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Oldest dated roof thus far in Britain http://www.dendrochronology.net/gloucestershire.asp#KEMPLEY1

Story from http://www.dendrochronology.net/gloucestershire.asp#KEMPLEY1 KEMPLEY, Church of St Mary (SO 670 321) Felling date range: 1120-1150 (a)     Nave roof Rafters 1105; 1108 (H/S); 1108 (H/S); 1111 (H/S); 1114 (H/S); Sole pieces (6/8) 1104; 1105 (H/S); 1107 (H/S); 1108; 1112; 1114 (3); … Continue reading

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Henry of Blois (c.1100-1171)

Winchester Cathedral will be holding a celebration of his life of Henry of Blois (1100-1171) from June the first to the seventh 2009. Continue reading

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Akkerman website

I have just been asked to write and maintain a website for the Akkerman Fortress Project in the Ukraine. You can visit it here. The site will evolve alongside the project itself. Thanks Share on Facebook

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Stonehenge photosynth

This is a set of photos taken of Stonehenge (Wiltshire) on 18/10/2008. The sky was just perfect and I was lucky to get some great shots. Hope you enjoy them as much as I. Continue reading

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Medieval Merchant’s Hall Southampton

This is well worth a visit! clipped from www.english-heritage.org.uk John Fortin, a merchant who traded with Bordeaux, started building this house c. 1290. A residence and place of business, it stood on one of the busiest streets in medieval Southampton. … Continue reading

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