Therron Welstead
@therronwelstead.bsky.social
A castle botherer, church crawler, and general history nerd.
I have a joke about Aethelred, but I don't think you are ready for it.
October 24, 2024 at 6:54 AM
I have a joke about Aethelred, but I don't think you are ready for it.
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October 20, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Can i be added to the new list please.
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October 19, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Can i be added to the new list please.
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Traditionally, the monument is said to have belonged to Owen - who was elected King of Cumberland in AD 920 and died in AD 975. There are several legends built up around these stones, including one that they mark the grave of a boar hunter. 3/3
October 15, 2024 at 7:33 AM
Traditionally, the monument is said to have belonged to Owen - who was elected King of Cumberland in AD 920 and died in AD 975. There are several legends built up around these stones, including one that they mark the grave of a boar hunter. 3/3
The Hogback stones (each around 2m in length), as well as the cross shafts, are now heavily worn in places. Originally, each one would have had a different design. The images are sketches by WG Collingwood in 1821. 2/3
October 15, 2024 at 7:30 AM
The Hogback stones (each around 2m in length), as well as the cross shafts, are now heavily worn in places. Originally, each one would have had a different design. The images are sketches by WG Collingwood in 1821. 2/3
Which scenario won?
October 15, 2024 at 7:16 AM
Which scenario won?
King Arthur’s Round Table got its name due to a revival of legends associated with King Arthur in C17. Excavations in 1937 found evidence of 2 standing stones at one of the entrances. A long shallow trench was also found near the centre of the platform: possibly where cremations took place. 2/2
October 14, 2024 at 8:01 AM
King Arthur’s Round Table got its name due to a revival of legends associated with King Arthur in C17. Excavations in 1937 found evidence of 2 standing stones at one of the entrances. A long shallow trench was also found near the centre of the platform: possibly where cremations took place. 2/2
Mayburgh Henge is of an unusual design due its large enclosing bank and lack of a surrounding ditch. The bank which stands up to 7.3m in height is largely made of river pebbles stones, probably from the nearby River Eamont. The bank encloses a flat area of near perfect circle of 90m in diameter. 2/2
October 13, 2024 at 8:49 AM
Mayburgh Henge is of an unusual design due its large enclosing bank and lack of a surrounding ditch. The bank which stands up to 7.3m in height is largely made of river pebbles stones, probably from the nearby River Eamont. The bank encloses a flat area of near perfect circle of 90m in diameter. 2/2
When I visited, I had a REALLY short amount of time to explore the church and since found out about several other features that I missed such as a Roman inscribed stone which was used as a millstone and a piscina with an unusual basket work back. Only one thing for it… a return visit somewhen. 6/6
October 12, 2024 at 7:16 AM
When I visited, I had a REALLY short amount of time to explore the church and since found out about several other features that I missed such as a Roman inscribed stone which was used as a millstone and a piscina with an unusual basket work back. Only one thing for it… a return visit somewhen. 6/6
In grounds of the castle (which itself was built with a Roman fort), a large 3rd century slab was found. The slab is now housed within the church. Adjacent to it is a Roman Altar which was reused as a gravestone with Charles Capsley engraved into it. #romansitesaturday 5/6
October 12, 2024 at 7:14 AM
In grounds of the castle (which itself was built with a Roman fort), a large 3rd century slab was found. The slab is now housed within the church. Adjacent to it is a Roman Altar which was reused as a gravestone with Charles Capsley engraved into it. #romansitesaturday 5/6
Nearby there is another C12 font with a zigzag decoration. This font stand on the shaft which probably originally belonged to the C13 font. It has been argued that the separation of bowl and base occurred when the church was ransacked during one of the Scottish raids. 4/6
October 12, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Nearby there is another C12 font with a zigzag decoration. This font stand on the shaft which probably originally belonged to the C13 font. It has been argued that the separation of bowl and base occurred when the church was ransacked during one of the Scottish raids. 4/6
Within the church are several examples of change and reuse. This includes a C13 font bowl decorated with bands of leaf work. This stands on a part of a Roman altar, this part itself was reused as a C17 gravestone before becoming part of the font. 3/6
October 12, 2024 at 7:09 AM
Within the church are several examples of change and reuse. This includes a C13 font bowl decorated with bands of leaf work. This stands on a part of a Roman altar, this part itself was reused as a C17 gravestone before becoming part of the font. 3/6
The rather worn crucifixion scene on that greets you as you enter the c.1404 south porch is an indication of many features to keep your eyes out for within the church. 2/6
October 12, 2024 at 7:08 AM
The rather worn crucifixion scene on that greets you as you enter the c.1404 south porch is an indication of many features to keep your eyes out for within the church. 2/6