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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 18h
#OnThisDay: The reign of Eadgar, known as Edgar the Peaceful, began on 1 October 959. He's pictured here on the frontispiece of the Winchester New Minster Charter, offering the Charter up to Christ (Image: British Library, MS Cott. Vesp A. VIII, folio 2, verso, S 745, Public Domain via Wiki Commons)
Medieval illuminated manuscript page showing Christ enthroned, supported by two angels on each side. Below him stands Eadgar, wearing a crown, red tunic, and blue cloak. He holds his hands up towards Christ, a small book in his left hand. He is flanked by the Virgin Mary to his left, in green robes and a red hood, and St Peter to his right, in gold robes and a blue cloak. Both have gold haloes.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#OnThisDay: The reign of Henry IV began on 30 September 1399, after he overthrew and imprisoned Richard II. This painting depicts Henry's Coronation and comes from Jean Froissart's "Chroniques, Vol. IV, part 2". (Image: British Library Harley MS 1319 f.57r, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons).
Medieval manuscript painting of a coronation scene. Henry the Fourth sits on a throne beneath a red canopy, with the quartered arms of England behind him. He wears a gold robe and crown and holds a sceptre in his left hand. Four clergymen stand symmetrically around the throne, two on each side. The pair closest to him wear bishop’s mitres and each raises a hand in blessing.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#OnThisDay: The Bootham Hoard was discovered on 29 September 1953, in Bootham School. It comprised a bronze vessel containing 839 English silver pennies like the one pictured here, 16 Irish coins, 40 Scottish coins & 12 continental coins. Image: York Museums Trust CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Photograph of the obverse of a silver penny showing a crowned man’s portrait in the centre, with lettering running around the edge of the coin.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#OnThisDay: On 28 September 1066 William, Duke of Normandy, landed his invasion fleet in Pevensey, Sussex, setting the scene for the Norman Conquest of England. Pictured are scenes 38 and 39 from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting his crossing and landing (Image: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons).
Composite image of three sections from the Bayeux Tapestry. The top panel shows men on horseback riding toward two ships filled with soldiers preparing to sail. The middle panel depicts four ships travelling across the water. The bottom panel shows men and horses being unloaded on shore. Latin text runs along the top of each panel.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#OnThisDay: The Battle of Stamford Bridge took place on 25 September 1066. English armies under the command of Harold Godwinson defeated an invading Norwegian force led by Harald Hadrada. Harold's victory was short-lived as just three days later, Norman forces landed in Sussex.
Medieval manuscript painting of a chaotic battlefield. At the centre, two mounted knights in mail armour fight: one, wearing a crown and a red tunic, raises a battle axe, while the other, in a blue tunic and full-face helmet, strikes him with a lance. Around them, soldiers in mail armour clash in a dense melee with longswords.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Are you interested in the archaeology of early medieval Wales? Then check out the EMWARG 2026 Colloquium, taking place in Wrexham. Find out more here: medievalarchaeology.co.uk/emwarg-collo...
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The Society for Medieval Archaeology | EMWARG Colloquium 2026 – Booking Now Open!
The Society for Medieval Archaeology was established to study evidence of the past, whether standing buildings, landscapes, buried remains or artefacts in museums.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#OnThisDay: Norwich Cathedral was first consecrated on 24 September 1101. Construction began in 1096 under Bishop Herbert de Losinga and the cathedral retains much of its Norman architecture. (Image: JackPeasePhotography via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 2.0).
Photograph of Norwich Cathedral on a bright day. Dark grey pitched roofs contrast with the pale stone of the cathedral walls. The tall, pointed spire rises dramatically above the rest of the building.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Medieval news time! Here are two stories you might have missed. First, archaeologists find medieval wall under Chester Crown Court: tinyurl.com/socmedarch133 And a rare runestone has been found in the Faroe Islands: tinyurl.com/socmedarch134
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Archaeologist stunned to find remains of medieval castle hidden in dingy corridor
Researchers say Chester Castle defences have survived hundreds of years hidden inside newer construction
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#OnThisDay: Edward II died on 21 September 1327. By this time, he was no longer king of England having been made to abdicate in favour of his son. He died in Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire, though the circumstances of his death are unclear. (Image: Tilman2007 via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0).
Close-up of the white marble tomb effigy of Edward II, showing his head, shoulders, and upper torso. He appears as a young bearded man with chin-length hair and a crown, lying with his head on a carved pillow supported by a kneeling winged cherub.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#OnThisDay: Salisbury Cathedral was consecrated on 20 September 1258. The original cathedral for Salisbury was located in Old Sarum but a decision to move it was taken in the late 12th century. (Image: Antony McCallum of WyrdLight.com via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0).
Photograph of Salisbury Cathedral on a bright day. Dark grey pitched roofs contrast with the honey-coloured stone of the cathedral walls. The tall, pointed spire rises dramatically above the rest of the building.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#OnThisDay: The Battle of Fulford took place on 20 September 1066. This image by Matthew Paris shows the arrival of King Harald of Norway, traditionally associated with the Battle of Fulford (Image: Cambridge University Library, MS Ee.3.59, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons).
Crowned knights in patterned green surcoats leading a seaborne landing and melee as soldiers stream down a gangplank from a ship while mounted warriors clash with defenders on the shoreline, shields and banners displaying heraldic devices.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
And that’s a wrap on the SMA 2026 Conference! 🎬A massive thank you to our hosts at the University of York and the Centre for Medieval Studies, the incredible team at the Guildhall, all of our brilliant speakers, and everyone who joined us today. Have a safe journey home, everyone! 🚂 #SMAConf2026
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The final treat of the day, our keynote speaker Professor Meggen Gondek, IHQ Head of RICHeS, a connected national infrastructure network that brings together specialist facilities, collections, research data and expertise. @heritagescience_dataservice
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
We are delighted to announce our 2026 dissertation prize winners. Presented by our President, Sarah Semple, these awards celebrate outstanding research and the incredible future talent in our field. Well deserved all! 👏🌟
Poster for session four at the Society for Medieval Archaeology Conference 2026.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Welcome back from lunch! Session 3 is underway, taking a deep dive into bioarchaeology, medieval foodways, and childhood isotope analysis across Europe. In this session we have talks from Samantha Jones and colleagues, Sam Leggett, Michelle Alexander and colleagues, and Lucy Koster.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Time for Session 2! We are shifting our focus to material science and architecture, exploring everything from Stafford Ware to the structural timbers of Salisbury Cathedral. In this session we have talks from Gareth Perry and Dawn Hadley, Yannick Signer, and Kutsi Akcicek. @danelawdawn.bsky.social
Poster for session two at the Society for Medieval Archaeology Conference 2026.Graphic for a talk by Gareth Perry and Dawn Hadley titled "New insights into old problems: Archaeometric analysis of Stafford Ware."Graphic for a talk by Yannick Signer titled "New tools for old pots: Using archaeometric methods to reconstruct and recontextualise the development of pottery production in medieval Yorkshire."Graphic for a talk by Kutsi Akcicek titled "Multi-technique dendrochronological and archaeometallurgical investigation of timber and ironwork at Salisbury Cathedral."
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
We are diving straight into Session 1! This morning is all about data, chronologies, and radiocarbon dating. In this session we have talks from Julian Richards, Emma Brownlee, and Aleks McClain and Gerard Barret @juliandrichards.bsky.social
Poster for session one at the Society for Medieval Archaeology Conference 2026.Graphic for a talk by Julian Richards titled "Introducing the Heritage Science Data Service."Graphic for a talk by Emma Brownlee for a talk titled "Wiggle-matching people: Towards a generational chronology in medieval cemeteries."Graphic for a talk by Aleks McClain and Gerard Barret titled "Radiocarbon dating lime mortar in medieval English churches."
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We have arrived in scenic York! The stage is set at the historic Guildhall for the SMA 2026 Conference tomorrow. We can't wait to welcome everyone for a full day of cutting-edge heritage science and medieval archaeology. Safe travels if you're on your way today (or indeed tomorrow). 🚂 #SMAConf2026
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Medieval news time! First, 1000 year old Scandinavian-style houses discovered in Wolin, Poland: tinyurl.com/socmedarch131 . And medieval abbey ruins to be protected thanks to a generous grant: tinyurl.com/socmedarch132
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1,000-Year-Old Scandinavian-Style Houses Discovered in Poland’s Viking-Age Wolin | Arkeonews
Archaeologists in Poland have uncovered 1,000-year-old Scandinavian-style houses in Wolin, a major Viking Age trading port linked to
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
#OnThisDay: Hildegard of Bingen died on 17 September 1179. She was a German Benedictine abbess, visionary, composer, and polymath. Renowned for her theological writings, sacred music, and pioneering work in natural science and medicine, she remains a profound figure in medieval history.
Medieval manuscript painting of Hildegard wearing black nun’s robes, seated beneath a small porch or canopy. Red, flame‑like tendrils descend onto her head to depict her receiving a vision. Beside her stands a man in a brown monk’s habit, writing as she dictates.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
#OnThisDay: The Bossall-Flaxton Hoard was discovered on 14 September 1807. It was a Viking period hoard of coins, hacksilver and jewellery such as the armlet pictured. (Image: York Museums Trust via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0).
Close‑up photograph of a silver arm‑ring decorated with punched motifs. A central band runs around the ring; the band itself is defined by punched borders, while the small pellet‑like bumps within it are raised. On either side of this band are punched designs made from three dots arranged in tiny triangular patterns. The ring has a C‑shaped cross‑section, giving it a slightly curved, open profile.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
It's medieval news time! First, a new study examines the role of wooden casks in building Europe’s medieval trade network: tinyurl.com/socmedarch128 Then, the The worlds of football and medieval history collide – not a recent story but a nice one to revisit: tinyurl.com/socmedarch130
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Medieval wooden casks helped build Europe's trade networks, study finds | Archaeology News Online Magazine
Study finds medieval wooden casks helped build Europe's trade networks and reveal how goods moved between 1300 and 1800.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
For everyone heading to our conference next week, details of the full schedule for the day are now on our website: medievalarchaeology.co.uk/events/confe... We look forward to welcoming you to York next week!
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
#OnThisDay: The Battle of Stirling Bridge took place on 11 September 1297. The armies of Andrew Moray and William Wallace defeated the English forces of Edward I near Stirling. Pictured is the present-day Stirling Bridge (Image: Davidmeisner via Wikimedia Commons CC0).
Photograph of a stone bridge with four rounded arches spanning a wide river on a bright day. The calm water reflects the arches and the underside of the bridge, creating a near‑mirror image.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
#OnThisDay: William I died on 9 September 1087 while leading a campaign in northern France. He is buried in front of the high altar in the Abbaye-aux-Hommes, Caen (pictured). (Image: Supercarwaar via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0).
Photograph of the chancel in the Abbaye‑aux‑Hommes, taken from a position where the high altar sits ahead and slightly to the left. A vaulted stone ceiling rises above round supporting columns, and the floor is patterned with black, red, and white marble in a lattice design. The high altar is a polished white‑marble block set on three red‑marble steps, with two red‑marble inlaid panels flanking a central gold panel. On top stands a large gilded altarpiece featuring kneeling angels at each end and cherubs lifting a crucifix in the centre. In front of the altar, set into the floor, lies a red‑marble tomb topped with an engraved white‑marble slab.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
📢 Calling all students and early career researchers! The Call for Papers for our annual Student Colloquium is now open! If you would like to present your research in a welcoming and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you! 🔗 Full details here: medievalarchaeology.co.uk/events/2100-2/
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Medieval news time! We're a bit late this week so we've thrown in an extra story! First, archaeologists digging in Tonsberg uncover a rare medieval ring: tinyurl.com/socmedarch125 Then, a medieval comb goes back on display at Jedburgh Abbey: tinyurl.com/socmedarch126
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Archaeologists Uncovered a Rare Medieval Ring—With Mystical Implications
The ring, made in part from deep-blue stone, was likely owned by a high-status woman during the Middle Ages.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🚨Registration closing soon!🚨 Have you got your tickets yet? Booking for our annual conference closes on FRIDAY. Join us at the Guildhall in York on 19th September for a day of talks and discovery on the theme of Heritage Science. 🔗 tinyurl.com/SMAConf2026
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
#OnThisDay: The first Battle of Mansurah ended on 28 August 1221. It was the final battle of the Fifth Crusade and saw the Crusaders heavily defeated by the Ayyubid forces of sultan Al-Kamil, forcing their departure from Egypt. Map shows Ayyubid empire (Public Domain via worldhistory.org).
Map showing the Ayyubid empire in red and Crusader‑controlled areas in green, with red territories covering Egypt, the Levant, and parts of Arabia, and smaller green enclaves along the eastern Mediterranean coast.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Some recent medieval news for you! First, archaeologists in Waterford are excavating what could be Ireland’s largest Viking building: tinyurl.com/socmedarch123 Then, Wareham’s Saxon sword is on display in an exhibition about treasured objects: tinyurl.com/socmedarch124
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In Waterford archaeologists are excavating what may be the largest Viking building found in Ireland
Archaeologists are excavating a Viking Age structure at Woodstown, Co. Waterford, which may prove to be the largest Viking building in Ireland.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
#OnThisDay: The Battle of Crécy took place on 26 August 1346. It was a major battle in the Hundred Years' War between France & England, & a victory for the English army of Edward III. Image of battle from Froissart's Chroniques. (Image: (BnF, FR 2643, fol. 165v, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons).
Medieval manuscript painting of two large armies facing each other in battle. On the left, the French forces gather beneath a dark blue standard decorated with gold fleur‑de‑lis. Most of the soldiers are mounted on horses, while in the foreground several foot soldiers wield crossbows. On the right, the English army masses under a quartered standard showing blue and gold fleur‑de‑lis and gold lions on red. Helmeted soldiers stretch back into the distance behind a line of mounted knights. In the foreground, English archers stand ready with longbows.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
#OnThisDay: The Battle of Manzikert took place on 26 August 1071, fought between the Byzantine and Seljuk empires. It was a decisive defeat for the Byzantine army. This image shows Alp Arslan humiliating Emperor Romanus IV. (Image: BnF, Français 232, folio 323, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons).
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
#OnThisDay: The remains of Richard III were discovered 25 August 2012. Pictured is the new tomb created for the "King in the Car Park" in Leicester Cathedral. (Image: Isananni via Wikimedia Commons CC BY SA 3.0).
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
#OnThisDay: The Battle of Cassel took place on 23 August 1328. It was a decisive victory for the French forces of Philip VI over Flemish rebels, securing French control over Flanders. (Image: Koninklijke Bibliotheek, KB, Den Haag, 72 A 25, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons).
Medieval manuscript painting of a cavalry battle. At the centre is a crowned man in plate armour, wearing a dark‑blue tunic patterned with gold fleur‑de‑lis. His horse is draped in a matching caparison, and trampled soldiers and fallen horses lie beneath its feet.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
#OnThisDay: William Wallace was executed on 23 August 1305. Following a trial at Westminster Hall, Wallace was stripped naked & dragged through the city at the heels of a horse to the Elms at Smithfield, where he was hung, drawn & quartered. (Image: Steve S-E-Cameron via Wiki Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0).
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
OnThisDay: Isabella of France died on 22 August 1358. This detail of an illustration from Froissart's Chroniques shows Isabella as Queen of England off to meet her brother Charles IV of France (image: Bibliothèque national de France fr. 2643, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons).
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
#OnThisDay: The Battle of Northallerton (the Battle of the Standard) took place on 22 August 1138. English forces led by William of Aumale repelled a Scottish army led by David I. Pictured is the monument to the battle (Image: The joy of all things via Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0).
Photograph of a pale stone obelisk set on a matching plinth. A bronze shield is fixed to the obelisk, engraved with a stylised flagpole carrying two standards. The plinth bears the inscription “Battle of the Standard AD 1138”.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Two recent medieval news stories! First, medieval timber buildings have been discovered during a dig in Loddington: tinyurl.com/socmedarch121 Then a massive Viking textile factory found near Aarhus, Denmark: tinyurl.com/socmedarch122
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Medieval buildings found in village dig
The items were found by archaeology students during a dig at the medieval village in Loddington.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
📢 Postdoc opportunity! This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated researcher to join Copenhagen's National Museum’s emerging centre for Viking Age Research, in a 2.5 year postdoctoral role funded by A.P. Møller.
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Two and a half-year Post.doc. position - ‘Bag Sejlet’ (‘Behind the sail’)
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated researcher to join the National Museum’s emerging centre for Viking Age Research, in a 2.5 ye
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
#OnThisDay: Genghis Khan died on 18 August 1227. The formidable ruler is pictured here advising his sons from his deathbed in the 15th‑century Livres des Merveilles (Image: Bibliothèque nationale de France, Français 2810, folio 144, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons).
Medieval manuscript painting of a bearded man lying in a large bed with pale pink covers. The bed sits partly inside a red‑and‑white patterned tent in a green landscape. Four people gather around him: on the near side, a small man in a yellow tunic with a pink tabard stands with his back to the viewer; on the far side stand two taller men in wide‑brimmed hats, one in a yellow tunic and one in red. At the foot of the bed is a woman in a white dress with long yellow sleeves, her belly swollen. The man in the bed hands arrows to each of them.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
📆 5 weeks to go! In just over a month we'll be opening our 2026 conference in the elegant surroundings of the Guildhall in York. Will you be joining us? 🎟️ There's still time to get your tickets! 🪙 Tickets from £20-£55 including lunch and refreshments 🔗 tinyurl.com/SMAConf2026
Logo for the SMA 26 conference in York showing a dark blue city skyline above a bridge with intertwined blue and gold wave ribbons, large "SMA 26" text, and the date "19th September 2026" with "York" beneath.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
More medieval news! First, a medieval village that vanished from the record 600 years ago has been rediscovered in a German field: tinyurl.com/socmedarch119
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Medieval Village Lost for Centuries Discovered Beneath German Farmland | Arkeonews
Archaeologists in Germany have rediscovered the lost medieval settlement of Echene near Borgentreich, revealing wooden houses, wells, pottery
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
#OnThisDay: The Battle of Dupplin Moor took place 12 August 1332. A significant conflict in the Second War of Scottish Independence, it was a decisive victory for the English-backed Edward Balliol's forces over the Scots. (Image: National Portrait Gallery, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons).
Black‑and‑white bust‑length engraving of Edward Balliol. He has chin‑length hair and a thin moustache that curls upward at the ends. He wears a brimless cloth hat and an ermine‑trimmed robe.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
#OnThisDay: The Battle of Maldon took place on 11 August 991. Byrhtnoth, Earl of Essex, led the English against a Viking invasion. Although it was an English defeat, Byrhtnoth is remembered as a great hero warrior. (Image: Oxyman via Wikimedia Commons CC BY 2.5).
Large bronze statue of a Saxon warrior on top of a tall plinth. He wears a helmet, a knee‑length tunic and braes. His left hand holds a round shield at his waist, while his right arm lifts a sword high above his head.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
#OnThisDay: The Treaty of Verdun was agreed on 10 August 843. The Carolingian Empire was divided between the 3 sons of Louis I - Lothair I, Louis II and Charles II - ending a year of negotiations.
Medieval manuscript painting showing a landscape divided into three sections by a branching river. Each section has its own castle. On the left, three young royals stand together, each wearing a crown; two are dressed in red robes and the third in blue. On the right, a bearded man in a long red robe and a tall, beehive‑shaped hat gestures towards them.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
#OnThisDay: Luisa de Medrano was born on the 9th August 1484. She was a Basque-Castilian poet, philosopher, & scholar from Castile & is believed to have become the first female professor in Europe, teaching at the University of Salamanca, pictured. Image: Hovallef via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0)
Photograph of a four‑storey building with a flat concrete roof in bright daylight. Its façade is a mix of pale concrete and red brick, arranged in horizontal bands across the levels. At the centre of the building, is a recessed entrance. Above the doorway, bold lettering reads “Instituto Lucia de Medrano.”
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🏆 Our friends at Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society are inviting submissions for their annual dissertation prizes. Full story here: medievalarchaeology.co.uk/leicestershi...
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The Society for Medieval Archaeology | Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society Prizes
The Society for Medieval Archaeology was established to study evidence of the past, whether standing buildings, landscapes, buried remains or artefacts in museums.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Three recent medieval news stories for you! First, radiocarbon dating confirms Teutonic Knights built Feldioara Fortress in 13th-century Transylvania: tinyurl.com/socmedarch117
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Radiocarbon dating confirms Teutonic Knights built Feldioara Fortress in 13th-century Transylvania | Archaeology News Online Magazine
Radiocarbon dating of mortar confirms Teutonic Knights built Feldioara Fortress in Transylvania in the early 1200s.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
#OnThisDay: William Wallace was captured on 5 August 1305. John de Menteith, a Scottish knight loyal to Edward I, turned Wallace over to English soldiers at Robroyston, near Glasgow. Pictured is the cross marking the site of his capture (Image: Alex Bracegirdle via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0).
A photograph of a tall stone cross standing on a stone plinth. The base of the cross is inscribed with the name “Wallace,” and a bronze information plaque is attached to the plinth. The monument is enclosed by black railings, and the scene is framed by green trees.
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
#OnThisDay: The reign of Henry I began on 5 August 1100. Henry is shown here on his voyage back to England to claim the throne, from the Chronicon ex chronicis. (Image: Oxford, Corpus Christi College MS 157 via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0).
A medieval manuscript painting shows a bust‑length portrait of a bearded man wearing a crown, seated in a boat. The black‑and‑white figure contrasts sharply with the solid red background behind him.
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