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Neal Mason
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Archaeologist. Prehistory. Cats. The Villa. Campervan travels. Books.
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The algorithms are making it a lot harder to spread the word about these online talks. Although numbers are still reasonable, it would be a great help if folk were able to give the 30 December event a quick share 🙂

Booking available here:
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December 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Thornborough Archaeology Group 2026 Calendar now available to order. All proceeds will help fund our exciting programme of community research & activities in 2026! The land of spectacular Neolithic henges, North Yorkshire England. Pls re-post too! thornboroughag.org/2025/12/04/t...
If you are still looking for the perfect gift that celebrates our amazing local heritage, this is it. The 2026 Calendar includes stunning images of the Thornborough henges, TAG’s fieldwork, and local finds. Each purchase will go towards funding our community-based programme of research and educational events.
December 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Photo from June this year of Kenmare Bronze Age stone circle, County Kerry. #standingstonesunday
October 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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We just did the southern half of the Wild Atlantic Way. Just a few of the highlights of Ireland’s incredible prehistory.
June 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Always love a visit to Badbury Rings when I’m in Dorset. BA barrows, massive hill fort and Roman road!
June 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Finally got round to visiting Denny Abbey, Cambs. I didn’t know about the Templar connection before my visit.
Slightly spooky priest and Templar at Denny Abbey, Cambs. Ceiling of the farmhouse and former church of Denny Abbey. Former door to the church at Denny Abbey. Benedictine column on the right, Templar column on the left
May 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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To celebrate reaching 6000 followers, I am going to give away a free copy of my book The Road to Mons Graupius, which charts my journey along a Roman road through Scotland! To enter, follow me, then like and repost this post. I will choose a winner at random on Friday 16th May... #RomanSiteSaturday
My hand holding a copy of my book, the Road to Mons Graupius
May 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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The UK Government promised a planning system that works for people & nature.

But as it stands, this Bill risks fast-tracking nature’s destruction.

We’ve joined others calling for urgent change.

Nature mustn't be written out of our future. 🚨
A screenshot from The Guardian with the headline: “Planning bill ‘throws environmental protection to the wind’, say UK nature chiefs.” The subheading warns the proposals could push species towards extinction and lead to irreversible habitat loss. Below, a photo shows a wide view of the English countryside in autumn, with green fields, scattered trees in golden tones, and wooded hills in the distance - representing the kind of landscapes at risk.
April 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Sunrise over Aldeburgh beach
April 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Fen eval, pylons and deer.
March 23, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Right now, the UK Government is considering cuts to the nature-friendly farming budget – the biggest pot of funding for nature.

Here’s why that would be a disaster for farmers, food security, and wildlife.

A thread. 🧵👇
A tinted portrait of Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor, is overlaid with bold white text reading: "Is Rachel Reeves about to defund nature?" Below, lime-green text warns that the UK Government might be cutting the farming budget, which would be disastrous for both farmers and nature.
February 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM