddy glow by hook or by crook...
Visited the Ancient High House in Stafford today. I was particularly taken with the juxtaposition of apotropaic burn mark, fire extinguisher, and fire safety sign 😁🔥🕯🧯
More on burn marks in historic buildings here:
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/mediaeval-my...
More on burn marks in historic buildings here:
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/mediaeval-my...
November 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Visited the Ancient High House in Stafford today. I was particularly taken with the juxtaposition of apotropaic burn mark, fire extinguisher, and fire safety sign 😁🔥🕯🧯
More on burn marks in historic buildings here:
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/mediaeval-my...
More on burn marks in historic buildings here:
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/mediaeval-my...
Happy International Men's Day!
Now, for those of you that still insist on asking when IMD is on International Women's Day, go read this fine book by m'learned colleague @herring1967.bsky.social
Now, for those of you that still insist on asking when IMD is on International Women's Day, go read this fine book by m'learned colleague @herring1967.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Happy International Men's Day!
Now, for those of you that still insist on asking when IMD is on International Women's Day, go read this fine book by m'learned colleague @herring1967.bsky.social
Now, for those of you that still insist on asking when IMD is on International Women's Day, go read this fine book by m'learned colleague @herring1967.bsky.social
Reposted by James Wright
Just one week to go until the online talk on Dating Ancient Buildings. Part of the session will look at how archaeological survey can build up the evidence for clues to phases of construction...
Please do join us at 7pmGMT on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Please do join us at 7pmGMT on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
November 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Just one week to go until the online talk on Dating Ancient Buildings. Part of the session will look at how archaeological survey can build up the evidence for clues to phases of construction...
Please do join us at 7pmGMT on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Please do join us at 7pmGMT on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Just one week to go until the online talk on Dating Ancient Buildings. Part of the session will look at how archaeological survey can build up the evidence for clues to phases of construction...
Please do join us at 7pmGMT on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Please do join us at 7pmGMT on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
November 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Just one week to go until the online talk on Dating Ancient Buildings. Part of the session will look at how archaeological survey can build up the evidence for clues to phases of construction...
Please do join us at 7pmGMT on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Please do join us at 7pmGMT on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Accidentally took a selfie of my soul.
November 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Accidentally took a selfie of my soul.
Perhaps a representative from the Church of England might like to accompany me on a tour of mediaeval ecclesiastical buildings in their ownership so that I can point out the thousands of images of actual demons which they seem to have forgotten...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Demonic’ Wind in the Willows jumper banned from Westminster Abbey
Woman told to remove or cover up garment featuring 1908 illustration of Pan lest it offend worshippers
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Perhaps a representative from the Church of England might like to accompany me on a tour of mediaeval ecclesiastical buildings in their ownership so that I can point out the thousands of images of actual demons which they seem to have forgotten...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Escaped from Midsomer and am heading home to Sneinton where everything is definitely always completely normal...
November 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Escaped from Midsomer and am heading home to Sneinton where everything is definitely always completely normal...
Survived the night in Midsomer country. Now off to give three lectures for The Arts Society. Probably still a strong chance of Barnaby having to be called in?
November 14, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Survived the night in Midsomer country. Now off to give three lectures for The Arts Society. Probably still a strong chance of Barnaby having to be called in?
Reposted by James Wright
Tree-ring dating has revolutionised our understanding of the age of ancient buildings. A house in Norwell (Notts) which was thought to be 18th century turned out to be 14th century.
To find out more about dendrochronology please join us on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
To find out more about dendrochronology please join us on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
November 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Tree-ring dating has revolutionised our understanding of the age of ancient buildings. A house in Norwell (Notts) which was thought to be 18th century turned out to be 14th century.
To find out more about dendrochronology please join us on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
To find out more about dendrochronology please join us on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Staying in Midsomer Murders territory tonight. There is a local election taking place in the village. Can't help but think that DCI Tom "Bergerac" Barnaby might need to intervene by dusk...
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Staying in Midsomer Murders territory tonight. There is a local election taking place in the village. Can't help but think that DCI Tom "Bergerac" Barnaby might need to intervene by dusk...
Meriadoc Brandybuck has been investigating the Longbottom Leaf in our cellar.
November 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Meriadoc Brandybuck has been investigating the Longbottom Leaf in our cellar.
Tree-ring dating has revolutionised our understanding of the age of ancient buildings. A house in Norwell (Notts) which was thought to be 18th century turned out to be 14th century.
To find out more about dendrochronology please join us on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
To find out more about dendrochronology please join us on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
November 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Tree-ring dating has revolutionised our understanding of the age of ancient buildings. A house in Norwell (Notts) which was thought to be 18th century turned out to be 14th century.
To find out more about dendrochronology please join us on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
To find out more about dendrochronology please join us on 25 Nov:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dating-anc...
Well done to Ann. As ever, I find myself as a runner-up. Not a bad effort for an archaeologist who somehow got nominated for a folklore award 😁
We are delighted to announce that the winner of The Katharine Briggs Award 2025 is Ann Schmiesing, for her book ‘The Brothers Grimm: A Biography,’ published by Yale University Press. Congratulations!
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November 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Well done to Ann. As ever, I find myself as a runner-up. Not a bad effort for an archaeologist who somehow got nominated for a folklore award 😁
My north Wales hotel offers tremendous sea views...
November 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
My north Wales hotel offers tremendous sea views...
'And tomorrow brings another train
Another young brave steals away
But you're the one I remember
From these valleys of green and the grey'
Another young brave steals away
But you're the one I remember
From these valleys of green and the grey'
November 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
'And tomorrow brings another train
Another young brave steals away
But you're the one I remember
From these valleys of green and the grey'
Another young brave steals away
But you're the one I remember
From these valleys of green and the grey'
Spotted Richard III Society repeating the myth that rude carvings in churches were put there by unpaid masons. Instead they relate to a form of spirituality called negative mysticism: achieving salvation by resistance to temptation. More here:
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/2022/09/26/m...
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/2022/09/26/m...
November 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Spotted Richard III Society repeating the myth that rude carvings in churches were put there by unpaid masons. Instead they relate to a form of spirituality called negative mysticism: achieving salvation by resistance to temptation. More here:
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/2022/09/26/m...
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/2022/09/26/m...