Dr Dot Boughton
@metadot.bsky.social
Finds & Archives Project Officer @ Greenlane Archaeology Ltd in Ulverston, Cumbria.
Loves small finds, cats, archiving and archives.... And databases/metadata😄
Loves small finds, cats, archiving and archives.... And databases/metadata😄
Have been dabbling in making glass mosaics. First attempt was my tortoiseshell, Furnace. Thanks for suggesting this crafty activity @lucyh24.bsky.social !
May 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Have been dabbling in making glass mosaics. First attempt was my tortoiseshell, Furnace. Thanks for suggesting this crafty activity @lucyh24.bsky.social !
At Greenlane Archaeology Ltd we also have a bookshop- mainly archaeology and history but also lots of local volumes, nature, gardens etc. Have a look at the catalogue on the website: www.greenlanearchaeology.co.uk/bookshop/
Get in touch if you find anything of interest!
Get in touch if you find anything of interest!
May 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
At Greenlane Archaeology Ltd we also have a bookshop- mainly archaeology and history but also lots of local volumes, nature, gardens etc. Have a look at the catalogue on the website: www.greenlanearchaeology.co.uk/bookshop/
Get in touch if you find anything of interest!
Get in touch if you find anything of interest!
Should spend more time on here. Work is just keeping me mega busy! Don't know what's going on but definitely not complaining! Got lots of new books in and sample processing to do!
Hello Bluesky!
Hello Bluesky!
May 30, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Should spend more time on here. Work is just keeping me mega busy! Don't know what's going on but definitely not complaining! Got lots of new books in and sample processing to do!
Hello Bluesky!
Hello Bluesky!
#Adventkalender Door 6: this is another find from our Millom Community Dig in the summer: a cap(?) badge with a boar's head left above a banner with the motto VIX EA NOSTRA VOCO (lat. "I scarcely call these things our own"). If anyone can shed any light on this, or give us a date we'd appreciate it!
December 6, 2024 at 6:15 PM
#Adventkalender Door 6: this is another find from our Millom Community Dig in the summer: a cap(?) badge with a boar's head left above a banner with the motto VIX EA NOSTRA VOCO (lat. "I scarcely call these things our own"). If anyone can shed any light on this, or give us a date we'd appreciate it!
Happy St Nikolaus Day!
December 6, 2024 at 6:48 AM
Happy St Nikolaus Day!
Also, my boss gets kudos today for his very awesome Adventkalender!
December 5, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Also, my boss gets kudos today for his very awesome Adventkalender!
#Adventkalender Door 5: Greenlane Archaeology supported Millom & District History Society last summer, excavating summer trenches near Millom Castle and Holy Trinity Church. We found some medieval 12h-14thC objects like this stirrup shaped strap fitting which came out in almost mint condition!!
December 5, 2024 at 9:40 AM
#Adventkalender Door 5: Greenlane Archaeology supported Millom & District History Society last summer, excavating summer trenches near Millom Castle and Holy Trinity Church. We found some medieval 12h-14thC objects like this stirrup shaped strap fitting which came out in almost mint condition!!
Found another fragment of the same plate- the complete pattern is that sort of thing: a pagoda on an island with shrubbery. I really like it!
December 4, 2024 at 10:55 AM
Found another fragment of the same plate- the complete pattern is that sort of thing: a pagoda on an island with shrubbery. I really like it!
#Adventkalender Door 4: in the last couple of years I was also introduced to underglaze blue painted earthenwares/tin glazed earthenwares, dating from late 18th-early 19th C. I love the painted Chinese pagoda patterns, definitely prefer them to transfer prints! This lovely sherd is from Lancaster.
December 4, 2024 at 10:39 AM
#Adventkalender Door 4: in the last couple of years I was also introduced to underglaze blue painted earthenwares/tin glazed earthenwares, dating from late 18th-early 19th C. I love the painted Chinese pagoda patterns, definitely prefer them to transfer prints! This lovely sherd is from Lancaster.
Smoke and Furnace send get well soon wishes to Work x
December 3, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Smoke and Furnace send get well soon wishes to Work x
#Adventkalender Door 3: Delftware. Over the last 2 1/2 I developed a soft spot for post medieval pottery, especially locally Delftware. There was a big Pothouse at the Quay in Lancaster (1754-c1786) and we found some of their products at a site near Watery Lane, Lancaster.
December 3, 2024 at 9:11 AM
#Adventkalender Door 3: Delftware. Over the last 2 1/2 I developed a soft spot for post medieval pottery, especially locally Delftware. There was a big Pothouse at the Quay in Lancaster (1754-c1786) and we found some of their products at a site near Watery Lane, Lancaster.
#Adventkalender Door 2 I always enjoyed working on local Late Bronze Age hoards like this one from Scotforth near Lancaster, Lancashire. Found by a metal detectorist and reported via @findsorguk.bsky.social it is now in Lancaster City Museum! The two harness rings have parallels in Scotland.
December 2, 2024 at 7:45 AM
#Adventkalender Door 2 I always enjoyed working on local Late Bronze Age hoards like this one from Scotforth near Lancaster, Lancashire. Found by a metal detectorist and reported via @findsorguk.bsky.social it is now in Lancaster City Museum! The two harness rings have parallels in Scotland.
#Adventkalender Door 1 - not strictly speaking current work but probably what most people know me for best for - Early Iron Age socketed axes, this one from Llyn Fawr, Glamorgan, Wales! I was lucky enough to work on the axes from this famous hoard for my PhD:-)
December 2, 2024 at 7:30 AM
#Adventkalender Door 1 - not strictly speaking current work but probably what most people know me for best for - Early Iron Age socketed axes, this one from Llyn Fawr, Glamorgan, Wales! I was lucky enough to work on the axes from this famous hoard for my PhD:-)
More finds washing and dry brushing this morning- have developed soft spot for stoneware, not sure why! Maybe because it's quite tactile and the glasses are so pretty? Or maybe it's just me 😂😂🤔 🤔
November 27, 2024 at 10:09 AM
More finds washing and dry brushing this morning- have developed soft spot for stoneware, not sure why! Maybe because it's quite tactile and the glasses are so pretty? Or maybe it's just me 😂😂🤔 🤔
Current state of mind. 🥱🥱
November 26, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Current state of mind. 🥱🥱
Found this in the shop today- the middle bit is a (extremely piercing!!) whistle but I had to Google what the whole thing is- would have known? Hint: there's a small number 12 between the prongs on the right; on the left side is a hinge.
November 26, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Found this in the shop today- the middle bit is a (extremely piercing!!) whistle but I had to Google what the whole thing is- would have known? Hint: there's a small number 12 between the prongs on the right; on the left side is a hinge.
Fortune and glory, kid. Fortune and glory.
November 26, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Fortune and glory, kid. Fortune and glory.
I just found out that my company, Greenlane Archaeology, did a Heritage Statement for 60 Berry St in Liverpool that had a Banksy rat on the facade!!! Wow! It's been taken off and sold sadly but what a cool building to work on! Have archived the project archive with Liverpool Archives today 😊
November 25, 2024 at 3:46 PM
I just found out that my company, Greenlane Archaeology, did a Heritage Statement for 60 Berry St in Liverpool that had a Banksy rat on the facade!!! Wow! It's been taken off and sold sadly but what a cool building to work on! Have archived the project archive with Liverpool Archives today 😊
Archiving!!! Yay!!!
November 25, 2024 at 9:46 AM
Archiving!!! Yay!!!
Next challenge thanks to @lucyh24.bsky.social 😊
Can you tell I love Lego? There's archaeology stuff from tomorrow when I'm back at work 😁
Can you tell I love Lego? There's archaeology stuff from tomorrow when I'm back at work 😁
November 24, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Next challenge thanks to @lucyh24.bsky.social 😊
Can you tell I love Lego? There's archaeology stuff from tomorrow when I'm back at work 😁
Can you tell I love Lego? There's archaeology stuff from tomorrow when I'm back at work 😁
A day well spent!
November 24, 2024 at 10:24 AM
A day well spent!
Archeological/historical lunch courtesy of @wendreda.bsky.social
November 23, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Archeological/historical lunch courtesy of @wendreda.bsky.social
Love that LEGO now comes in paper bags! That's my weekend escaping Bert sorted!
November 23, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Love that LEGO now comes in paper bags! That's my weekend escaping Bert sorted!
Teenage son is camping near Huddersfield this weekend for some Explorer award- this was the sight out of the tent this morning:
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November 23, 2024 at 8:54 AM
Teenage son is camping near Huddersfield this weekend for some Explorer award- this was the sight out of the tent this morning:
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