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Dr Toby Driver @drtobydriver.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

#HillfortsWednesday High up on the mighty Ysgyryd fawr/Skirrid ridge hillfort yesterday with @archaedelle.bsky.social & Kate Churchill 🤩 The long ridge-top hillfort has remnants of surviving gateway stonework & commands unparalleled views across the hills & valleys of Monmouthshire 📷 My own

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Had a lovely day visiting sites in Monmouthshire with @drtobydriver.bsky.social and @churchillarch.bsky.social Our 1st stop was prompted by an interesting artefact reported to PAS Cymru, and the 2nd was Ysgyryd Fawr to check out the Iron Age earthworks still visible along the trail 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #archaeology

Selfie with me to the left wearing a black PAS Cymru fleece and ball cap, Toby to the right wearing a red Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Wales hoodie. We are smiling in front of a murky pool.

Photo of the hillfort from a higher vantage point on a stone outcrop, looking down the slope with Toby and Katie to the left. Rolling green hills and cloudy skies in the background.

Photo of sun beams through the clouds illuminating the town of Abergavenny in the distance.

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Ahhh I love it!!! Bovril is so much cuter in colour 🤩 so creative!

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Dr Toby Driver @drtobydriver.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

How did prehistoric cultures perceive remarkable natural stones in the landscape? I came across this incredible perched glacial erratic nr Cregennan Lakes yesterday in upland Gwynedd which closely resembles some regional Neolithic tombs 🧐 One for #TombTuesday 📷 My own

A person standing alongside an enormous propped boulder

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The Prehistoric Society @prehistoricsociety.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We also have more details on the Bulford pit alignment in Wiltshire, and articles on Butser, anthropomorphic figurines, Linear B Tablets, cartoons, etc etc!! So much to read... and all FREE! Enjoy! 2/3

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The Prehistoric Society @prehistoricsociety.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

"‘Kerry Cow’ bones revealed as ancient bear remains, challenging long-held theory on farming’s arrival in Ireland & Great Britain" In an *EXCLUSIVE* article for PAST 113, we hear from UCD team carrying out analysis on Ferriter's Cave. www.prehistoricsociety.org/publications... 1/3 #Archaeology

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PAST 113 - Summer 2026 | The Prehistoric Society

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

It appears I am unable to message you on here, would you mind sending me an email - Adelle.Bricking@museumwales.ac.uk I’ll tell you more about what we’re looking for and provide an address to send the samples to if you’re willing! Thanks so much!

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Hi John! It seems I’m unable to message you here so could you please email me - Adelle.Bricking@museumwales.ac.uk If you can drop me an email I’ll give some more info and an address to send the hair to, if you’re willing!

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Hi David!! Could you please email me - Adelle.Bricking@museumwales.ac.uk We’d love some furry samples from Peanuts! If you can drop me an email I’ll give some more info and an address to send the hair to if you’re willing!

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Fur mostly but some mane/tail hair could be useful too. But primarily body hair/fur - the finer the fibres the better

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I like doing it this way because citizen science is fun, working with pony owners means they can consent directly, and vets are busy as it is without having to liaise between me and pony owners to gather details, but thanks!

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

There are some hair fibres in a Late Iron Age (c. 1st century BC-early 1st century AD) copper alloy artefact. The corroding metal created an antimicrobial environment and kind of concreted the hairs onto it 🥹

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I actually speak fluent horse so I could ask him directly

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

That would be so helpful, thank you! I’ll message you in the next few days!!

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Late Iron Age! (1st century BC-early 1st century AD)

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Omg hi Exmoor National Park!! Did you message me or send an email? I just want to make sure I didn’t miss it!!

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

1. I would die for Peanuts 2. He will do, send me his body hair (One of the stranger comments I’ve ever typed on the internet but I mean it, I’ll message you! 😂)

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

My tiny newbuild townhouse garden could never

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

It definitely makes the hairs longer and the Shetland I looked after that had Cushing’s had a distinctly wiry overcoat which, according to his owner, he hadn’t had prior to the Cushing’s - all anecdotal of course, so I’m looking forward to measuring some actual specimens!!

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Hahahaha as long as the mail contains samples of pony fur I’ll be a happy gal ❤️😂

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Omg that’s so cool I LOVE Mammoth Cave!!! I’m from NKY, spent my summers at Lake Cumberland and we often made detours to visit Mammoth Cave National Park ☺️

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Thank you my fellow horse girl! I appreciate you!

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Clippings would be just fine! I know it’s late for winter undercoat coat samples but some may still be blowing out their winter coat and if so, a mix would perfect!

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I used to care for a very ornery Shetland pony with Cushing’s, including attempting to shave his overgrown fur in the summertime…he remained furry and I would just hose him down as a compromise 😅😂

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Oh thank you so much Linda, I’ll message you!

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I too have spent a lot of time covered in a thick layer of horse sweat and fur lol I grew up with horses and had them until my heart horse passed away 4 years ago. I was thinking foals will have different diameter hairs than adults, and conditions like Cushings will also impact the hair

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I do indeed, I grew up with horses in a very seasonal place (Kentucky, USA) - my boy was a furry beast every winter and sleek as anything come summer! ❤️

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

That would be amazing John! I’ll message you!

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Yes I’m hoping to collect specimens from different animals and breeds! I know age can also be a factor ☺️

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I haven’t, it’s only something we thought of today! I’ll definitely contact them thank you so much! We only need a small sample of undercoat to measure the diameters of the individual hairs!

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

An unusual request in the name of archaeological science: Would anyone happen to have a Shetland or Exmoor pony that wouldn’t mind sending some fur samples to me? We’re trying to compare a potentially preserved fur specimen but there’s (perhaps unsurprisingly) few sources on fur fibre diameters!

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

I could have spent all day in the museum!

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The Prehistoric Society @prehistoricsociety.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Europa 2026, in honour of Prof. Penny Spikins, York Univ & online, Sat 6th June! Tickets £20-£40 Speakers: Richard Wilson, Robert Ashby, Jenni French, Chris Stringer, Matt Pope, Sylvia Bello, Professor Penny Spikins Details & booking: #Archaeology 🏺 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/europa-202...

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Europa 2026: What can we learn from Neanderthals?

The Prehistoric Society Europa Conference 2026

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Thanks for the capturing the moment I stood in a hypocaust @bristolboy99.bsky.social and Linda!!

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

I finally did it I finally stood in a hypocaust!!! 📍 Lydney Park, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire @durotrigesdig.bsky.social

A photo of me standing in the foundations of a Roman bath house at Lydney Park. I am in the hypocaust with my arms up.

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

📣 Call for Papers: Europa 2026❗️ @prehistoricsociety.bsky.social 🧐 Theme: What can we learn from Neanderthals? 📍 Location: University of York 🗓️ Date: Saturday 6 June 🚨 Abstract deadline: Sunday 5 April We’d love to highlight ECR research! Please share with any Neanderthal fans in your networks!

PDF of the Call for Papers for the Prehistoric Society’s Europa conference in honour of Professor Penny Spikins at the University of York on 6 June. The theme is “What can we learn from Neanderthals?” Abstract submission date 5 April. Email abstracts to Meetings@PrehistoricSociety.org

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Dr Toby Driver @drtobydriver.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Huge news for Ceredigion & west Wales. Imperial #Roman lead mines on Cardigan Bay were under the control of Domitian by AD 87 as confirmed by the discovery of these lead pigs Only the 5th & 6th ingots ever found in Wales 😮 www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

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Metal detectorists find 2,000-year-old treasure in field

The find - the first of its kind in west Wales - is incredibly rare and has been described as one of 'historical significance'

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Kevin Wilbraham @kpw1453.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

6th century mosaic of a child playing chariot racing from the Great Palace at Constantinople. Pushing wheels on sticks represents the chariot and four horses. Part of the collections at the Great Palace Mosaic Museum in Istanbul. 📸 My own. #MosaicMonday

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Ahhh well it’s a lovely made up thing! Thanks for checking sweet friend ❤️

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Dr. Adelle Bricking 🌼 @archaedelle.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Is the figure based on a figurine or anything?? We had a little head terminal thingy that was in for recording yonks ago and we couldn’t find a parallel for circular eyes (they tend to be lenticular in the south, anyway), rectangular nose and straight grooved hair that looked like a bowl cut 🧐

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Duncan Mackay @theduncanmackay.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Beautiful line drawing of a Scottish gold torc (Netherurd, @tessmachling.bsky.social ??) by Keith Henderson in Piggott’s 1958 Scotland Before History (thanks to @gjmichaelson.bsky.social for reminding me of this book!) #FindsFriday

Black and white line illustration of a wide eyed figurine wearing a grotesque style gold torc.

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Jon Hawke @archaeohawke.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

#HillfortsWednesday Pen-y-crug is a large, oval, multivallate #hillfort which encloses the summit of a prominent, isolated hill about 2km north-west of the confluence of the rivers Usk and Honddu at #Brecon #Wales 📸 @drtobydriver.bsky.social #Archaeology #History #Cymru

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Durotriges Dig @durotrigesdig.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Some Iron Age ramparty goodness from Abbotsbury Castle hillfort, high above the villages of West #Dorset Here looking NW along the coast to West Bay and Bridport and SW along Chesil Beach to Weymouth and Portland We love it here 📷 Feb 2023 Happy #HillfortsWednesday !

The grass covered ramparts of an Iron Age hillfort looking out at the sea and sky

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